Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders 1/7/2023 Expert Picks, Odds and Previews
The Kansas City Chiefs will be at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada to clash with the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday afternoon. Kansas City is on a four-game winning run and a victory in this match would put them as the top seed in the American Football Conference. Kansas City comes into this week with thirteen wins on the year after a 3 point victory against Denver. The Chiefs sit at 13-3 and have the momentum heading the right way.
Kansas City won 5 of their last 6 road games. Patrick Mahomes completed 67 percent of his throws for 5,048 yards, 40 TDs, and 12 interceptions. WRs Travis Kelce and JuJu Smith Schuster totaled 2,198 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns while Marquez Valdes-Scantling had 39 receptions. The Chiefs’ ground game averages 112.6 yards per contest, and Isiah Pacheco leads with 766 yards and 4 TDs. KThe team allows 22.3 points and 331.3 yards per game. Nick Bolton leads with 165 tackles, Chris Jones has 13 sacks and L’Jarius Sneed has 3 picks.
- Kansas City Chiefs are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games against Las Vegas.
- The total went OVER in 10 of Kansas City’s last 12 matches on the road.
- Kansas City is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road against the Raiders.
Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders 1/7/2023 Expert Picks, Odds and Previews
At “ The Entertainment Capital of the World “, The Las Vegas Raiders are third 6-10 in the AFC West, and are 4-6 in their last 10 outings of the season. The Raiders are officially eliminated from playoff contention. Las Vegas will try to end their season with a bang and will play with nothing left on the line but their pride. LAs Vegas has several players on the injury list.
The Raiders have 4 of their last 6 matches at home. Jarrett Stidham completed 66% of his passes for 437 yards, 3 TDs, and 2 interceptions. WRs Davante Adams and Mack Hollins summed up for 2,118 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns while Foster Moreau had 32 receptions. Las Vegas’ ground game is averaging 122.5 yards per game and Josh Jacobs leads the way with 1,608 yards and 12 TDs. The Raiders allowed 24.2 points and 366.7 yards per game. Maxx Crosby leads the defensive line with 84 tackles, Chandler Jones has 4.5 sacks and Duron Harmon has 2 picks.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Las Vegas’ last 5 matches with the Chiefs.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Las Vegas’s last 6 games at home.
- The Raiders are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Kansas City.
Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders. The NFL pick is the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs come into their final match of the regular season with a playoff spot in the bag. Kansas City will dominate this game from the opening kickoff for the top seed in the playoffs. Take the Chiefs to do enough damage over the Raiders on the road with a blowout win and cover to end the season. Prediction: The Kansas City Chiefs win and cover 37-21.
NFL Starting Time: 4:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada
Date: Saturday, January 7, 2023
TV: ESPN+
NFL Odds: Kansas City Chiefs -9
NFL Totals: 52.5
