Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Los Angeles Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs, another article in our weekly series of free NFL betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NFL betting breakdown article is for Thursday, September 15th, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Chargers @ Chiefs
The Chargers take on the Chiefs on Thursday, September 15th at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NFL games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Los Angeles Chargers (1-0) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (1-0)
- Date: Thursday, September 15th, 2022
- Time: 8:15 PM ET
- Venue: Arrowhead Stadium
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Los Angeles Chargers - NFL Betting Analysis
Last week, the Chargers picked up a game in the AFC West, as they took down the Raiders by a score of 24-19. Los Angeles entered the game as 4.0 point favorites, and went on to cover the spread. The team's combined scoring of 43 points, fell below the posted betting line of 52. On their way to picking up a 5 point win, Los Angeles held a 11 point lead heading into the 4th quarter at 24-13.
Compared to last year, where the Chargers averaged 27.88 points per game, the team's 24 points was a dissapointing performance. For the game, Los Angeles ran the ball 31 times, finishing with 76 rushing yards. The team's leading rusher was Austin Ekeler, who finished with just 36 yards and a per attempt average of 2.6. Quarterback Justin Herbert had an excellent game through the air, finishing with 279 total passing yards, leading to a passer rating of 129.41. In addition, 3 of his passes went for touchdowns. Leading the team's passing attack was Keenan Allen, who finished with 66 yards, including a yards per reception figure of 16.5.
Kansas City Chiefs - NFL Betting Analysis
Last week, the Chiefs knocked off the Cardinals by a score of 44-21. Kansas City also picked up an ATS win, with a point spread of -6.0. In terms of the over-under, the teams combined for 65 points, which surpassed the betting line of 53. On their way to picking up a 23 point win, Kansas City held a 30 point lead heading into the 4th quarter at 37-7.
With their 44 points, Kansas City had an above average game compared to last year's season average of 28.24 points per game. For the game, Kansas City ran the ball 27 times, finishing with 128 rushing yards. In addition to running for 62 yards, Isiah Pacheco ran for 1 score. At the quarterback position, Patrick Mahomes ended the game with a passer rating of 144.23 on 360 yards through the air. Mahomes found the endzone 5 times through the air. Travis Kelce had a big game for Kansas City in the passing game, coming up with 121 yards and a touchdown.
Today's NFL Betting Pick - Chargers vs. Chiefs
Los Angeles comes into the game, looking to continue their recent success over Kansas City, as they have won 2 of their last 3 matchups. The over-under record in these games sits at 2-0-1, with the average scoring total coming in at 58.33 points. Last year's meetings between the teams resulted in a split, with the Chiefs winning by a score of 34-28 and the Chargers by a margin of 30-24.
The Los Angeles Chargers have gone 2-1 vs the spread in these games. On average, the Chargers have averaged 32.0 points per game in the past 3 head-to-head matchups, compared to Kansas City at 26.33.
Over their last 3 regular season games, the Chargers have gone 2-1 straight up. In these games, they have a 2-1 record vs the spread and an over-under mark of 2-1.
Los Angeles has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last 3 road games, and have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 34.0 points per game in these games.
Kansas City has put together a record of 2-1 over their past 3 games. In these games, they have a 2-1 record vs the spread and an over-under mark of 2-1.
Across their last 3 home contests, Kansas City has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 36.0 points per game.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: Chiefs -4.0
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Over 54.0
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