This weekend’s matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers will have an important impact on the NFL playoffs.
The Los Angeles Chargers 2022 NFL betting previews before the season expected the team to play well this season, and the same was true regarding Kansas City. That has been true this season, with the two teams entering this weekend’s game in first and second in the AFC West.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Matchup Info
The Kansas City Chiefs are scheduled to play the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday evening at 8:20 p.m. This weekend’s game will be televised by NBC. The game is scheduled to take place at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Kansas City Chiefs Performance Recap and Analysis
Kansas City will enter this weekend’s game with a 7-2 record. Ahead of this weekend’s game, the Chiefs have won three games in a row and five of their last six games. Last weekend, Kansas City won 27-17 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Due to their recent wins and season so far, the Chiefs will begin this weekend’s game in first place in the AFC West. Kansas City would not have to play the first weekend of the playoffs if the season ended today, as they are currently first in the AFC.
Unsurprisingly, Kansas City’s offense is the NFL’s best so far this season. They average 30 points per game, first in that category of NFL team stats by 2.2 points. The Chiefs also average the second-most yards per game in the NFL and the second-most yards per play in the league.
Patrick Mahomes has continued to have a phenomenal season. Last weekend, he completed 26 of his 35 passes in addition to 331 passing yards, four touchdowns, and one interception. According to almost any category of NFL player stats, Mahomes is currently one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL.
Meanwhile, Kansas City’s defense has allowed 22.9 points per game, which is currently 19th in the NFL. However, they have allowed only 17 points in back-to-back games, which could affect Chiefs vs Chargers betting picks.
Key Injuries
- RB Jerick McKinnon (Hamstring/Shoulder) – Questionable
- CB L’Jarius Sneed (Knee) – Questionable
- WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (Illness) – Questionable
- WR Mecole Hardman (Abdomen) – Questionable
- WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (Concussion) – Questionable
Chiefs Betting Trends to Know
Kansas City Chiefs is 4-5 against the spread this season. The under is 2-0 in their last two games.
Los Angeles Chargers Performance Recap and Analysis
The Chargers will begin this weekend’s game with a 5-4 record after the start of their NFL schedule. Los Angeles has lost two of their last three NFL matchups ahead of this weekend’s game.
While the Chargers are 1-2 in their last three games, they will begin this weekend’s game in second place in the AFC West in the NFL standings. Los Angeles is also eighth in the overall AFC standings, and this weekend’s game will have an important impact on whether or not the Chargers make the playoffs this season.
Quarterback Justin Herbert has played well this season, completing 65.8% of his passes for 2,450 yards. Herbert has thrown 14 touchdowns and six interceptions so far this season.
The Chargers’ offense has scored 22.2 points per game this season, which is currently 17th in the NFL. Los Angeles currently averages 350.2 yards per game and 5.2 yards per play this season.
However, Los Angeles’ defense has allowed 25.3 points per game, which is currently the fourth worst in the NFL. Ahead of this weekend’s game, here is a look at the Chargers’ NFL injury report.
Key Injuries
- WR DeAndre Carter (Ribs) – Questionable
- TE Gerald Everett (Groin) – Questionable
- PK Dustin Hopkins (Hamstring) – Questionable
- WR Mike Williams (Ankle) – Questionable
- WR Keenan Allen (Hamstring) – Questionable
- P J.K. Scott (Illness) – Questionable
Chargers Betting Trends to Know
The under is 2-0 in the Chargers’ last two games. Los Angeles is 6-3 against the spread so far this season.
Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers Odds
According to the NFL odds in this weekend’s game, the Kansas City Chiefs’ spread is -5.5 points ahead of this weekend’s game, and they will begin the game as the favorite. The Chiefs’ moneyline is currently -250, while the Chargers’ moneyline is +205. The over/under for this weekend’s game is 51.
Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers Betting Picks
Moneyline
Kansas City has been excellent this season, and winning this weekend would make it very likely that the team would win the AFC West. One of the Chiefs vs Chargers betting picks that could make sense this weekend is expecting Kansas City to win. (Kansas City Chiefs)
Over/Under
Both teams’ last two games have finished with fewer points than the over/under. That could continue this weekend, and the season’s first matchup between these two teams on September 15 finished with exactly 51 points. (Under)
Spread
The Chargers lost to Kansas City by three points earlier this season. This weekend’s game will have an important impact on whether or not they will make the playoffs. As a result, one of the Chiefs vs Chargers betting picks that could happen this weekend is Kansas City winning by fewer than 5.5 points. (Los Angeles Chargers)
Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers Score Prediction
NFL Pick: Kansas City 24, Los Angeles 20
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