Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs Preview
On Sunday, January 7th, the Chargers are hosting the Chiefs at SoFi Stadium. This week 18 NFL matchup kicks off at 4:25 ET with CBS carrying the television coverage.
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Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Head-to-head, the Chiefs and Chargers faced off two times with the Chiefs going 2-0. Against the spread, the Chargers had the edge in last year’s head to head matchups, going 2-0. On the over/under, the team’s averaged 54 points per game leading to an OU mark of 1-1. On offense, the two teams finished with similar production in yardage, with the Chiefs averaging 402 yards per game compared to the Chargers at 383.
The Chiefs and Chargers did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Chiefs have a record of 3-0. However, against the spread the Chargers went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 1-1-1 on an average of 51 points per game.
Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs Prediction
This week will be the Chiefs’ 8th road game of the season. So far, they have put together a record of 5-2 on the road and 5-4 at home. Their overall mark of 10-6 has them sitting 1st in the AFC-West. The Chiefs’ current scoring margin stands at +4.8, which has them coming in with a 8-7-1 ATS record. This season Kansas City games are 23rd in total points. Their over/under record is 5-11, and the average over/under line for their games stands at 46.6 points.
Coming into week 18, the Chiefs offense is 11th in the league at 22.4 points per contest. The Chiefs are currently 10th in tackles for loss and 2nd in sacks on defense. Their opponents are scoring an average of 17.6 points per game and gaining 285.8 yards per contest against them.
So far this season, the Chargers have an overall record of 5-11 and have a below .500 record at home (2-6). Heading into week 18, the Chargers are 4th in the AFC-West and 15th in the AFC. The Chargers’ scoring margin thus far is currently at -3.2. This has contributed to an ATS record of 6-10. This season, the average over/under line for games involving Los Angeles is 45.3 points. They currently hold an over/under record of 5-11, and their average margin against the over/under is -0.3.
As they enter week 18, the Chargers offense ranks 18th in the league, averaging 20.9 points per contest. Heading into this week’s matchup with the Chiefs, the Chargers defense has given up an average of 24.1 points per game. They are currently 21st in quarterback hits and have allowed an average of 368.9 yards per contest.
Despite being 1.5 point underdogs, we predict the Chiefs to come out on top with a final score of 27-21. Our game simulations assign the Chiefs a 64% chance of defeating the Chargers.
Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs Betting Tips
- We like the Chiefs on the moneyline (+102)
- The Chiefs are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Projecting a combined 48 points, we like the over
Los Angeles Chargers Injury Report
- Corey Linsley – Heart (Out)
- Nick Williams – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Keenan Allen – Heel (Questionable)
- Joey Bosa – Foot (Questionable)
- Mike Williams – Knee (Out)
- Zack Bailey – Back (Out)
- Justin Herbert – Finger (Out)
- Will Clapp – Knee (Out)
- Kenneth Murray Jr. – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Tanner Muse – Knee (Questionable)
- Joshua Palmer – Concussion (Questionable)
- Zion Johnson – Neck (Questionable)
- Chris Rumph II – Foot (Out)
- Raheem Layne – Knee (Out)
- Andrew Trainer – Undisclosed (Out)
- Amechi Uzodinma – Undisclosed (Out)
Kansas City Chiefs Injury Report
- Gerrit Prince – Undisclosed (Out)
- Nazeeh Johnson – Knee (Out)
- Bryan Cook – Ankle (Out)
- Skyy Moore – Knee (Out)
- Kadarius Toney – Hip (Questionable)
- Clyde Edwards-Helaire – Illness (Questionable)
- Prince Tega Wanogho – Quad (Out)
- Jody Fortson – Shoulder (Out)
- Jerick McKinnon – Groin (Out)
- Donovan Smith – Neck (Questionable)
