The Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs meet Sunday in NFL action at Arrowhead Stadium. Here’s a Chiefs vs. Chargers Prediction. This article will include a Chiefs vs. Chargers Pick.
Los Angeles Chargers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Chargers lost to the Broncos and Seahawks, and they play the Rams next. The Los Angeles Chargers have lost 7 straight regular season games. Justin Herbert is completing 59.4 percent of his passes for 937 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Tre’ Harris and Ladd McConkey have combined for 408 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Quentin Johnston has 7 receptions.
The Los Angeles Chargers’ ground game is averaging 128.2 yards per contest, and Omarion Hampton leads the way with 271 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Los Angeles is allowing 25.8 points and 311.6 yards per game. Daiyan Henley leads the Los Angeles Chargers with 32 tackles, Khalil Mack has 3 sacks, and Genesis Smith has 2 interceptions.
Kansas City Chiefs Betting Preview
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Dolphins and Raiders, and they play the Seahawks next. The Kansas City Chiefs look for their second 5-0 start in the last three years. Patrick Mahomes is completing 64.1 percent of his passes for 1,037 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Travis Kelce and Tyquan Thornton have combined for 465 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Rashee Rice has 13 receptions.
The Kansas City Chiefs ground game is averaging 162.3 yards per contest, and Kenneth Walker III leads the way with 537 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Kansas City is allowing 19.3 points and 317.8 yards per game. Nick Bolton leads the Kansas City Chiefs with 37 tackles, R Mason Thomas has 1 sack, and Mansoor Delane has 1 interception.
Why the Kansas City Chiefs will win
- The Chiefs have won each of their last 12 home games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Chargers have lost each of their last eight games.
- The Chargers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine day games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Chiefs have covered the spread in each of their last six home games in October.
- The Chiefs have scored the first touchdown in each of their last six home games against AFC West opponents.
- The Chiefs have won the first half in each of their last six home games against AFC West opponents.
- The Chargers have won the first quarter in four of their last five games as heavy underdogs (>+7.0 points).
Why the Los Angeles Chargers will win
- The Chiefs have lost five of their last six games as favorites without Jalen Royals.
- The Chargers have won each of their last five Week 6 games against AFC West opponents.
- The Chiefs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games without Jalen Royals.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in 11 of the Chiefs’ last 13 games.
- The road team has won the first quarter in three of the last four Week 6 games between the Chargers and Chiefs.
- The Chiefs have lost the first half in four of their last five Sunday games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Chiefs’ last 10 home games against AFC West opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Chargers’ last seven games against AFC opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the last eight games between AFC West teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Kansas City Chiefs Player Prop Facts
- Kenneth Walker III has scored two touchdowns in three of the Chiefs’ last four games.
- Travis Kelce has recorded 54+ receiving yards in each of the Chiefs’ last eight games as heavy favorites (>-7.0 points).
- Kenneth Walker III has recorded 103+ rushing yards in each of his last four appearances against AFC West opponents.
- Kenneth Walker III has recorded 133+ rushing and receiving yards in five of his last six appearances against division opponents.
- Kenneth Walker III has scored at least one touchdown in each of his last four appearances against division opponents.
- Justin Fields has recorded 245+ passing yards in three of his last four appearances in Sunday day games with his team as a home favorite.
- Justin Fields has recorded 20+ completions in three of his last four appearances in Sunday day games with his team as a home favorite.
- Heading into Week 6, Kenneth Walker III ranks 1st amongst qualified players for Yards Per Carry (6.2) this season.
Los Angeles Chargers Player Prop Facts
- Kimani Vidal has scored a touchdown in four of the Chargers’ last five October games.
- Omarion Hampton has recorded 33+ rushing yards in each of his 10 previous Sunday regular season appearances.
- Justin Herbert has recorded 19+ completions in 14 of his 15 previous road appearances against AFC West opponents.
- Omarion Hampton has recorded 53+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last five regular season road appearances.
- Justin Herbert has recorded 210+ passing yards in each of his 15 previous road appearances against AFC West opponents.
- Oronde Gadsden II has recorded 23+ receiving yards in six of the Chargers’ last seven road games against AFC opponents.
- Heading into Week 6, Genesis Smith has recorded the equal-most interceptions in a single game this season (2 vs Bills, Week 3).
Matchup/League Facts
- Chiefs – five different players have recorded 60+ receiving yards in a game this season – the most in the NFL, heading into Week 6.
- Heading into Week 6, the Chiefs rank 1st in the NFL in average yards per punt (52.3) this season.
- Chargers – four different players have recorded 50+ rushing yards in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 6.
- Heading into Week 6, the Chargers rank 32nd in the NFL in punt return yards per game (3.0) this season.
Chiefs vs Chargers Prediction
The Chargers have been the biggest underachiever in the league, and they’re 0-5 ATS as well. The Chargers have zero betting value right now. The Chiefs have had an extra week to prepare, and Andy Reid has been dominant throughout his career coming off a bye week. Yes, it’s a division game and the hook on top of a key number isnt great. The Chargers are also better than they’ve looked up to this point. Still, the numbers are the numbers. I’m not betting on the Chargers. Give me the Chiefs in a comfortable home victory.