Justin Herbert is reportedly “under siege” right now, and for anyone watching the Chargers last week, that’s not exactly shocking. SportsLine expert Larry Hartstein isn’t pulling punches on this one, urging folks to lay the points as the Chargers roll into an away game against an undefeated Chiefs team fresh off a bye week. This isn’t just about a tough matchup either; the Chargers only averaged a measly 3.8 yards per play and gave up five sacks in what should’ve been an all-in spot at home last week. Yikes.
The QB Battle That Could Decide the Day
Over in the Giants vs. Saints game, SportsLine expert Emory Hunt is pointing straight at the quarterback position as the crucial factor. He’s saying Jameis Winston, for all his faults, actually navigates pressure pretty well. But on the other side, Saints QB Tyler Shough reportedly struggles when the defense brings the heat, when the situation gets tense, and even just with the moment itself. That’s a huge red flag for New Orleans in this game. The Giants are getting +1.5 points too, so that’s a narrow margin for an expert to feel so strongly about the QB disparity. The total points for the Chiefs vs. Chargers game even dropped four from the opening line to 41.5, which tells you a lot about what people expect from that offense.
Dallas’ “Terrible Defense” and Green Bay’s Momentum
R.J. White is looking at the Packers vs. Cowboys Sunday Night Football showdown and he’s not swayed by Dallas being on extra rest after an embarrassing home loss as huge favorites. He’s backing Green Bay, a team with a good offense playing at home against what he calls Dallas’ “terrible defense,” even with just a point to lay. Both these teams recently played the Jalon Daniels Bucs; Green Bay snagged a road win while Dallas took a loss at home. That’s a telling comparison. The Packers’ offensive line is apparently “coming together,” leading to their best offensive game of the year just last week, and their defense has only allowed over 300 yards one time. The Cowboys’ record against the spread is also sitting at a rough 7-12-1.
Three of SportsLine’s experts have thrown down their best bets for this Week 6 slate. If you combine these three picks into a parlay,Giants (+1.5) vs. Saints, Chiefs (-7.5) vs. Chargers, and Packers (-1.5) vs. Cowboys,you’re looking at a sweet +566 payout. That’s some serious confidence the experts have in these outcomes on the 12-game Sunday schedule!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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