Los Angeles Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs NFL Betting Analysis & Picks (10/22/2023)

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs NFL Betting Analysis & Picks (10-22-2023)

Since 1960, the Chiefs and Chargers have shared the same division. Both franchises were born as members of the fledgling American Football League that season. This year, the Chargers are difficult to handicap with the NFL betting odds. By contrast, the Chiefs remain among the NFL’s elite and a Super Bowl favorite. Los Angeles continues to get in its way far too often. At the same time, the Chiefs often play down to the level of their opponents.

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs NFL Betting Information

Date and Time:Sunday, October 22, 2023, 4:25 p.m. ET
Location:Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO
TV Coverage:CBS
Odds at SBG Sportsbook
TeamSpreadTotalML
Chargers+5½ -11048 -110+195
Chiefs-5½ -11048 -110-245
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Los Angeles Chargers Team Overview

Last game, the Los Angeles Chargers won 24-17 against the Las Vegas Raiders as 7-point home favorites. The game went under the offshore betting total of 49. Los Angeles has a record of 2-2 straight up, 1-2-1 against the spread, and 2-2 over/under the total. LA ranks 3rd for total offense, 2nd for passing, 10th for rushing, and 5th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 31st overall, 32nd against the pass, 15th against the rush, and 26th for points allowed. Also, LA ranks 1st for the fewest turnovers lost and 17th for takeaways.

Namely, Khalil Mack had six sacks and five tackles for loss to help the Los Angeles Chargers to a win against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders. Justin Herbert completed 13 of 24 passes for 167 yards with a touchdown and an interception. And he added two rushing scores for the Chargers, who have won two in a row. Aidan O’Connell made his first NFL start for the Raiders. In sum, he completed 24 of 39 passes for 238 yards with an interception. Davante Adams caught eight passes for 75 yards. While running back, Josh Jacobs caught eight passes for 81 yards. Also, he added 58 yards rushing for the Raiders.

Kansas City Chiefs Team Overview

Last game, the Kansas City Chiefs won 19-8 against the Denver Broncos as 10.5-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 47. Kansas City has a record of 5-1 straight up, 4-2 against the spread, and 2-4 over/under the total. KC ranks 5th for total offense, 3rd for passing, 12th for rushing, and 9th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 6th overall, 6th against the pass, 12th against the rush, and 2nd for points allowed. Also, Kansas City ranks 24th for fewest turnovers lost and 10th for takeaways.

Overall, Patrick Mahomes passed for 306 yards and one touchdown. The Kansas City Chiefs used a strong defensive performance to post a victory over the visiting Denver Broncos. Additionally, Travis Kelce caught nine passes for 124 yards.
As a result, Kansas City defeated the AFC West-rival Broncos for the 16th consecutive time.

Kadarius Toney caught a touchdown pass. Isiah Pacheco accumulated 98 scrimmage yards (62 rushing, 36 receiving). Correlate that Harrison Butker kicked four field goals. Including a 60-yarder. And Nick Bolton and Justin Reid intercepted passes for Kansas City. Russell Wilson completed 13 of 22 passes for 95 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions for Denver.

Chargers at Chiefs SBG Free Picks

To summarize, the Chiefs have the more complete and proven team for Pro Football Bets.

Chargers at Chiefs SBG Best Bet: Kansas City Chiefs.