| Los Angeles Chargers (9-4) at Kansas City Chiefs (6-7) | |||
| Game Details: Sunday, December 14, 1:00 p.m. EST | |||
| Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO | |||
| Where to Watch: CBS |
Week 15 Matchup
The AFC playoff picture is getting heated with December ending in a few weeks, and bettors could see the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs have a stellar game. With the AFC playoff implications on the line, the Chargers, who are close to being there, are 9-4, facing a collapsing Chiefs team, who are 6-7, at Kansas City. The NFL playoffs are getting close, and bettors could win cash with this heated rivalry game in the AFC West at Kansas City.
Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | +5.5 | +215 | Over 41.5 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | -5.5 | -260 | Under 41.5 |
** Odds Subject to Change – Courtesy of FanDuel**
Tale of The Tape
| Los Angeles Chargers | Team Stats – Avg Per Game | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| 23.0 | Points Per Game | 24.2 |
| 215.5 | Passing Yards Per Game | 248.2 |
| 125.7 | Rushing Yards Per Game | 118.9 |
| 20.8 | Opponents Points Per Game Allowed | 19.4 |
| 173.2 | Opponents Pass Yards Allowed | 204.2 |
| 109.0 | Opponents Rush Yards Allowed | 99.5 |
Statistics from various online sources, courtesy of ESPN and FOX Sports
Key Details
Los Angeles Chargers
After an ugly win against the Eagles, the Los Angeles Chargers have been heating up, even with their flaws. The Chargers’ offense has been inconsistent and playing poorly, but injuries to their offensive line could be contributing to their downfall. While the offense has been playing poorly in their win on Monday, the Chargers’ defense has been playing well, allowing 20 points and being a solid defense.
Kansas City Chiefs
Sports dynasties don’t end with a bang but mostly with whimpers, and last Sunday was potentially an end to the Kansas City Chiefs’ playoff hopes and dreams. The Chiefs, after a brutal loss to the Texans, exposed their flaws on offense, and teams could take advantage, including a divisional rival. Kansas City’s offense has been taking a step down this season with poor games from Mahomes and his receiver core, even with a top-tier defense. Bettors should be worried about the Chiefs against a solid defense that could easily beat them at home.
Prediction
Las Vegas has this game being close by five, and while it’s true, the favoring of a team, whose offense has been inconsistent, is strange and could fall to the Los Angeles Chargers. With the Chiefs’ offense being poor right now, the Chargers’ stout defense could take advantage of their weakness, even with their own offensive problems. Even with the Chiefs’ elite defense, they are breaking down, with the team falling apart and having no answers in this must-win game. Bettors could see the Los Angeles Chargers win the game, but not cover due to their offense looking weak in the past couple of weeks.
