NFL : Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers Odds & Prediction

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September 27, 2024
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Game Info: September 29, 2024 4:25PM EDT @ SoFi Stadium

Expect both sides to go all out as the Chiefs are coming off a solid win over Atlanta. And while the Chargers suffered a minor setback last week in Pittsburgh, they are intent on turning the tide and putting up a fight. It will be an interesting contest for sure as all teams will try to play to their strengths and surmount the challenges that they faced recently.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Chiefs -345 , Chargers +278

Spread: Chiefs -7 , Chargers +7

Over/Under: 40

Team Recent Performance

Kansas City Chiefs

On September 23rd, they triumphed over Atlanta with a score of 22-17, therefore, they beat a -3 spread and an under total of 47. On September 16th, they managed to escape with a narrow win over Cincinnati 26-25, however they could not beat a -6.5 spread and went over a total of 48. On September 6th, they recorded a match ending 27-20 win against Baltimore covering the -3 spread and going over the total of 46. On August 23rd, they suffered a defeat at the hands of Chicago by a score of 21-34, thus failing to cover a +2.5 spread and going over a total of 34. On August 18th, they also went down this time against Detroit by 23-24, thus went under an -8.5 spread and went over a total of 38.5.

Los Angeles Chargers

On September 23rd, they fell to Pittsburgh by a score of 10-20 as they missed covering the +2.5 spread and went under 36. On September 16th, they managed to defeat Carolina winning 26-3 helping cover the -5 bet and went under 39. On September 9th, they played against Las Vegas and emerged victorious with a score of 22-10 covering the -3 spread and went under 41. On August 25th, they played against and won 26-19 against Dallas, having covered the +4.5 spread and gone over 33. On August 18th, they hosted LA and lost 9-13, having failed to cover the -3.5 bet and going under 32.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The record against the Los Angeles Chargers, who sit at 2-8, favors Kansas City with 8 wins to 2 losses. Both these teams have 5 wins and 5 losses against the spread (ATS) and their over/under (O/U) is equally matched with 4 wins and 6 losses. Kansas City has had a good scoring ability averaging 25.8 points every game while the Chargers are averaging 23.4 points. In rushing and in passing yards, the Chargers have a little better statistics 123.5 – 118.7 and 272.1 – 262.9 respectively. Statistics in completion percentages and total passing attempts show that there is not much of a difference between these two clubs, the Chargers attempting more passes (39.4) than the Chiefs (36.8) and completing 63.96 as opposed to the Chiefs 63.59. Regarding the total yards made, Kansas City records an average of 381.6 while the Chargers register an average of 395.6. Turnovers are also almost equal with Chiefs averaging 1.3 and Chargers 1.5 per game.

Team Injuries

Kansas City Chiefs

Marquise Brown (WR) is on IR because he has a shoulder injury, Isaih Pacheco (RB) is on IR because of a fibula injury and McKade Mettauer (G) is on IR since he has a knee injury.

Los Angeles Chargers

Joey Bosa (DE) exited the previous match and is questionable for Sunday’s matchup with a hip issue. Moreover, Trey Pipkins III (T) is doubtful due to a foot ailment. Last game, Justin Herbert (QB) was removed from the contest and is now considered day-to-day with an ankle injury. Another tackle, Rashawn Slater, has been downgraded to doubtful after suffering a pectoralis major muscle injury. A calf injury has placed Josh Palmer (WR) as questionable. Linebacker Nick Niemann, linebacker Chris Rumph II, tackle Tyler McLellan, and center Bucky Williams have all been placed on injured reserve due to illness, while defensive tackle Otito Ogbonnia is suffering from neck problems and is listed as doubtful. Left tackle Joe Alt (T) is marked as doubtful with an MCL injury. Junior Colson (LB) is also marked as questionable due to a hamstring strain. Finally, Chris Collins (LB) is out on IR for not specified reasons.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Kansas City Chiefs will win and cover the spread, with the total going over 40.

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