Kansas City Chiefs (11-1) vs LA Chargers (8-4)
Game Info: Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 8:20 pm (GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium)
Betting Odds: Kansas City Chiefs -4 / LA Chargers +4 --- Over/Under: 43.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs meet Sunday in week 14 NFL action at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Here’s an LA Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs Prediction. This article will include an LA Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs Pick.
Los Angeles Chargers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Chargers lost to the Ravens, beat the Falcons, and they get the Buccaneers next. The Los Angeles Chargers have won 4 of their last 6 road games. Justin Herbert is completing 63.4 percent of his passes for 2,551 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Ladd McConkey and Joshua Palmer have combined for 1,229 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Will Dissly has 41 receptions.
The Los Angeles Chargers ground game is averaging 112.9 yards per contest, and J.K. Dobbins (won't be active) leads the way with 766 yards and 8 touchdowns. Defensively, Los Angeles is allowing 15.7 points and 325.8 yards per game. Daiyan Henley leads the Los Angeles Chargers with 114 tackles, Tuli Tuipulotu has 7 sacks and Elijah Molden has 3 interceptions.
Kansas City Chiefs Betting Preview
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Panthers and Raiders, and they play the Browns next. The Kansas City Chiefs haven’t lost a home game since last Christmas. Patrick Mahomes is completing 68.4 percent of his passes for 2,979 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. Travis Kelce and Xavier Worthy have combined for 1,044 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Noah Gray has 31 receptions.
The Kansas City Chiefs ground game is averaging 111.8 yards per contest, and Kareem Hunt leads the way with 592 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Kansas City is allowing 19.6 points and 311.9 yards per game. Nick Bolton leads the Kansas City Chiefs with 84 tackles, George Karlaftis has 5 sacks and Chamarri Conner has 2 interceptions.
Why the Kansas City Chiefs will win
- The Chiefs have won each of their last 12 games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Chargers have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs against AFC opponents.
- The Chargers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five December games against AFC West opponents.
- The favorites have covered the spread in 10 of the Chargers' last 12 games.
- The Chargers have lost the first half in each of their last six December games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
- The Chargers have lost the first quarter in four of their last five December games against AFC West opponents.
Kansas City Chiefs Player Prop Facts
- Isiah Pacheco has scored a touchdown in five of his last six Sunday regular-season appearances with the Chiefs as home favorites.
- Patrick Mahomes has recorded 262+ passing yards in each of the Chiefs' last six games as favorites.
- Isiah Pacheco has recorded 55+ rushing yards in each of his last eight Sunday appearances.
- Kareem Hunt has recorded 63+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last nine Sunday appearances with the Chiefs as favorites.
- Travis Kelce has recorded 62+ receiving yards in each of the Chiefs' last seven games as favorites.
- Patrick Mahomes has recorded 24+ completions in each of the Chiefs' last eight games as home favorites against AFC West opponents.
- Patrick Mahomes has thrown three or more touchdowns in four of his last six appearances against the Chargers.
- Heading into Week 14, Chris Jones ranks T1st in the NFL in quarterback hurries (15) this season.
Los Angeles Chargers Player Prop Facts
- Quentin Johnston has scored at least one touchdown in five of his last six appearances following a win.
- Justin Herbert has recorded 259+ passing yards in 10 of his 11 previous road appearances against AFC West opponents..
- Hayden Hurst has recorded 11+ receiving yards in each of his last eight Sunday appearances with his team as a road underdog.
- Justin Herbert has recorded 22+ completions in eight of his last nine December appearances against AFC opponents.
- Justin Herbert has thrown three or more touchdowns in three of the Chargers' last four road games against the Chiefs.
- Derwin James is just one away from 10 career interceptions.
Matchup/League Facts
- Heading into Week 14, the Chiefs rank T2nd in the NFL in Q2 win percentage (75.0) this season.
- Heading into Week 14, the Chiefs rank T2nd in the NFL in Q4 win percentage (58.3) this season.
- Heading into Week 14, the Chargers rank 1st in the NFL in Q2 opponent points per game (3.7) this season.
- Heading into Week 14, the Chargers rank 1st in the NFL in H1 opponent points per game (5.8) this season.
LA Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs Prediction
The Kansas City Chiefs should be favored and a beat down at home wouldn't be shocking given they've won 8 of the last 10 games against the Chargers as it is. However, six of the Chief's last seven wins over the Chargers were decided by 7 or fewer points. There were a couple of overtime games as well. The Kansas City Chiefs have also been a luck box team all year, with several games ending in weird ways and close margins. It's why the Chiefs have failed over their last 6 games. This is a game the Chargers can once again hang around and give us an exciting night game.
Randy’s Pick LA Chargers +4
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
