The Kansas City Chiefs (-8) are heading west to battle their AFC West nemesis Oakland Raiders at Oakland Coliseum. This late afternoon game is scheduled to get underway at 4:05 p.m. ET and CBS has the TV rights.
Betting Preview: Oakland Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs
In this Sunday AFC matchup, Kansas City is projected as the favorite and is currently giving up 8 points. The Chiefs are also receiving -330 moneyline odds while the Raiders are +260. If one team can catch a lucky break early on it will result in a solid in-game betting opportunity. Vegas has placed the over/under (O/U) at 52.5 points.
The sharp action has been siding with the Raiders. This game’s line originally opened at 9 and the O/U was set initially at 52.
The Chiefs have gained 1.0 unit this season and are 1-0 against the spread (ATS). The team’s posted an O/U record of 1-0.
The Raiders are up 1.3 units this year. The team is 1-0 ATS and has an O/U record of 0-1.
The Chiefs are 1-0 straight up (SU) and they have yet to face any AFC West opponents this year. The Raiders are 1-0 SU overall and 1-0 SU against divisional foes.
The Chiefs are looking to remain unbeaten after a 40-26 victory over Jacksonville last week where Patrick Mahomes completed 25 passes on 33 attempts for 378 yards and three touchdowns. Damien Williams (just 26 rushing yards on 13 attempts, one TD) and LeSean McCoy (81 yards on 10 carries) led the running attack in the win while Sammy Watkins (nine receptions, 198 yards, three TDs) and Williams (six catches, 39 yards) shared the receiving duties.
The Oakland Raiders just got a 24-16 win over Denver a week ago. The team’s defensive secondary allowed the Broncos to air it out for 268 yards. Courtland Sutton was a bright spot in the loss for Denver, accounting for 120 yards on seven catches. For Oakland, Derek Carr completed 22-of-26 passes for 259 yards and one touchdown. Josh Jacobs (85 yards on 23 rush attempts, two TDs) spearheaded the ground attack in the win while Darren Waller (seven receptions, 70 yards) and Tyrell Williams (six catches, 105 yards, one TD) led the pass-catching attack.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Oakland Raiders Betting Prediction
SU Winner: Chiefs, ATS Winner: Chiefs, O/U: Over
Team Betting Notes
- The Oakland defensive unit has created three sacks on the year while Kansas City has one.
- Both teams have yet to lose a fumble in 2019.
- The Chiefs offense allowed 26 sacks last season. Their defense created 52 sacks.
- The Raiders offensive line gave up 52 sacks last year. Their defense sacked opposing quarterbacks 13 times
- The Chiefs created 16 rushing touchdowns last season.
- The Raiders put up nine rushing touchdowns last season.
- The Chiefs put up 4.8 yards per carry last season while allowing a YPC of 5.0 to opponents.
- The Raiders registered 4.2 yards per carry last season and allowed a YPC of 4.7 to opponents.
- The Chiefs produced 50 passing touchdowns last season.
- The Raiders logged 19 passing touchdowns last season.
- The O/U for Oakland’s previous game was set at 43. The under cashed in the 24-16 triumph over Denver.
- The O/U for Kansas City’s last game going into it was 48.5. The over cashed in the team’s 40-26 victory over Jacksonville.
