At the beginning the Rams and Chiefs were scheduled to play their Monday matchup at Mexico. But poor field conditions have forced the game back to Los Angeles. Owing to the records of Kansas City and Los Angeles this is a true marquee showdown. In fact, this Monday Night game is the most attractive of the season for ESPN. Not to mention a possible betting on NFL Super Bowl preview. It follows that the Chiefs and Rams have two of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Further, their respective coaches boast two of the best offensive minds in football.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Rams
Date and Time: Monday, November 19, 2018
Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles California
Betting on NFL odds at SBG:
Team | Spread | Total | |
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Chiefs | +4 (-126) | 63½ (-110) | |
Rams | -4 (+105) | 63½ (-110) | |
Chiefs vs. Rams TV Coverage: ESPN
Los Angeles Rams
Above all in the NFC West are the Rams. LA is 9-1 straight up, 4-6 vs. the odds, and 5-5 on totals. Last week Los Angeles beat Seattle 36-31 as 10-point home overlays. Rams coach Sean McVay has proven to be the perfect man at the right time. Indeed, quarterback Jared Goff has a 113.0 rating with 22 touchdowns and six interceptions. Accordingly, Todd Gurley keeps defenses honest with 5.0 yards per carry. Receiver Brandin Cooks averages 17 yards per catch with 16 receptions of 20 yards or greater. So too is the defense ranked 12th for points allowed.
Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City leads the AFC West with a mark of 9-1 straight up, 8-2 vs. the board, and 5-4-1 over the total. Last week the Chiefs beat Arizona 26-14 but failed to cover as 16.5-point home chalks. KC ranks second in the NFL for scoring offense. Of major concern is a defense ranked 29th in the NFL. Fashion the great production of first year starting quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Consider his 117.4 rating with 31 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Tyreek Hill is averaging 16.2 yards per catch with nine touchdowns.
Stats to Consider
Kansas City has been an exceptional betting on NFL value as a road dog. For example, the Chiefs have covered eight of their last nine getting points on the road. Seven of KC’s last eight as an away pup have gone over the total. Balanced against that the Rams have been in the red as a home chalk. To illustrate Los Angeles has paid in just two of their last six laying points at Memorial Coliseum. Three of their last four in that role have gone over the total.
Team vs. Team
Head to head Kansas City has dominated their online wagering series with the Rams. Consider the Chiefs have won and covered four of the last five in this series. And two of the last three between these teams went over the total. Away from home KC has won and covered their last two with the Rams. And both games went over the total.
Matchup to Watch
As was previously noted the Chiefs have all of the Betting on NFL matchup trends in their favor. On this occasion they also have more to play for with the Chargers chasing them in the AFC West. Hence the Rams have much more margin for error in the NFC West.
Chiefs vs. Rams Betting on NFL Picks
Kansas City is the play for this magnificent Monday matchup.
Chiefs vs. Rams Betting on NFL Pick: Kansas City Chiefs
Chiefs vs. Rams Betting on NFL Score Prediction: Chiefs 31, Rams 28
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