Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers Odds and Game Pick (2021)

This game will be a fantastic Thursday night contest to watch. The last time the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers played, the Chargers won 30-24. This game determines who leads the AFC West. With the division being so close, every game matters. In division games, anything can happen. We saw this when the Lions beat the Vikings in the NFC North. That means lower the number of units, but bet the value. Let’s look into this great Thursday night matchup. 

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Details

• Opening Lines: Kansas City -6.5, Total 52
• Current Lines: Kansas City -4, Total 51.5
• Last Game: September 26, 2021, Los Angeles Chargers 30-24
• Winning Streak: Los Angeles Chargers (2)

Overview

The Chargers are having a great season. They are 8-5 and play well against great football teams. We saw this when they beat the Chiefs earlier in the season. The Chargers average 27 points per game on offense and close to 400 yards. They can score points, and they love to do it through the passing game. Justin Herbert is a great quarterback, averaging 314.6 passing yards per game which is fourth-best in the NFL. However, the defense has been struggling lately. They are giving up 25 points per game. They have allowed 21 or more points in each of their last nine games. These teams have dynamic offenses, and defense will determine who wins this game. 

The defense has been the key to the recent success of the Chiefs. They allow 20 points per game, and the last three games have not given up over nine points. Their defense is firing on all cylinders. The Chiefs’ secondary has played a role in the defense’s success. The secondary is producing turnovers and has not allowed a quarterback to throw 300 yards in 10 weeks. Offensively, the Chiefs are averaging 32.5 points per game in their last four games. This team is better than the last time they played the Chargers. The Chiefs have improved on both sides of the ball and are currently on a six-game winning streak. 

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Bottom Line

The team with the better defense will win this game. The statistics show that the Chiefs are better on defense. The Chiefs have not given up double-digit points in three weeks and are creating turnovers. On offense, the Chargers and Chiefs are about the same when looking at their offensive statistics. The defensive numbers are incredibly different. The Chiefs are hitting their stride at the right time. Offensively, they will be able to score points consistently against the Chargers. That gives them the betting value during this game. 

Pick: Kansas City -4 (-150)

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