NFL Week 14 Betting Odds Favor Kansas City Chiefs against the Las Vegas Raiders
The NFL Week 14 matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Oakland Raiders promises to be an exciting encounter. Here's a breakdown of what to expect:
The game is scheduled for Sunday, December 10 at 1 PM EST, and will be broadcast on FOX. The venue for this highly-anticipated clash is Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City.
In the last 10 games between these teams, the Kansas City Chiefs have a record of 7-3. The Chiefs are favored by 4 points over the Raiders, primarily due to their recent performances, roster quality, and betting market evaluations.
The Chiefs have a high likelihood of making the playoffs (around 79.2%) and are considered contenders with a Super Bowl odds of +850, reflecting strong team depth, a powerful offense led by Patrick Mahomes, and an improved defense. In contrast, the Raiders are projected to struggle severely this season with a predicted record around 2-15, very low playoff odds, and much longer odds to win the Super Bowl (+12000), indicating weak team performance expectations.
The Over/Under of 48.5 points suggests bookmakers expect a moderate scoring game, reflecting the balance between the Chiefs' high-scoring offense and the Raiders' weaker defense, but also considering that the Raiders' offense may struggle to score many points.
In terms of betting trends, the Raiders have struggled against the spread (ATS) in their recent games, but have a decent win-loss record (SU). The total has often gone under in their games, especially on the road. The Chiefs, on the other hand, have also struggled against the spread and have a poor win-loss record, with the total going under in most of their home games.
Statistically, the Chiefs' offense averages 25.25 points, 368.25 total yards, 112.58 rush yards, and 255.67 passing yards. In comparison, the Raiders' offense averages 20.75 points, 334.5 total yards, 93.33 rush yards, and 241.17 passing yards. The Chiefs also average fewer pass attempts (28.70) compared to the Raiders (40.40). However, the Raiders have a slightly better completion percentage (54.70) compared to the Chiefs (63.41).
In terms of rushing yards, the Chiefs average 100.80, while the Raiders average 114.60. The total yards for the Chiefs in these games was 314.5, and for the Raiders, it was 335.2. Interestingly, the Chiefs have a better record when it comes to turnovers, averaging 1.10 compared to the Raiders' 1.90.
The radio broadcast for the Raiders will be on 95.7 FM, and for the Chiefs on 100.9 FM.
In their recent form, the Raiders are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games, while the Chiefs struggle with a 1-6 SU record in their last 7 games. The Raiders are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games, and the Chiefs are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games.
The total has gone under in 6 of the Raiders' last 9 games on the road, and in 12 of the Chiefs' last 17 games at home.
The average score in these games was Oakland Raiders 18.10 and Kansas City Chiefs 26.50.
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- Given the Super Bowl odds, the Chiefs are considered contenders with a +850 chance, while the Raiders have much longer odds of +12000, suggesting a significant disparity in perceived team strength ahead of their NFL Week 14 matchup.
- Despite the Chiefs' struggles against the spread (ATS) this season, their defensive stats and high-scoring offense, especially Patrick Mahomes, give them a 7-3 record against the Raiders in their last 10 games, hinting at an advantage in this American football encounter.
