Kansas City Chiefs (10-1) vs Las Vegas Raiders (2-9)
Game Info: Friday, November 29, 2024 at 3:00 pm (GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium)
The Line: Betting Odds: Kansas City Chiefs -8 — Over/Under: 45.5
In this article, we will formulate a Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs Prediction for this NFL Week 13 game on Friday, November 29th at Arrowhead Stadium. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Raiders’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Chiefs’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Las Vegas
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Kansas City
-Recent betting trends in games played between Las Vegas and Kansas City
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Raiders and Chiefs.
These two teams faced off back on October 27th and it was the Chiefs that were able to secure the 27-20 victory.
Raiders Turn to New Quarterback
After Gardner Minshew broke his collarbone in the last game, the team is going to turn back to Aidan O’Connell and this is going to be another good addition to see if he’s a good long-term option. The Raiders faced off against the Denver Broncos in the last game and they ended up losing 29-19. Gardner Minshew played well before getting hurt throwing for 230 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. The Raiders are averaging 18.7 points while their defense is giving up 28.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 26th in the league while the defense is ranked 29th. Running back Alexander Mattison is dealing with an ankle injury and he’s questionable for this game.
Why the Raiders Will Cover the Spread
- The Raiders have won each of their last two games as road underdogs against reigning Super Bowl champions.
- The Chiefs have lost six of their last seven November home games against AFC West opponents.
- The Chiefs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites.
- The Raiders have covered the spread in five of their last six road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Chiefs have lost the first quarter in eight of their last 12 November games as favorites against AFC West opponents.
- The road team has won the first half in four of the last five games between the Raiders and Chiefs.
The Chiefs Almost Blew the Last Game
It wasn’t the prettiest game against the Carolina Panthers, but somehow, they pulled out the 30-27 victory. The defense didn’t look great and they allowed Bryce Young to throw for 263 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. Patrick Mahomes completed 27 of his 37 passes for 269 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Kareem Hunt also had a strong game finishing with 16 carries for 68 yards. The Chiefs are averaging 24.5 points while their defense is giving up 19.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 10th in the league while the defense is ranked 9th. Two games ago against the Bills, the Chiefs gave up 30 points, and the defense is going to need to be a lot better. Isaih Pacheco is dealing with an ankle injury but he could return in this game.
Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs Prediction
Give me the Raiders to find a way to keep this game close. The Chiefs have not looked good the last couple of games and the defense is a real concern heading into this game. If Bryce Young can find success against the Chiefs’ defense, so can Aidan O’Connell. O’Connell isn’t going to turn the ball over, and he’s going to lead the Raiders to at least a couple of touchdowns. The Raiders are going to keep this game within a touchdown. Back the Raiders against the spread.