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Chiefs vs Raiders Prediction, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds and Picks
Kansas City Continues Pursuit of No. 1 Seed in AFC playoffs
The Kansas City Chiefs are in the running for the top seed in the AFC playoffs when they play the Las Vegas Raiders in a Week 18 Saturday game.
With the outcome of the Cincinnati Bengals-Buffalo Bills contest still undetermined by the NFL, the Chiefs will have an opportunity to stake their claim for the No. 1 overall seed.
In front of them is a Las Vegas Raiders team that continues to compete but also finds ways to blow double-digit leads. The Raiders did so again versus San Francisco last week and did it previously in their first meeting with the Chiefs.
Which of these two squads is the best option versus the NFL betting odds in this one?
Let’s check the latest NFL odds, stats, injury reports, and NFL lines for Chiefs vs Raiders. We’ve plenty of Vegas NFL odds and NFL week 18 picks for you to consider.
Chiefs vs Raiders Betting Lines
High Stakes for Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs know for a fact that they will still be in the hunt for the top seed in the AFC playoffs when they take the field in Las Vegas.
The postponement of the Buffalo-Cincinnati game left the Chiefs (13-3) a half-game ahead of the Bills for the best record in the AFC..
The Chiefs can guarantee themselves at least a top-two seed by beating the Raiders. Kansas City has won four games in a row and already clinched the AFC West, its seventh straight division title.
The key here is the Chiefs will care about this contest and will try to make amends for how they performed in the first half of the previous meeting against Las Vegas. In the last matchup, the Chiefs were trailing 17-0 early before roaring back behind four touchdown passes from Patrick Mahomes in the 30-29 victory. A better start might be a point of focus for Kansas City.
Stidham Getting Chance With Raiders
The Raiders didn’t beat the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17, but quarterback Jarrett Stidham filled in for Derek Carr and looked very good as the Vegas quarterback.
Stidham made plays while under pressure against a fierce San Francisco pass rush. Those who bet online know that the 49ers have one of the NFL’s best defenses, and yet the Raiders consistently moved the ball against them.
Only two quarterbacks have thrown three touchdown passes against this 49ers’ defense this season: Mahomes and Stidham.
There were questions about how the Raiders would compete after the benching and departure of Carr, but they played very well.
The question with Stidham is whether it was a one-off or whether he’s actually a diamond in the rough? The jury is still very much out on him – even after one impressive effort.
Chiefs vs Raiders Match Injuries
Chiefs vs Raiders Head to Head
The Chiefs lead the series 71-54-2. The Chiefs won 30-29 in October.
Chiefs vs Raiders Game Information
- Game: Chiefs vs Raiders
- Date/Time: Saturday, Jan. 7, 4:35 p.m. ET
- Location: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
- How to watch Chiefs vs Raiders: ESPN
Chiefs vs Raiders Live stream: NFL Game Pass
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Chiefs vs Raiders Game Weather Conditions
The temperature should be 72 degrees in a domed stadium.
Chiefs vs Raiders Picks and Prediction
Predicted Score: Chiefs 34, Raiders 23
- Worth Betting on the Moneyline?
Yes. The Chiefs have to win, so they’re the pick in the sportsbook. Their offense also hasn’t played that well the past few weeks but should get right against this feeble Raiders defense.
- Worth Betting ATS?
No. The Chiefs won by only one point in their last meeting with the Raiders, and they barely beat the Denver Broncos on Sunday. They are good enough to win outright but have not been covering many spreads. Take the Raiders on the NFL betting odds.
- Worth Betting on the total?
Yes. The Chiefs are going to score at least 30 points and the Raiders are probably going to score at least 20. The over (52 points) looks good.
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