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The Kansas City Chiefs (5-1) host the Los Angeles Chargers (2-3) on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium and will aim to continue a five-game winning streak.
Offensively, the Chiefs have been a top-five unit, ranking fourth-best in the NFL by averaging 382.3 yards per game. They rank sixth on defense (284 yards allowed per game). In terms of points scored the Chargers rank seventh in the NFL (25.4 points per game), and they are 23rd defensively (24.8 points allowed per game).
Chiefs vs. Chargers Picks
Splash Inc. users project the Chiefs will win straight up against the Chargers on Sunday, with 91.3% of users picking them to finish on top. However, users are split 50-50 on who will cover the 5.5-point spread.
Game Info: Chiefs vs. Chargers
- Game Day: Sunday, October 22, 2023
- Game Time: 4:25 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Stadium: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
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Before placing a bet on Sunday’s Kansas City-Los Angeles spread (Kansas City -5.5) or total (48.5 points), see the betting insights and trends below.
Game Trends for Chiefs
- So far this season, the Chiefs have compiled a 4-2-0 record against the spread.
- The Chiefs are 2-1 against the spread when favored by 5.5 points or more this season.
- Kansas City has hit the over in two of six games with a set total (33.3%).
Stats & Insights for Chiefs
- On offense, the Chiefs have been a top-five unit, ranking fourth-best in the NFL by compiling 382.3 yards per game. They rank sixth on defense (284 yards allowed per game).
- The Chiefs rank ninth in points scored this season (24.5 points per game), but they’ve been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking second-best in the NFL with 14.7 points allowed per game.
- The Chiefs rank sixth in pass defense this season (183.8 passing yards allowed per game), but they’ve been shining on offense, ranking second-best in the NFL with 263.8 passing yards per game.
- The Chiefs are totaling 118.5 rushing yards per game on offense (11th in the NFL), and they rank 12th on the other side of the ball with 100.2 rushing yards allowed per game.
- The Chiefs have the ninth-ranked defense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (36% third-down conversion rate allowed), and they’ve been more effective offensively, ranking third-best with a 48.1% third-down conversion rate.
- This season, the Chiefs are accumulating 5.8 yards per play (seventh in the league), while giving up 5 per play on the defensive side of the ball (sixth in the NFL).
- The Chiefs have forced nine total turnovers (10th in NFL) this season and have turned it over nine times (20th in NFL) for a turnover margin of an even, 14th-ranked in the NFL.
Best Players for Chiefs
- Patrick Mahomes II: 1,593 PASS YDS / 265.5 YPG / 68.3% / 11 TD / 5 INT / 29 CAR / 185 RUSH YDS / 0 TD
- Isiah Pacheco: 87 CAR / 387 YDS / 64.5 YPG / 3 TD / 17 REC / 135 YDS / 22.5 YPG / 0 TD
- Travis Kelce: 36 REC / 346 YDS / 69.2 YPG / 3 TD
- Rashee Rice: 21 REC / 245 YDS / 40.8 YPG / 2 TD
- Justin Watson: 10 REC / 219 YDS / 36.5 YPG / 0 TD
- Drue Tranquill: 34 TKL / 1 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Game Trends for Chargers
- The Chargers is 2-3-0 against the spread this year.
- Two of the Chargers’ five games with a set total have hit the over (40%).
Stats & Insights for Chargers
- The Chargers have been sputtering defensively, ranking second-worst with 391.6 total yards allowed per game. They have been more productive on offense, putting up 365.4 total yards per contest (eighth-ranked).
- The Chargers rank seventh in the NFL with 25.4 points per contest on offense, and they rank 23rd with 24.8 points given up per game on the defensive side of the ball.
- The Chargers rank worst in passing yards allowed per game (289), but at least they’ve been getting things done on offense, ranking fifth-best in passing yards per contest (259).
- The Chargers are posting 106.4 rushing yards per game on offense this season (18th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 102.6 rushing yards per contest (14th-ranked) on defense.
- The Chargers’ defense has been thriving on third down, allowing a 33.3% third-down conversion percentage (fourth-best). Offensively, they rank 19th in the NFL with a 38.2% third-down rate.
- The Chargers’ defense has been struggling in terms of yards surrendered per play, ranking second-worst at 6.3. They have been more productive offensively, putting up 5.8 yards per play (seventh-ranked).
- With eight forced turnovers (12th in NFL) and three turnovers committed (first in NFL) this season, the Chargers rank sixth in the NFL with a turnover margin of +5.
Best Players for Chargers
- Justin Herbert: 1,333 PASS YDS / 266.6 YPG / 68.7% / 9 TD / 2 INT / 26 CAR / 75 RUSH YDS / 3 TD
- Joshua Kelley: 58 CAR / 209 YDS / 41.8 YPG / 1 TD / 2 REC / 7 YDS / 1.4 YPG / 0 TD
- Austin Ekeler: 30 CAR / 144 YDS / 72 YPG / 1 TD / 8 REC / 82 YDS / 41 YPG / 0 TD
- Keenan Allen: 42 REC / 519 YDS / 103.8 YPG / 4 TD
- Josh Palmer: 15 REC / 220 YDS / 44 YPG / 1 TD
- Gerald Everett: 16 REC / 123 YDS / 24.6 YPG / 1 TD
- Kenneth Murray: 35 TKL / 4 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT / 2 PD
