Total in Chargers vs Titans Coming Back Up After Dropping All the Way to 38
- There has been movement in both directions on the total in the Titans-Chargers game
- Ryan Tannehill is now the Titans starting QB
- Who will win this clash of 2-4 AFC teams?
A pair of AFC clubs sporting 2-4 records are set to clash at Nissan Stadium this Sunday as the Tennessee Titans (2-4) will host the Los Angeles Chargers (2-4) in Week 7 action.
Oddsmakers clearly aren’t thrilled about the offensive potential surrounding this matchup. The total opened at 40.5 but dropped down to 38 before rising back up to the current total of 40.
To put that number in perspective, only the New Orleans Saints-Chicago Bears game has a lower projected total (38.5).
Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans Odds
| Teams | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | +2 (-110) | +110 | O 40 (-130) |
| Tennessee Titans | -2 (-110) | -130 | U 40 (+110) |
Odds Taken 10/17/19.
Offenses Stuck in Neutral
The low total shouldn’t be much of a surprise as both the Chargers and the Titans have struggled to consistently score throughout the first six weeks.
The Chargers are currently averaging 20 points per game while allowing roughly the same (19.7 points), as seen in Chargers vs Titans Odds & Stats.
Although the Titans are averaging less points per game (16.3), they’re essentially breaking even by only allowing 15.3 points per game.
To make matters worse, Tennessee has failed to record a double-digit point total in three of their last four games.
Tennessee’s offence could dip even further depending on how veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill performs in his first start as a Titan. The 31-year-old veteran will get the nod over long-time franchise cornerstone Marcus Mariota after replacing him in the third quarter during Tennessee’s 16-0 loss to the Denver Broncos.
#Titans name Ryan Tannehill starting QB vs. Chargers
Details ? » https://t.co/wAB6AB06Gd https://t.co/DTueiYDzUS
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) October 16, 2019
Another huge piece could potentially end up sidelined as Delanie Walker is currently listed as questionable with an ankle injury.
Regardless, that offense is simply a mess right now.
Can the Chargers Salvage Their Season?
After posting an impressive 12-4 record last season, expectations were high for the Chargers entering this year and rightly so.
The Melvin Gordon contract holdout certainly hurt their chances a bit, but they were still expected to compete with the Kansas City Chiefs atop the AFC West. Instead, they remain stuck in their division’s basement next to the Broncos.
The year began optimistically with a 30-24 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1; however, they have now dropped four of their last five contests.
Since ending his holdout, 15 of #Chargers RB Melvin Gordon’s 20 carries have gained 3 yards or less (75%).
8 of his 11 targets have gained 3 yards to less (73%).
All told, plays intended for Melvin Gordon have averaged 2.77 yards.
Just 1 of them (3%) has gained a first down.
— Evan Silva (@evansilva) October 14, 2019
Their best chance to improve likely depends on whether Gordon can become the beast he was last season. The 26-year-old star back has been a non-factor in his return so far posting just 49 rushing yards over 20 carries throughout his first two games.
Will the Game Go Over or Under?
Given all of the factors that are seemingly working against both of these teams, I’m fairly comfortable in betting the under.
I do believe that the total may rise to 40.5 again, but that would only further promote an under bet in this scenario.
Neither team has hit the over since Week 1 of the season and offense will probably remain scarce in what should be one of the lowest scoring games of Week 7.
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