- Game: Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs
- Date: Sunday, October 22, 2023
- Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO
- TV: CBS
- Odds/Point Spread: Chiefs (-5.5)
- Total/Over-Under: 48
The Los Angeles Chargers will face off against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO on Sunday, October 22, 2023. The game will be televised on CBS. The Chiefs are favored to win this match with a point spread of -5.5, and the over-under is set at 48.
Los Angeles Chargers @ Kansas City Chiefs Odds
Moneyline
Los Angeles Chargers +200
Kansas City Chiefs -240
Point Spread
Los Angeles Chargers 5.5 (-110)
Kansas City Chiefs -5.5 (-110)
Total
Over 48.5 (-105)
Under 48.5 (-115)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
The Chargers currently have a record of 2-3 for the season. In their last game against the Cowboys, the Chargers lost with a score of 20-17. Justin Herbert had 227 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception in the game. Austin Ekeler led the rushing attack with 27 yards on 14 attempts. Keenan Allen accumulated 85 receiving yards on 7 catches. Overall, the Chargers gained 272 total yards with 61 plays. Defensively, they allowed 246 passing yards and 96 rushing yards on 30 and 26 attempts, respectively.
The Chargers have accumulated 1,827 total yards this season with 10 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns. They have also committed 3 turnovers. Their rushing offense ranks 18th in the league with an average of 106.4 yards per game. On the defensive side, the Chargers have allowed 1,445 passing yards and 513 rushing yards through 5 games. They give up an average of 24.8 points per game.
The Chiefs, on the other hand, have a record of 5-1 for the season. In their last game against the Broncos, they won with a final score of 19-8. Travis Kelce had 124 receiving yards on 9 catches. Patrick Mahomes threw for 306 yards and 1 touchdown. Isiah Pacheco led the rushing attack with 62 yards on 16 carries.
The Chiefs have scored an average of 24.5 points per game and accumulated 1,583 passing yards and 711 rushing yards so far this season. They have committed 7 turnovers. Defensively, the Chiefs have allowed an average of 14.7 points per game. They have given up 7 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdown. They have also recorded 9 turnovers.
Based on the odds and analysis, my pick for this game is to take the Chargers +5.5. Don’t forget to check out our NFL Picks for this week.