How to watch, listen, stream, wager Chargers vs. Patriots

To get you prepared, here is everything you need to know about the matchup between the Chargers and Patriots.

The Los Angeles Chargers are looking to get back on track as they’re set to face the New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Week 8 matchup:

Game Information

Los Angeles Chargers vs. New England Patriots

Sunday, Oct. 31 — 1:05 p.m. PT

SoFi Stadium — Inglewood, CA


Television

Those in the periwinkle area on the TV map will get the game on CBS.

Ian Eagle and Charles Davis will have the call.


Radio

ALT 98.7 FM

KBUA 105.5 / KBUE 94.3 FM


Streaming

fuboTV (try it free)


Betting

Lines are from Tipico Sports

Money line: Patriots +165 (bet $100 to win $165) Chargers -205 (bet $205 to win $100)

Against the spread (ATS): Patriots +4.5 (-115) Chargers -4.5 (-105)

Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -115 U: -105)


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Will the Chargers-Patriots matchup be on in your area?

Find out if you will get the matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and New England Patriots on national television.

The Los Angeles Chargers (4-2) are set to get Week 8 underway against the New England Patriots (3-4).

Those in the periwinkle area on the TV map will get the game on CBS, courtesy of 506 Sports.

If you’re in the red area, you will get the matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns. Those in the green area will see the Cincinnati Bengals take on the New York Jets.

If you’re in the orange area, you will watch the Miami Dolphins take on the Buffalo Bills. In the aqua will be shown Tennessee Titans against the Indianapolis Colts. Those in the yellow we get the bout between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Seattle Seahawks.

Ian Eagle and Charles Davis will have the call.

Los Angeles is currently a 4.5-point favorite over New England. Sunday’s matchup will begin at 1:05 pm PT.

Who are the experts taking in Chargers vs. Patriots?

Find out who national pundits are favoring in the matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and New England Patriots.

The Los Angeles Chargers are considered 5.5-point favorites over the New England Patriots in Week 8 of the 2021 season. The over/under is set to 48.5 points, per Tipico Sportsbook.

That means oddsmakers are taking bets on whether the two teams will combine to score more than or fewer than 48.5 points.

My score prediction for the game is a 31-21 win for the Chargers, with a combined total of 52 points. So if I was putting money behind my prediction, I’d bet the over.

As for game picks, the majority of analysts are favoring Los Angeles.

Expert Pick
Nate Davis (USA Today) Patriots
Mike Jones (USA Today) Chargers
Mike Clay (ESPN) Chargers
Matt Bowen (ESPN) Chargers
Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) Chargers
Jared Dubin (CBS Sports) Chargers
Gregg Rosenthal (NFL Media) Patriots
Bleacher Report Chargers

Sunday’s game will begin at 1:05 p.m. PT and will be televised on CBS.

Point spread, over/under for Chargers vs. Patriots in Week 8

The Los Angeles Chargers open as favorites over the New England Patriots.

The Los Angeles Chargers (4-2) are currently 5.5-point favorites over the New England Patriots (3-4) heading into Week 8 of the regular season. The over/under is set at 48.5, per Tipico Sportsbook.

The Chargers are coming off their bye week. But prior to that, Los Angeles was a victim of a total beatdown by the Ravens, 34-6.

Quarterback Justin Herbert was held to just 22 of 39 passing for 195 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. Defensively, the Bolts could not stop the Ravens rushing attack, allowing 189 yards and three touchdowns on the ground.

Meanwhile, the Patriots recently rolled over the Jets, 54-13. QB Mac Jones threw two touchdown passes in his first 300-yard game. Furthermore, running backs Damien Harris and J.J. Taylor ran for two touchdowns each.

The last time Los Angeles and New England met was last season. It was then when head coach Bill Belichick drew up the perfect game plan to force Herbert into the worst performance of his career. The result was a 45-0 win for the Patriots.

Sunday’s contest between the Chargers and Patriots will begin at 1:05 p.m. PT and be televised on CBS.