MATCHUP
Chargers off the BYE week head to Arizona, it’s a short trip from LA and the bookies can’t seem to pick a winner. It’s good for the punters if you’re a fan of either the Cardinals or the Chargers if you can find the winner. What makes this game interesting is the Cardinals, one of the lower ranked teams to start the year, have actually over performed in several games. They crushed the Rams, fought out a tough battle against the in-form Lions, and threw in a road win against the 49ers 24-23. This has the making of a very exciting MNF game. For the Chargers they’ve struggled to put up points, could this be their week?

Chargers (3-2) @ Cardinals (2-4)

OPENING MARKETS
Head to Head Chargers $1.86 (-116) – Cardinals $1.98 (-102)
Spread Chargers -0.5
Over / Under 44.5
Team Totals > Chargers 22.5 – Cardinals 21.5

CHARGERS
The Bye week surely helps Herbert who was coming off an injury. Chargers haven’t dominated or looked great yet, which includes their lack of rushing, averaging just 127 yards a game, led by JK Dobbins who has 3 rushing TD’s and is averaging 87 yards a game. Bookies like Dobbins for any time TD and is favourite at $1.83 (-117). For the Chargers the keys to the game is to establish the run, and give Herbert some options later in the game. If they get caught up early, then they’ll likely have to squeeze out a close one.

CARDINALS
At home and Kyler Murray is looking exciting each week and this week he suits it up against a strong opponent. His stats are looking respectful, 8 TD’s already, over 1000 yards, averaging right on 200 yards a game, problem is the offence line hasn’t been good, they’ve given up 11 sacks, and Kyler has to scurry out for cheap yards as he looks to avoid the pressure, he’s rushing for 40+ a game. James Connor looks good too, 15 carries a game 65+ yards. Marvin Harrison, Murray’s main target, behind TE Trey McBride 6+ targets per game for 54+ yards. You gotta expect to see Murray go to Harrison who has 4 on the season, and has racked up some big yardage. Problem for the Cardinals they’ve been giving up the big points in the losses, something Herbert is going to be looking to capitalise on.

WHAT WE EXPECT
It’s one of those games that should be set for points, but the Chargers haven’t dominated anyone thus far in the season, and the Cardinals, while they’ve looked good in a few football games they still do have a losing record, and have been on the other side of points in the losses. Weather is set to be hot, no wind, no humidity, and that suggests we might see some passing yards, especially for the Chargers who haven’t run the ball well. It’s set to be a close game as the bookies have the Spread at -0.5, Chargers a 1 point favourite, if you too can’t pick the winner then maybe have a look at the Tri Bet scenario.

MARKETS TO FOLLOW
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS OVER 4.5 $1.59 (-169)
MURRAY ALT PASS YARD +200 Pass Yards $1.59 (-169)
MURRAY ALT RUSH YARDS +25 $1.45 (-222)
MCBRIDE TOTAL RECEPTIONS OVER 5.5 $2.02 (+102)
HARRISON JR RECEPTIONS OVER 4.5 $1.98 (-102)
DOBBINS ANY TIME TD $1.83 (-117)
HERBERT PASS YARDS OVER 198+ $1.88 (-114)
HERBERT PASS COMPLETIONS OVER 18.5+ $1.80 (-125)\
MCCONKEY TOTAL RECEPTIONS OVER 4.5 $1.70 (-143)
TRI BET EITHER SIDE 7 OR LESS $1.76 (-132)