Since their 1960 founding as charter members of the American Football League, the Chiefs and Chargers have shared the same division. This week, Los Angeles will host Kansas City in one of the biggest NFL betting odds matchups. The Chiefs are 3-0, but all of their games were close calls. Naturally, there have been conspiracy theories about NFL officials assisting the Chiefs in those wins. By contrast, the Chargers looked good in their first two wins. However, QB Justin Herbert is questionable for Sunday’s showdown. LA lost to Pittsburgh, with Herbert sidelined for much of the game.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, September 29, 2024, 4:25 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA |
| TV Coverage: | CBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Chiefs | -7½ -108 | 39½ -110 | -365 |  |
| Chargers | +7½ -112 | 39½ -110 | +295 | |
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Kansas City Chiefs Team Overview
Last game, the Kansas City Chiefs won 22-17 against the Atlanta Falcons as 3-point road favorites. The game went under the sportsbook total of 46.5. Kansas City has a record of 3-0 straight up, 2-1 against the spread, and 2-1 over/under the total. Kansas City ranks 13th for total offense, 11th for passing, 16th for rushing, and 7th for scoring. Defensively they rank 27th overall, 30th against the pass, 14th against the rush, and 26th for points allowed. Also, Kansas City ranks 26th for fewest turnovers lost and 26th for takeaways.
Patrick Mahomes threw a pair of touchdown passes. At the same time, Kansas City’s defense made a couple of late stands to keep the Chiefs unbeaten Sunday night. It is true that the two-time reigning Super Bowl champion Chiefs have been far from perfect. Consider that Mahomes threw another interception. However, they won their first three games by a combined 13 points. Kansas City can thank the defense for this one.
Los Angeles Chargers Team Overview
Last game, the Los Angeles Chargers lost 20-10 against the Pittsburgh Steelers as 2.5-point road dogs. The game went under the total of 36. Los Angeles has a record of 2-1 straight up, 2-1 against the spread, and 0-3 over/under the Pro Football bets total. Los Angeles ranks 25th for total offense, 31st for passing, 7th for rushing, and 17th for scoring. Defensively they rank 6th overall, 9th against the pass, 6th against the rush, and 3rd for points allowed. Also, Los Angeles ranks 10th for fewest turnovers lost and 10th for takeaways.
The Chargers franchise quarterback began the day by starting despite a balky right ankle. As a result, that limited his practice time during the week. He ended it with his right foot in a boot after being pulled late in the third quarter. Previously he was sacked by Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts.
In sum, Herbert completed 12 of 18 passes for 125 yards and a touchdown to Quentin Johnston. But he could only watch from the sideline in the fourth quarter as backup Taylor Heinicke struggled to find time in the face of a pass rush that ended up with five sacks. Harbaugh declined to speculate what Herbert’s availability might be against Kansas City. Instead, he praised his franchise quarterback’s toughness. Still, the Chargers saw the momentum they’d built during the early stages of the Harbaugh era vanish in the fourth quarter. To show, three defensive penalties extended the Pittsburgh drive. Subsequently, the drive ended with Chris Boswell’s second field goal, which gave the Steelers a 13-10 lead.
Chiefs at Chargers SBG Free Picks
On this occasion, the Chiefs are the more proven choice.
Chiefs at Chargers SBG Best Bet: Kansas City Chiefs.