NFL Week 1 Betting Picks

NFL Week 1 kicks off today and to start we have the Pittsburgh Steelers going up against the reborn Tom Brady and New England Patriots. Current oddsmakers have the Patriots as -7 point home favorites. Can the reigning Super Bowl champions keep the winning going and beat the Steelers? Find out today and stay tuned for our NFL Week 1 betting picks and predictions including the San Diego Chargers game.

The San Diego Chargers have a built in advantage when they play teams at home. Since most NFL teams have to travel East to West to play the Chargers at home, many teams are jet lagged which hurts preparations and impacts focus. The Chargers play their home games at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA. Philip Rivers is the starting quarterback of the Chargers and has been since his rookie year.

The Chargers have a star studded roster that includes Manti Te’o, Melvin Gordon, Eric Weddle and Antonio Gates. Head coach Mike McCoy looks to make an impact while he is at the helm of the Chargers franchise. For the Chargers to be successful and make it into the postseason, they will have to play the division rival Denver Broncos twice a year. The way in which the Chargers measure up to the Broncos will likely define the type of season the Broncos will have.

The San Diego Chargers are currently getting 45/1 odds to win Super Bowl XL according to popular online sports books who have posted futures odds. Although the Chargers are an underdog in their own division, it is possible that they get a wild card appearance and make a significant run in the postseason.