Los Angeles at Carolina

Carolina's in a downward spiral while San Diego's been a pleasent surprise. LaDanian Tomlinson's always been a star but now Drew Brees is finally playing like he was supposed to from the start. The Chargers added the missing piece this week when they acquired Pro Bowler Keenan McCardell from the Bucs. This offense can be downright scary if he steps in and plays well. Much of Carolina's woes can be traced to key injuries to Steve Smith and Stephen Davis. This Panthers offense is nothing without them. Davis returned to action last week after three weeks off due to a knee injury but it looks like he'll be sidelined again this week. Without him, this Panthers team will not be able to move the ball on the ground against the league's second best run defense. San Diego is 4-1 ATS this year as the oddsmakers and public have been slow to catch on. Visiting underdogs when facing a losing team that has lost two straight on the road fair very well (68% ATS). I think San Diego's the better team right now and they should keep this one close. Bet 110 to win 100 on the Chargers at +3.