Chargers Open Up as Betting Favorites Ahead of Miami Showdown

The Los Angeles Chargers have been upgraded to -7 point favorites over the Miami Dolphins, according to updated betting lines ahead of Sunday’s highly anticipated matchup at SoFi Stadium. Justin Herbert, the Chargers’ star quarterback, is expected to lead his team against a Dolphins defense that has struggled with injuries and inconsistency this season. Los Angeles will be looking to bounce back from a tough loss in Week 5, while Miami seeks to regain its footing after a surprising upset over the Kansas City Chiefs last week. The Dolphins have had success against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs recently, and may be able to replicate that performance against Herbert and the Chargers. However, Los Angeles has been playing some of its best football this season, with Herbert and company putting up big numbers on offense and shutting down opposing teams’ attacks on defense. The game will feature a number of key matchups, including a battle between Herbert and Dolphins rookie defensive end Brandon Anderson, who has been producing at a high level all season. The Chargers will also look to exploit the Dolphins’ struggling running game, which has averaged just 75 yards per game over the past three weeks. Overall, both teams will be looking for their first win of the second half of the season, and this matchup could be a pivotal moment in the AFC West standings.