Chargers Vs Chiefs 2018 Predictions
NFL Network's Brian Baldinger breaks down what to expect from the Kansas City Chiefs vs. The Los Angeles Chargers matchup in Week 1 of the 2018 NFL season. Rivers' 424 yards are the most by a Chargers' quarterback in an opener, but two turnovers led Chiefs' touchdowns. Los Angeles was within two points at halftime (14-12), but saw Kansas City score.
How to watch Chargers vs. Chiefs in Canada Every NFL game during the 2018 season, including Thursday's contest between the Chargers and Chiefs, is streamed in high-definition on DAZN. Chiefs Point Spread: NFL Predictions, Week 17 Odds. This year is the Chargers. They finished 12-4 in 2018 and won a playoff game but are 5-10, although every loss but one has been.
© Provided by Chargers WireThe Los Angeles Chargers are considered 3.5-point favorites over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 17 of the 2020 regular season. The over/under is set at 43.5 points, per BetMGM.
That means oddsmakers are taking bets on whether the two teams will combine to score more than or fewer than 43.5 points.
My official score prediction for the game is a 27-24 win for the Chiefs, with a combined total of 51 points. So if I was putting money behind our prediction, we’d bet the over.
As for game picks, the majority of analysts are rolling with the Chargers, with a few picking the Chiefs.
Chargers Vs Chiefs 2018 Predictions 2019
Expert | Pick |
Nate Davis (USA Today) | Chargers |
Mike Jones (USA Today) | Chargers |
Mike Clay (ESPN) | Chargers |
Dan Graziano (ESPN) | Chiefs |
Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) | Chargers |
Jared Dubin (CBS Sports) | Chiefs |
Frank Schwab (Yahoo Sports) | Chargers |
Bleacher Report | Chargers |
Sunday’s game will begin at 1:25 p.m. PT and will be televised on FOX.
MORE:The 6-9 Los Angeles Chargers hit the road for their final game of the regular season to square off against the 14-1 Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Below, we’ll take a look at the early NFL odds and best sportsbook to bet with.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Sunday, January 3, 2020 – 4:25 PM EDT at Arrowhead Stadium
For the first time this season the Kansas City Chiefs enter Week 17 as +3.5 point underdogs, and for good reason. Coach Andy Reid announced that most KC starters will sit out this week to rest up for the postseason en route to another Super Bowl. This will give a chance for the LA Chargers to beat the defending Super Bowl champs. But for what reason? LA’s postseason is non-existent.
The Matchup
This matchup between the Chargers and Chiefs is their second one of the season after going head-to-head in Week 2. The Chargers took Kansas City into overtime only to lose 23-20. Patrick Mahomes threw for 302 yards and two scores that day but Justin Herbert wasn’t too far behind with 311 yards and a score and interception.
The Chargers enter this weekend on a three-game victory streak led by rookie QB Herbert. Most recently, they took on the Broncos and won 19-16. Herbert threw for 253 passing yards and one touchdown. He’s not at a season total of 4,034 passing yards and 28 passing TDs with 10 interceptions. Herbert passed Baker Mayfield and now holds the rookie QB touchdown record. He’s certainly good enough to take on a Chiefs team that won’t feature all of their weapons. It would be a nice end to the season.
As for the Chiefs, well we’ll see them in the Super Bowl again. They’ll be taking it easy this week by resting their starters. Even Patrick Mahomes is expected to be sidelined. The Chiefs are coming off a close 17-14 win over the Atlanta Falcons who failed to get themselves into overtime by missing a kick. Mahomes threw for 278 yards and two scores, while wideout Travis Kelce reeled in 98 receiving yards and a score, averaging 14 yards per reception. This team is not going to be Super Bowl contenders with their backups in.
Prediction
With a first-round bye secured, the Chiefs are chilling this week. That doesn’t mean the Chargers will too, even though they won’t see a post season. A win over the defending champs to end the season is icing on the cake for a rookie QB. The Chargers continue their hot streak to end the season, so go with them in your NFL picks.
NFL Pick: L.A Chargers -3.5 (-110) at Bovada (visit our Bovada Review)