Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs Odds & Game Pick (2021)
These two teams have been through it all this year. Las Vegas started the year at 4-1 and as one of the top offensive teams in the NFL. Since then, Jon Gruden resigned over the email scandal in the NFL. Star receiver Henry Ruggs got in a car accident, and the trial is still ongoing. Now the Raiders sit at 6-6 trying to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Kansas City Chiefs have seen regression out of Patrick Mahomes, but he is playing better. Mahomes’ struggling has been a big part of the bad losses this year, including the 27-3 loss against the Tennessee Titans. Let us look into this week to see what the roller coaster ride that both of these teams are riding will bring.
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Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook
Details
- Opening Lines: Kansas City -10.5, Total 53
- Current Lines: Kansas City -8.5, Total 47.5
- Last Game: November 14, 2021, Kansas City 41-14
- Winning Streak: Kansas City (2)
Overview
Las Vegas hasn’t been the same since Jon Gruden resigned. They have won two games and have experienced bad losses along the way. The Raiders lost 23-16 loss against the New York Giants. They also lost 41-14 against the Kansas City Chiefs. The offense which was scoring an average of 33 points at the beginning of the season is now averaging 26 points per game since Jon Gruden left. During the last five games, the offensive struggles have continued. They only have averaged 18 points per game. Defensively, the team is the same. They are giving up an average of 28 points per game. The Raiders have struggled with the pass, allowing 242 yards per game.
The Chiefs have been up and down this year. In the last couple of weeks, we have seen them get better. They have won five games in a row, and the big reason is their defense. The defense allows an average of 11 points in their last five games. They have created a lot of turnovers as well in that time. Their offense hasn’t been explosive like we have seen in the past, but they can score points. They are averaging 25 points this year, and that number could go up with Las Vegas struggling against the passing game.
Bottom Line
The Chiefs are hitting their stride at the right time, and the Raiders are starting a slump. Kansas City’s defense is playing phenomenally, and the Raiders offense hasn’t been able to get anything going. This matchup is a great time to buy the Chiefs and sell the Raiders. The 8.5 spread is awkward, which means a teaser down to a touchdown is a value play. The last time these two teams played, Kansas City won 41-14, and that was a couple of weeks ago. Take the team that is playing better football right now.
Pick: Teaser: Kansas City -7 (-150)
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