Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers Preview
At 4:25 ET, the Chargers and Chiefs square off at Arrowhead Stadium in a week 7 NFL matchup. TV coverage belongs to CBS with the game being played on Sunday, October 22nd.
In this AFC West game, the Chiefs are listed as 5.5 point home favorites. Will they come out with a win at home and cover the spread? Check out BetCoco for Kansas City Chiefs – Los Angeles Chargers odds
Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Going back to last season, the Chiefs and Chargers faced off two times, with the Chiefs going 2-0. The over/under under mark in these matchups was 1-1, with the team’s combining to average 54 points per contest. When looking at the spread, the Chargers went 2-0 in their head-to-head matchups. On offense, the two teams finished with similar production in yardage, with the Chargers averaging 383 yards per game compared to the Chiefs at 402.
Last season, the Chargers and Chiefs did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Chiefs have the leg up at 3-0. However, against the spread the Chargers went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 2-1 on an average of 56 points per game.
Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers Prediction
Looking at the AFC-West standings, the Chargers are in 3rd place on a record of 2-3. In the AFC, Los Angeles is in 13th place heading into week 7. This season, the Chargers find themselves above .500 versus the spread with a record of 2-3. Their average scoring margin for this season stands at +0.6. Currently, the Chargers have an average over/under line of 49.3 points for this season. Their games have been averaging 50.2 points per game, leading to an over/under record of 2-3.
The Chargers come in with an average 25.4 points per game on offense, which has them 7th in the NFL. So far the Chargers’ defense has given up an average of 391.6 yards per game and 24.8 points per contest (21st). Coming into the game, they have allowed a completion percentage allowed of 66.5% and have given up eight passing touchdowns. Against the run, they are 14th in the NFL.
As they get ready to face the Chargers, the Chiefs carry in a 5-1 record. Within the AFC-West, they are currently in 1st place and are positioned 1st in the AFC overall. The Chiefs have put together a record of 4-2 against the spread. This mark has come on an average scoring margin of +9.8. Currently, the Chiefs have an average over/under line of 48.8 points for this season. Their games have been averaging 39.2 points per game, leading to an over/under record of 2-4.
The Chiefs come in with an average 24.5 points per game on offense, which has them 10th in the NFL. When it comes to turnovers, the Kansas City defense has forced nine takeaways, putting them 6th in the NFL. Overall, they are allowing 14.7 points per game and yielding 284.0 yards.
With the Chiefs being favored by 5.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 28-23 in favor of the Chiefs. Our analytics assigns Kansas City a 64% chance of defeating the Chargers.
Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers Betting Tips
- Take the Chiefs on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Chargers (+5.5)
- Projecting a combined 51 points, we like the over
Kansas City Chiefs Injury Report
- Jody Fortson – Shoulder (Out)
- Justin Watson – Elbow (Questionable)
- Richie James – Knee (Out)
- Prince Tega Wanogho – Quad (Out)
- Cole Christiansen – Hamstring (Out)
- Nazeeh Johnson – Knee (Out)
Los Angeles Chargers Injury Report
- Deane Leonard – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Andrew Trainer – Undisclosed (Out)
- JT Woods – Illness (Out)
- Otito Ogbonnia – Kneecap (Questionable)
- Alohi Gilman – Heel (Questionable)
- Jalen Guyton – Knee (Questionable)
- Mike Williams – Knee (Out)
- Corey Linsley – Heart (Out)
- Amechi Uzodinma – Undisclosed (Out)
- Raheem Layne – Knee (Out)
- Joey Bosa – Toe (Questionable)
- Sebastian Joseph-Day – Knee (Questionable)
- Amen Ogbongbemiga – Groin (Questionable)
- Derwin James Jr. – Ankle (Questionable)
- Jaylinn Hawkins – Illness (Questionable)
