Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers Odds, Lines, Spread, Picks, and Predictions for Week 11 Sunday Night Football
- Kansas City Chiefs visit the division rival Los Angeles Chargers in NFL Week 11 on Sunday Night Football
- The Chiefs have won three straight, and the Chargers have lost two of three while battling a rash of injuries
- Read on for all the odds and trends ahead of Sunday night’s matchup at SoFi Stadium
The Chiefs look to take a commanding three-game lead atop the AFC West standings with a fourth straight win when they hit the road to face the second-place Chargers on Sunday Night Football in NFL Week 11 action. Read on for an analysis of Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers.
The Chiefs are coming off a decisive 27-17 home victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, and have won three of four on the road this season. The Chargers make a second straight appearance on Sunday Night Football after falling 22-16 in San Francisco last weekend.
Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline Odds | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | -5 (-110) | -240 | O 52 (-110) |
| Los Angeles Chargers | +5 (-110) | +196 | U 52 (-110) |
*Odds taken at Caesars Sportsbook on November 19, 2022.
The Chiefs have steadily faded since opening as 6.5-point favorites, dipping to 5-point chalk on the NFL odds. Conversely, the total has been on the rise, climbing to 52 since opening at 50.
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Start time of Sunday night’s contest is set for 8:20pm ET at SoFi Stadium. The game time weather forecast calls for clear skies, with temperatures lingering in the teens Celsius, and winds gusting to 25 km/h before calming as the evening progresses.
Chiefs vs Chargers Recent History
Sunday night’s matchup marks the second and final regular-season meeting between these divisional rivals. The Chiefs eked out a narrow 27-24 win when they hosted the Chargers on Thursday Night Football back in Week 2.
Overall, the Chiefs have racked up a 5-2 SU record in their past seven dates with LA, and are also unbeaten in eight road dates with the Chargers, while covering seven times over that stretch.
The OVER and UNDER have taken turns paying out over the past eight meetings between these squads, a trend that extends to their past four clashes in Los Angeles.
Kansas City Chiefs Betting Outlook
Patrick Mahomes turned in another dominating performance in last week’s win over the Jags, tossing for four TDs, and has now connected for multiple scores in seven of nine outings this season.
The Chiefs’ star quarterback also enjoyed a productive evening when the Chargers visited KC in Week 2, tossing for two scores, and has also found the end zone five times in his past two visits to Los Angeles.
Prayers for JuJu Smith-Schuster after this #concussion. Straight arms is the "fencing response". Means he was unconscious & deep parts of his brain are injured. He cannot return per protocol & for his sake I hope they give him multiple weeks to recover. pic.twitter.com/nQVd5t45dS
— Chris Nowinski, Ph.D. (@ChrisNowinski1) November 13, 2022
Mahomes has also steadily produced when playing under the lights, with 10 of his 25 TD passes this season coming in primetime. He has also thrown for at least three scores in each of his past four road games played in primetime.
However, injuries could emerge as a problem on Sunday. Receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster will miss Sunday night’s contest with a concussion. Marquez Valdes-Scantling also missed time at practice due to an illness, and rushers Jerick McKinnon and Isiah Pacheco have both been hampered by injury this week, but look good to go for the weekend.
Los Angeles Chargers Betting Outlook
Injuries continued to stymie the Chargers in last weekend’s loss to the 49ers. With both Keenan Allen and Mike Williams on the shelf with injuries, quarterback Justin Herbert enjoyed limited downfield options, and it showed.
After leading the Chargers to the end zone on the opening drive of the game, Herbert struggled to spark the offense. That was particularly true after recess, with the Chargers generating just 57 total yards and crossing midfield just once.
Keenan Allen and Mike Williams both told me they suffered no setbacks at practice Wednesday.
When asked if he'd play Sunday Allen told me as of Thursday he thinks he will. pic.twitter.com/7lTSJxqB2o
— Bridget Condon (@BridgetCondon_) November 18, 2022
And after once again being limited at practice this week, any return by Allen and Williams is far from certain. Considering that both receiver DeAndre Carter and tight end Gerald Everett also missed time at practice, it could be another busy evening for rusher Austin Ekeler, who has run for six scores and added four TD catches this season.
However, just like last weekend, the Chargers will face a stout Chiefs rush defense that has allowed just four total scoring runs over their past eight outings.
Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers Prediction
While the injuries impacting the Chiefs’ receiving corps are a concern, Mahomes still has a multiple of weapons at his disposal, both in the air and on the ground.
As for the Chargers, while they sport a 5-4 record, it is important to note they have yet to beat a team that currently has a winning record. And with health concerns still hanging over Allen and Williams, it could be another long night for the Chargers.
The Pick: Chiefs -5 (-110) – 1 unit; UNDER 52 (-110)
2022 NFL Season Picks Record: 2-6; -4.2 units
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