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Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs Prediction, 9/15/2022 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 2

by Tony Sink - 9/13/2022

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Game: Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs

Date: Thursday, September 15, 2022

Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO

TV: Prime Video

Odds/Point Spread: Chiefs (-3)

Total/Over-Under: 52.5

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium is the location where the Kansas City Chiefs (1-0) will take on the Los Angeles Chargers (1-0) on Thursday. Kansas City opens this contest as 3-point favorites. The over/under is 52.5.

The Los Angeles Chargers come into this game with a record of 1-0 for this year. In their last game, the Chargers stepped onto the field against the Raiders and earned the victory with a final of 24-19. Austin Ekeler was the rushing leader for the Chargers with 14 totes for 36 yards (2.6 yds per carry). Keenan Allen left with an average of 16.5 yards per catch by totaling 66 yds on 4 receptions. Justin Herbert connected on 26/34 with 279 yards through the air and 3 touchdowns. He had a quarterback rate of 129.4 and finished the game with no interceptions. Against the rush, the Chargers conceded 64 yards on 13 attempts, which averages out to 4.9 yds per run allowed. Los Angeles allowed 22 pass completions on 37 attempts for a total of 256 yards, and a completion percentage of 59.5%. In the game, they had 65 plays which gave them 355 yds. The Los Angeles Chargers ran the football 31 different times and had 76 yards, earning them an average of 2.5 yds per carry.

The Chargers have racked up 355 total yards for the year. Los Angeles has accrued 12 first downs as a team, and they have been hurt by 5 penalties for 21 yds. When it comes to scoring, Los Angeles has totaled 3 passing touchdowns and 0 touchdowns via the ground. They have yet to turn the ball over. As a team they average 76.0 yards in the run game ranking them 24th in the National Football League. Regarding scoring, the Los Angeles Chargers hold an average of 24.0 points per contest.

The Chargers sit in 11th in the NFL when it comes to team defense, allowing 19.0 PPG. They are allowing an average of 4.9 yards per running attempt and 64.0 rushing yards per contest over the course of this year. Overall, they have allowed 64 yards via the running game in 1 game. In terms of passing yards, the Chargers have given up 256 yards which ranks them 21st in the NFL. They are allowing 256.0 yards per game through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 59.5%. Overall, they are giving up 320.0 yards per game which ranks them 12th in the league. They have granted 2 touchdowns via the pass as well as 0 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Chiefs head into this matchup 1-0 for this season. In their last contest, the Chiefs got the win with a final of 44-21 when they faced the Cardinals. Patrick Mahomes (5 TDs) ended the contest with 360 yards on 30/39 through the air while his quarterback rate was 144.2. He kept the ball away from the defense with no picks and his avg yards per attempt was 9.2 yds. Isiah Pacheco carried the ball 12 times for 62 yds, ending the game with 5.2 yards per attempt for Kansas City. Travis Kelce had the best day in terms of receiving for the Chiefs, bringing in 8 throws for 121 yards (15.1 yards per reception). Kansas City rushed for 4.7 yards per carry, finishing with a total of 128 yards on 27 attempts. The Chiefs finished the contest with 488 yds while running 66 plays (7.4 yds per play). The Chiefs pass defense gave up a completion rate of 63.2%, relinquishing 179 yards on 24 for 38 through the air. Kansas City relinquished 22 running attempts for 103 yds (4.7 yards per rush).

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When looking at their scoring prowess, the Chiefs currently rank 1st in the league by tallying 44.0 points per game. During the season so far, the Chiefs have thrown for 360 passing yards, which has them ranked 1st in the NFL. They average 128.0 yards per game. The Kansas City Chiefs have an average of 488.0 yards per game which has them sitting 2nd in football. The Kansas City offense has racked up 25 yds of penalties on 3 infractions, which ranks 27th in the NFL in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed 0 picks while losing 1 fumble and they have tallied 22 first downs.

They have given up 2 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 179.0 yards/outing, which has them sitting 7th in football. They have earned 0 takeaways this year. The Chiefs defense has taken part in 63 plays, which is good for 17th in the league. The Chiefs are conceding 21.0 PPG, which has them sitting 17th in the NFL.

Who will win tonight's Chargers/Chiefs NFL game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Chargers +3

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