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After three wins in a row, the Kansas City Chiefs (3:0) meet the Los Angeles Chargers (2:1). The Chiefs are the clear favorites and are expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -7). The expected point total for the matchup is set at 41.5.

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Chiefs vs Chargers prediction and picks

• Choose ATS: Chargers (+7)
  
• Select organizational unit: Below (41.5)
  
• Forecast:
  Chargers 20 – Chiefs 18
  

Here’s how to watch Kansas City vs. Los Angeles

• Play date: Sunday, September 29, 2024
• Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
• Venue: SoFi Stadium
• Location: Inglewood, California
• TV: CBS
• Live boxscore: FOX Sports

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Current Chiefs vs. Chargers matchups

• In the last five direct duels, Kansas City has won five times against Los Angeles.
• In the last five head-to-head meetings, Kansas City has collected 135 points against Los Angeles and given up just 108 points.

Kansas City Betting Information

• So far this year, Kansas City has two wins against the spread.
• In Kansas City’s games this year, the total was exceeded on two of three occasions (66.7%).
• The Chiefs have yet to lose a game, they were the moneyline favorite and went 3-0 in those games this season.
• The implied probability in this match, taking the money line into account, gives the Chiefs a 77.3% chance of winning.

Chiefs stats

Kansas City’s key players

attack

• Patrick Mahomes has 659 passing yards, five touchdowns (sixth in the NFL) and four interceptions this year. He has completed 69.6% of his attempts, averaging 219.7 yards per game and 7.2 yards per attempt.
• He also ran for 49 yards (third on the Chiefs) without scoring a touchdown on the ground while averaging 16.3 rushing yards per game.
• Rashee Rice’s 288 receiving yards this season (fourth in the NFL) come from 29 targets and 24 receptions (third in the NFL). He averages 96.0 receiving yards and 8.0 catches per game with two receiving touchdowns (10th in the NFL).
• In the passing game, Xavier Worthy totaled 81 receiving yards and a touchdown after returning six balls on 11 targets. He is averaging 27.0 yards and 2.0 balls per game in three games.
• On the ground game, Carson Steele averages 3.8 yards per attempt (35th in the NFL) and 33.0 yards per game for a total of 99 rushing yards. He’s still looking for his first rushing touchdown of the season.

defense

• On the defensive side, Chamarri Conner has one interception (ninth in the NFL) to go with 20 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack and two passes defended in 2024.
• Nick Bolton has 4.0 TFL and 22 tackles.
• This season, Jaylen Watson has recorded 21 tackles.
• This season, Bryan Cook has 19 tackles.

Los Angeles betting information

• Los Angeles has covered the spread twice this season (2-1-0).
• There has not been an over in any Los Angeles game this season.
• The Chargers lost the only game they played this season as underdogs.
• The Chargers have a 27.0% chance of winning this game based on the moneyline implied probability.

Chargers Stats

Los Angeles’ key players

attack

• JK Dobbins is averaging 103.3 rushing yards per game this year (310 total yards, ranking third in the NFL) while scoring two rushing touchdowns.
• Quentin Johnston has 10 catches for 133 yards and three receiving touchdowns (first in the NFL). He has been targeted 13 times and is averaging 3.3 balls per game in three games played.
• Justin Herbert has thrown for 399 yards, four touchdowns (10th in the NFL) and one interception this year. He completes 67.2% of his passes while averaging 133.0 yards per game and 6.2 per attempt.
• Ladd McConkey has 109 receiving yards and one touchdown on 10 receptions after catching 17 targets.

defense

• Daiyan Henley’s 2024 performance includes 26 tackles and 2.0 TFL in three games. He leads the Chargers in tackles.
• Denzel Perryman has totaled 1.0 sacks in addition to his 2.0 TFL and 22 tackles in three games.
• Khalil Mack has 2.5 sacks (first on the Chargers) in addition to his 2.0 TFL and 10 tackles.
• Joey Bosa’s stats include nine tackles, 2.0 TFL and two sacks in two games

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