10* NFL Pre-Season Game of the Week
(NFL) Dallas vs. San Diego,
Point Spread: -3.50 | -110.00 San Diego (Home)
Result: Win
What we look for in handicapping NFL Preseason games are teams that are on opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of "caring" about winning. Here on Thursday night we get the Dallas Cowboys in that category of teams that are looking to escape August with as few injuries as possible and not caring about winning. The Cowboys were one of just two teams to go winless last August, and it's not like they were even competitive scoring 15 ppg while allowing 29 ppg in those four losses. Cowboys have now lost seven of their last Preseason games going back to two years ago, and opened last year's preseason right here in San Diego, falling by a huge 27-7 margin. The Chargers were 2-2 last year in the pre-season, but were dominant at home holding both Dallas and Arizona under 10 points each. Coaching style determines the team motivation this month, and we find Jason Garrett 0-6 straight up and 0-5 against the spread when listed as an underdog of at least 3.5 points. Look for the SD Chargers to win and win big here late Thursday night.