There wasn’t a team that looked more impressive in NFL Week 1 than the Kansas City Chiefs. Playing against the Arizona Cardinals, who made the NFC playoffs last season, the Chiefs more than took care of business. Kansas City never trailed and cruised to a 44-23 win on the road.
When it comes to Chiefs vs Chargers betting picks, both teams will be highly motivated for their Week 2 meeting.
The two teams split their meetings last year with each team winning on the other’s home field. Los Angeles had to hang on in the fourth quarter of a season-opening win over the Raiders.
However, the Chargers were under more pressure than in a typical opening game. Los Angeles was looking to avenge a loss to the Raiders, who impacted them in the NFL standings by knocking them out of the postseason last year.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Chiefs vs. Chargers Matchup Info
The Chiefs and Chargers will meet in Week 2 at 8:15 p.m., Thursday night at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas City Analysis
The Kansas City Chiefs left no doubt that they bounced back from their loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in last year’s AFC title game.
Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes passed for 360 yards and five touchdowns against the Cardinals.
Anyone wonder if Chiefs odds would change because of the loss of wide receiver Tyreek Hill leaving also had their worries assuaged.
Travis Kelce led the team with 121 receiving yards on eight catches and a touchdown. Mahomes spread the ball around, completing passes to 10 different receivers.
Chiefs Two Free Agent
Kansas City’s two free agent targets at wide receiver, Juju Smith-Schuster (79 yards) and Marquez Valdes Scantling (44 yards), were both productive.
Anyone making Chiefs vs Chargers betting picks can already see that this version of Kansas City’s offense may be just as dangerous as past versions
Key Injuries
Kansas City kicker Harrison Butker suffered a foot injury against the Arizona Cardinals and was forced to leave the game.
Rookie cornerback Trent McDuffie injured his ankle in the third quarter against Arizona and didn’t return.
Betting Trends To Know
- Kansas City covered the spread in Week 1.
- The Chiefs have won 11 of their past 13 games outright.
- Kansas City has seen the total go over in seven of its past eight games.
Los Angeles Chargers Analysis
Anyone looking at Chiefs vs Chargers betting picks will see Los Angeles QB Justin Herbert roasted the Raiders in the season-opener.
Herbert passed for 279 yards and threw three touchdown passes in the Los Angeles Chargers’ win. What Los Angeles will want to improve is its success in the run game.
Chargers Running Back
Chargers running back Austin Ekeler was limited to 36 yards on 14 carries, an average of 2.6 yards per carrying.
Los Angeles was happy with how its defense swarmed as the Chargers intercepted Las Vegas quarterback Derek Carr three times.
Anyone making Chargers picks knows Los Angeles prefers to be aggressive and take chances on offense.
Key Injuries
NFL injury report shows that Los Angeles receiver Keenan Allen suffered a hamstring injury in the season opener.
Betting Trends To Know
- The Chargers are 3-7 in their last 10 games against the spread against AFC teams.
- The over is 6-1 over Los Angeles’ last seven games.
- Los Angeles’ last 10 games played in September have gone under the total.
Chiefs vs. Chargers Odds Breakdown
Anyone making Chiefs vs Chargers betting picks will find Kansas City is a 3.5-point favorite. The Chiefs are -182 on the moneyline, while the Chargers are +150. The over/under has been set at 54 points.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers Betting Pick
Mahomes was supposedly playing through a left-wrist injury during the season opener but didn’t appear to have anything wrong with him when he was throwing five touchdown passes.
Herbert looked equally as capable in a win over the Raiders. However, while Kansas City kept its foot on the pedal the entire game, the Chargers struggled to the finish line. With this being the Chiefs’ home opener, their offense will find a way to win.
Continuing the Trend
For the over/under, this is a game that should threaten to see both teams in the 30s. The two teams’ meetings last year featured totals of 54 and 62 points, respectively.
This game should continue the trend. The hook is a scary proposition. While Kansas City has the tools to run away from most teams, the Chargers are capable of trading blows with the Chiefs.
Los Angeles will keep this one close and lose by three to cover the spread.
Kansas City vs. Los Angeles Score Prediction
Score Prediction: Kansas City 34, Los Angles 31
NFL Pick: Chargers +3.5
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