San Diego Chargers vs. New York Jets: Spread Info, Line and Predictions

The San Diego Chargers will travel across the country to take on the New York Jets on Sunday. The Chargers sit in good position; they haven't been especially dominant, but do sit at 4-1.

The Jets, on the other hand, are in a much more difficult spot. They share a division with the 4-1 Patriots and the 3-2 Bills.

New York started the season 2-0 but dropped their following two games. That losing streak came to an end on Monday night in an ugly win over the Dolphins.

While the Jets are the home team, the rest factor will benefit the Chargers. San Diego is coming off of a bye week, while the Monday night game gives the Jets a short week.

Where: MetLife Stadium. East Rutherford, New Jersey.

When: Sunday, October 23, at 1:00 p.m. EDT.

Watch: CBS.

Spread

Chargers (-2.5), according to Bodog. At that spread, you're basically going on who you think is going to win the game. You're being incredibly specific if you think the Chargers will win by only one or two points.

Considering that, I like the spread. Yes, going across the country is difficult, but the Chargers match up well to the Jets.

Over/Under

43.5, according to Bodog. You can see my final score below. Do the math, and you'll realize I am going over, but not by much. This is truly not a good bet.

But if you really want to bet the over/under, ask yourself this:

Who do you think will win? If it's the Jets, go under. If it's the Chargers, go over.

Key Injuries

Chargers DE Luis Castillo (tibia) is out.

Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) is questionable.

Chargers CB Marcus Gilchrist (knee), DE Jacques Cesaire (knee), WR Vincent Jackson (hamstring) and RB Mike Tolbert (concussion) are probable.

Jets CB Isaiah Trufant (hamstring) and WR Logan Payne (wrist) are out.

Jets C Nick Mangold (ankle) and DT Mike Devito (knee) are questionable.

Jets CB Marquice Cole (hamstring), DT Marcus Dixon (knee), RB Joe McKnight (knee), LS Tanner Purdum (back), CB Donald Strickland (concussion), DE Muhammad Wilkerson (shoulder), CB Antonio Cromartie (groin) and DE Ropati Pitoitua (knee) are probable.

Fantasy Big Plays

Right now, any defense opposing the Jets is a solid play. The Chargers will be no exception.

Of course, Philip Rivers is a strong play. Even against the Jets defense, he's a pretty good bet to hit 300 yards with a few touchdowns.

Keys to Chargers win

This is pretty simple. If the Chargers avoid turning the ball over and force the Jets to drive the length of the field on them, they will win.

Keys to Jets win

The Jets must find consistency in their offense. They just don't move the ball very well. If that continues this week, this game will get ugly.

Prediction

Chargers 27, Jets 17.