The Week 14 NFL Sunday slate wraps up with an AFC West matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers (8-4) and Kansas City Chiefs (11-1) on Sunday Night Football. The Chiefs head into SNF on a two-game winning streak. In Week 13, Kansas City narrowly defeated the Las Vegas Raiders, 19-17, in the Black Friday Game. Likewise, Los Angeles has won five of its last six games. Last Sunday, the Chargers outlasted the Atlanta Falcons, 17-13. Receiver Ladd McConkey (knee) is questionable for Los Angeles and is reportedly a game-time decision.
Kickoff from GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City is set for 8:20 p.m. ET. Kansas City is a 4-point favorite in the latest Chargers vs. Chiefs odds from the SportsLine Consensus, down 2.5 from the opener, while the over/under for total points scored is 43. The Chiefs are -214 money line favorites (risk $214 to win $100), while the Chargers are +176 underdogs (risk $100 to win $176). Before locking in any Chargers vs. Chiefs picks, make sure to check out the NFL predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now, the model has simulated Chargers vs. Chiefs 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NFL picks and NFL betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NFL odds and NFL betting lines for Chargers vs. Chiefs:
- Chiefs vs. Chargers spread: Kansas City -4
- Chiefs vs. Chargers over/under: 43 points
- Chiefs vs. Chargers money line: Kansas City -214, Los Angeles +176
- LAC: Chargers are 8-4 against the spread this season.
- KC: Chiefs are 5-7 against the spread this season.
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Why the Chiefs can cover
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is able to make plays off-platform with ease. Mahomes owns plenty of accuracy and makes plays with his legs. He is ninth in the NFL in passing yards (2,979) and QBR (64.4) and eighth in passing touchdowns (19). Mahomes has thrown at least two passing touchdowns in six games this season. In his last outing, he threw for 306 yards and a score.
Receiver DeAndre Hopkins came over via trade in October and has provided an immediate impact. He runs crisp routes and owns a strong catch radius. The Clemson product has logged 26 catches for 325 yards, and three touchdowns in six games with Kansas City. Last week, he had four catches for 90 yards. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why the Chargers can cover
Quarterback Justin Herbert is an underrated athlete who is one of the best pure throwers in the NFL. Herbert takes care of the football and makes any throw needed on the field. The Oregon product has thrown for 2,551 passing yards with 13 passing touchdowns and just one interception. He's gone over 200 passing yards in six of the last eight games.
The Chargers are 10th in the NFL in pass defense (206.4) and first in scoring defense (15.7). They've allowed 20 or fewer points in 10 games this season. Safety Derwin James Jr. is a key to this defense and is second on the team in total tackles (75), with five TFLs, 2.5 sacks, six pass deflections, and an interception. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Chargers vs. Chiefs picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Under the total, projecting the teams to combine for 42 points. The model also says one side of the spread has all the value. You can head to SportsLine to see the model's picks.
So who wins Chargers vs. Chiefs on Sunday Night Football, and which side of the spread has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Chargers vs. Chiefs spread to back, all from the model that has returned well over $7,000 on top-rated NFL picks, and find out.
