Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs - 12/29/19 NFL Betting Odds & Picks
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs
NFL: 1:00 PM EST
Dec. 29, 2019
TV: CBS
Latest Odds : KC -7.5 O/U 46.5
The Los Angeles Chargers are set to visit Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri for an AFC West clash against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Los Angeles Chargers come into this matchup with a 5-10 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent home game against the Oakland Raiders, 24-17. QB Phillip Rivers had a solid game through the air for Los Angeles as he connected on 27 of his 39 pass attempts for 279 yards. RB Melvin Gordon was bottled up by the Oakland defense as he ran for 15 yards on 9 carries, but he was able to contribute 2 rushing TDs.
The Los Angeles Chargers struggled on the defensive side of the ball against the Oakland Raiders as they allowed them to score 24 points and rack up a total of 366 yards of offense. Safety Derwin James led the way for the Los Angeles defense with 8 tackles and 1 TFL. The Chargers were able to get into the Oakland backfield a handful of times as DE Joey Bosa and DE Melvin Ingram III contributed 3.5 TFL and 2.5 sacks.
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The Kansas City Chiefs come into this matchup with an 11-4 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent road game against the Chicago Bears, 26-3. QB Patrick Mahomes had a big game through the air for Kansas City as he connected on 23 of his 33 pass attempts for 251 yards and 2 TDs. TE Travis Kelce was the top target for Mahomes and Kansas City as he hauled in 8 catches for 74 yards and a TD.
The Kansas City Chiefs were good on the defensive side of the ball against the Chicago Bears as they held them to 3 points and a total of 234 yards of offense. Safety Tyrann Mathieu led the way for the Kansas City defense with 6 tackles and 1 pass defended. The Chiefs were able to get into the Chicago backfield a handful of times as DT Chandler Jones, DE Frank Clark, and LB Reggie Ragland combined for 3 TFL and 3 sacks.
Recent Betting Trends:
Chargers are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. AFC.
Over is 4-1 in Chargers last 5 road games.
Chiefs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Under is 6-0 in Chiefs last 6 vs. AFC West.
Free Betting Pick: Kansas City Chiefs -7.5
The Kansas City Chiefs have dominated the number against the Los Angeles Chargers as of recent as they have covered the spread in 5 of their last 6 meetings. The Kansas City Chiefs are hitting on all cylinders as of recent as they have won 5 consecutive games, and they need to win this game in order for a chance to secure the 2nd spot in the AFC West (pending a NE loss). Kansas City has one of the best offenses in the NFL as they are scoring an average of 28 PPG, but their defense has been one of the most improved in the league as they rank 7th in points allowed. Los Angeles has been a big disappointment this season, and QB Phillip Rivers has continued to struggle against good competition. The pass rush for Kansas City is revamped with Terrell Suggs on the other side of Frank Clark, and they will cause problems for the depleted Los Angeles offensive line. Final Score Prediction, Kansas City Chiefs win and cover ATS 31-14.