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The Los Angeles Chargers (5-11) host the Kansas City Chiefs (10-6) on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at SoFi Stadium and will attempt to break a four-game losing streak.
The Chargers are totaling 20.9 points per game on offense this year (20th in NFL), and they are surrendering 24.1 points per game (25th) on the other side of the ball. The Chiefs have been keeping opposing offenses in check on the defensive side of the ball, allowing only 17.6 points per contest (third-best). Offensively, they rank 12th by accumulating 22.4 points per game.
Chargers vs. Chiefs Picks
Splash Inc. users project the Chargers will win straight up against the Chiefs on Sunday, with 13.9% of users picking them to win. On the other hand 74.8% of users have picked the Chiefs to cover the 3.5-point spread.
Game Info: Chargers vs. Chiefs
- Game Day: Sunday, January 7, 2024
- Game Time: 4:25 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Inglewood, California
- Stadium: SoFi Stadium
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Los Angeles is a 3.5-point favorite against Kansas City on Sunday and the over/under has been set at 35 points. Here’s some betting trends and insights before you place a wager on the contest.
Game Trends for Chargers
- The Chargers have posted a 6-10-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games this season they were favored by 3.5 points or more, the Chargers have a 3-0 record against the spread.
- The Chargers have hit the over in five of their 16 games with a set total (31.2%).
Stats & Insights for Chargers
- The Chargers own the 19th-ranked offense this season (327.9 yards per game), and they’ve been less effective defensively, ranking fourth-worst with 368.9 yards allowed per game.
- The Chargers are totaling 20.9 points per game offensively this season (20th in NFL), and they are surrendering 24.1 points per game (25th) on the other side of the ball.
- Despite having a bottom-five pass defense that ranks third-worst in the NFL (256.3 passing yards allowed per game), the Chargers have put up better results on the other side of the ball, ranking 13th in the NFL by putting up 232.6 passing yards per game.
- The Chargers are averaging 95.3 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 26th in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 16th, giving up 112.6 rushing yards per contest.
- The Chargers are putting up a 38.5% third-down conversion rate on offense this year (17th in NFL), and they are giving up a 38.4% third-down percentage (17th) on defense.
- This season, the Chargers are putting up 5.4 yards per play (16th in the league), while surrendering 5.9 per play on the defensive side of the ball (27th in the NFL).
- The Chargers have forced 20 total turnovers (21st in NFL) this season and have turned it over 20 times (16th in NFL) for a turnover margin of an even, 17th-ranked in the league.
Best Players for Chargers
- Easton Stick: 871 PASS YDS / 217.8 YPG / 65.4% / 3 TD / 1 INT / 14 CAR / 67 RUSH YDS / 1 TD
- Austin Ekeler: 169 CAR / 617 YDS / 47.5 YPG / 5 TD / 44 REC / 398 YDS / 30.6 YPG / 1 TD
- Joshua Kelley: 105 CAR / 404 YDS / 25.3 YPG / 2 TD / 8 REC / 32 YDS / 2 YPG / 0 TD
- Keenan Allen: 108 REC / 1,243 YDS / 95.6 YPG / 7 TD
- Josh Palmer: 32 REC / 537 YDS / 59.7 YPG / 2 TD
- Quentin Johnston: 36 REC / 414 YDS / 25.9 YPG / 2 TD
- Derwin James: 117 TKL / 5 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 INT / 7 PD
Game Trends for Chiefs
- The Chiefs have gone 9-7-0 ATS this season.
- Chiefs games have gone over the point total in five out of 16 opportunities (31.2%).
Stats & Insights for Chiefs
- The Chiefs have been dominant on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering only 285.8 total yards per game (second-best). On offense, they rank ninth by posting 356.5 total yards per game.
- The Chiefs have been keeping opposing offenses in check on the defensive side of the ball, giving up just 17.6 points per game (third-best). On offense, they rank 12th by piling up 22.4 points per game.
- Things have been going well for the Chiefs on both offense and defense, as they are averaging 252.7 passing yards per game (fifth-best) and ceding just 172.9 passing yards per game (second-best).
- In terms of rushing, the Chiefs rank 19th in the NFL on offense (103.8 rushing yards per game) and 17th defensively (112.9 rushing yards allowed per contest).
- With a 44.1% third-down conversion rate on offense, the Chiefs rank sixth in the NFL. Defensively, they rank 10th, allowing a 37.1% third-down rate.
- The Chiefs have been dominant on defense in terms of yards per play, surrendering just 5.1 (fifth-best). Offensively, they rank sixth in the NFL by racking up 5.8 yards per play.
- The Chiefs have forced 16 turnovers this season and have turned the ball over 27 times, resulting in a -11 turnover margin that is second-worst in the NFL.
Best Players for Chiefs
- Isiah Pacheco: 205 CAR / 935 YDS / 66.8 YPG / 7 TD / 44 REC / 244 YDS / 17.4 YPG / 2 TD
- Patrick Mahomes II: 75 CAR / 389 YDS / 24.3 YPG / 0 TD
- Travis Kelce: 93 REC / 984 YDS / 65.6 YPG / 5 TD
- Rashee Rice: 79 REC / 938 YDS / 58.6 YPG / 7 TD
- Justin Watson: 27 REC / 460 YDS / 32.9 YPG / 3 TD
- Justin Reid: 95 TKL / 5 TFL / 3 SACK / 1 INT / 7 PD
