The Los Angeles Chargers will face off against the Kansas City Chiefs at 8:20 ET on Sunday, December 8th. This matchup is being played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

On Sunday, December 8th, the Chargers and Chiefs will face off in an AFC West matchup at 8:20 ET. The game, being played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO, will be broadcast on NBC. The Chiefs are favored at -204 on the money line and -4 on the point spread. The over/under line is currently at 43 points.

• Date: Sunday, December 8th
• Time: 8:20 ET
• Location: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
• TV: NBC

Chargers vs Chiefs

With an 8-4 record, the Chargers have a 94.6% chance of making the playoffs, but their chances of winning the AFC West are just 3.3%. They rank 14th in our NFL power rankings and are 8-3-1 against the spread, including an 8-1 mark as favorites. Their O/U record is 4-8, with their games averaging 37.3 points compared to an average line of 42.2.

In week 13, the Chargers bounced back from a week 12 loss to the Ravens by beating the Falcons 17-13. They were 0.5-point favorites and covered the spread, improving their record to 8-4. The combined scoring of 30 points fell below the 47-point line.

With an 11-1 record, the Chiefs sit atop the AFC standings and have a 96.3% chance of winning the AFC West. They’ve won two straight since their week 11 loss to the Bills, including a 19-17 win over the Raiders in week 13. Kansas City was a 13.5-point favorite in that game but couldn’t cover the spread, bringing their ATS record to 4-7-1.

The Chiefs rank 6th in our NFL power rankings heading into week 14. They have a +4.5 scoring margin this season and are on a six-game ATS losing streak. Their O/U record is 6-6, with an average of 43.7 points scored in their games.

Chargers Injury Report

• Hayden Hurst – Hip (Out)
• Eli Apple – Hamstring (Out)
• Denzel Perryman – Groin (Questionable)
• Asante Samuel Jr. – Shoulder (Out)
• Simi Fehoko – Elbow (Out)
• Chris Rumph II – Foot (Out)
• J.K. Dobbins – Knee (Out)
• Alohi Gilman – Hamstring (Out)
• Chris Collins – Undisclosed (Out)
• Cam Hart – Ankle (Questionable)
• Bucky Williams – Undisclosed (Out)
• Tyler McLellan – Undisclosed (Out)
• Ladd McConkey – Knee (Questionable)
• Brenden Rice – Shoulder (Out)
• Junior Colson – Ankle (Out)

Chiefs Injury Report

• BJ Thompson – Chest (Out)
• Rashee Rice – Knee (Out)
• Jared Wiley – Knee (Out)
• Spencer Shrader – Right Hamstring (Questionable)
• McKade Mettauer – Knee (Out)
• Peyton Hendershot – Calf (Out)
• Jody Fortson – Knee (Out)
• Skyy Moore – Core Muscle (Out)
• Jaylen Watson – Ankle (Out)
• Marquise Brown – Shoulder (Out)
• Harrison Butker – Left Knee (Out)

Chargers Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 14, the Chargers rank 14th in our offensive power rankings. They are 17th in the NFL in points per game (21.7) and 24th in passing yards per game (198.4), despite being 30th in passing attempts. On the ground, they rank 18th in rushing yards per game (112.9) on 27.3 attempts per game. The Chargers are 18th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversion rate (37.7%) but have been efficient in the red zone, ranking 5th in the league with a 53.3% conversion rate.

In week 13, Justin Herbert threw for 147 yards on 16/23 passing, with no touchdowns or interceptions, and was sacked 5 times. Ladd McConkey led the team with 9 catches for 117 yards, and Gus Edwards had 32 rushing yards on 6 carries. The Chargers scored 8 points in the 3rd quarter but were shut out in the 4th. They struggled on 3rd down, converting just 3 of 11 attempts, and failed to score on 2 red zone trips.

Chiefs Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 14, the Chiefs rank 7th in our offensive power rankings. They are 10th in the NFL in points per game (24.1) and 15th in yards per game (341.6). Kansas City leads the league in 3rd-down conversion percentage (51.8%) but ranks 22nd in red zone conversion percentage. They average 229.8 passing yards per game, which ranks 12th, on 35.6 attempts per game (6th). On the ground, they are 19th in rushing yards per game, with 111.8, on 27.6 attempts per contest.

Patrick Mahomes threw for 306 yards (26/46) and one touchdown in week 13 against the Raiders, posting a passer rating of 84. DeAndre Hopkins led the team with 90 receiving yards on 4 catches, while Isiah Pacheco had 44 rushing yards on 7 carries. Kansas City scored 3 points in the 4th quarter and converted 1 of 5 red zone attempts.

Chargers Team Defense

Despite allowing 350 yards, the Chargers’ defense came up with four interceptions in their 17-13 win over the Falcons. Atlanta was limited to a 21.4% conversion rate on third down. The Chargers’ run defense held up well, allowing just 116 yards on 37 attempts (3.1 yards per attempt).

Against the pass, the Chargers gave up 234 yards, with Atlanta completing 24 passes. However, Los Angeles kept the Falcons out of the endzone through the air, and their four interceptions were a key factor in the game.

Chiefs Team Defense

In their 19-17 win over the Raiders, the Chiefs allowed 434 offensive yards, but their defense stepped up on third downs, allowing just a 25% conversion rate. They also recorded three sacks and limited the Raiders to 116 rushing yards on 25 attempts. Despite giving up 318 passing yards, the Chiefs held the Raiders to just 17 points.

Kansas City’s defense did struggle to defend the deep ball, as the Raiders averaged 9.1 yards per passing attempt. They will look to improve in this area in their upcoming games.

Chargers vs Chiefs Trends

• When looking at their past ten road matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 17 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
• Across their ten previous home games, Kansas City has an ATS mark of 5-3-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 9-1 while averaging 22 points per game.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Chargers have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 0-2-1.
• Although the Chiefs have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 0-3.

Chargers vs Chiefs Prediction

Our pick vs. the spread for this week 14 matchup between the Chargers and Chiefs is to take the Chiefs to cover as 4-point favorites at home. We have the Chiefs coming out on top by a score of 27-20.

For the over/under, with the line sitting at 43 points, we like the over, and our prediction is that these teams combine for 47 points.

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