Chargers Bears Lines for NFL Week 11 - 11-17-11

November 17 - As reflected by the Chargers Bears lines at most leading land and online sportsbooks, home team the Chicago Bears are the -3 point favorites (O/U 45) against the visiting San Diego Chargers on Sunday in Week 11 of the NFL regular season.

While the Chicago Bears will be very eager to extend their current winning streak to five games, the San Diego Chargers will be equally eager not to extend their current four-game losing streak to five, which should make for an exhilarating game.

Money Line: Chargers (+165) Bears (-190). For the latest NFL lines, visit Bodog today and enjoy a risk free bet.

San Diego Chargers are Bruised and Battered

After four straight losses, the bruised and battered Chargers must pull it together against the Bears, which is no small order considering how many key players San Diego has lost to injury. Already feeling the absence of injured guard Kris Dielman, the Chargers added offensive tackle Marcus McNeill and guard Louis Vasquez to the injured list last week.

In that game against the Oakland Raiders on Thursday, the Chargers allowed six sacks - a season-high for the team - which along with their four-game losing streak, has set the alarm bells ringing. Consider that the last time San Diego racked up a five-game losing streak was in 2003. But the reason for their woes is simple - San Diego's offense cannot protect the ball.

And it won't help matters any that Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has had a pretty dismal season thus far, leading the league with 15 interceptions and 19 turnovers. That said, he played well last week considering the amount of pressure he was under, which may bode well for Sunday's game, despite the Chargers Bears lines.

Chicago Bears are on a Winning Streak

After winning their fourth straight game last week, the Chicago Bears must be feeling very good ahead of their Sunday game, especially as their opponents are on a losing streak. But more importantly, the Bears will be feeling confident in their abilities, particularly with regards to their defensive lineup, which is currently firing on all cylinders.

Consider how of late Chicago's defense has been stopping rivals in their tracks as well as forcing many turnovers. They have been scaring offensive lineups up and down the country, and there is no reason why they won't send the Chargers' back to San Diego with their tails between their legs after Sunday's showdown.

After starting out the season on a lackluster 2-3, many critics thought the Bears had blown the season as well as their playoff hopes, but the Bears had other ideas. Adopting a never-say-die attitude, the team from Chicago embarked on a winning streak, which will more likely than not continue this weekend.

Chargers Bears Prediction

Short of Chicago being swept up by a giant Tsunami on Sunday, we find it hard to imagine that the Chargers have a hope in hell of beating the Bears. And for that reason, we're putting our NFL betting bucks firmly on the home team, as per the Chargers Bears lines.

Free Chargers Bears: Bears -4

 

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San Diego Chargers	+3.5 (-110)	+3.5 (-110)	+3.5 (-110)	+3.5 (-110)	+3.5 (-110)
Chicago Bears	-3.5 (-110)	-3.5 (-110)	-3.5 (-110)	-3.5 (-110)	-3.5 (-110)
O/U	45 (-110)	45 (-110)	45 (-110)	45 (-110)	45 (-110)