Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders Betting Pick & Prediction 10/27/24
At 4:25 ET on Sunday, October 27th, the Chiefs and Raiders will face off in a week eight AFC West matchup at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The Chiefs are heavily favored, with their money line at -517 and the Raiders at +381. The Chiefs are favored by -10 points on the road, and the over/under line is set at 41.5 points. You can catch this one on CBS.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS VS LAS VEGAS RAIDERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Las Vegas Raiders +10
This game will be played at Allegiant Stadium at 4:25 ET on Sunday, October 27th.
WHY BET THE LAS VEGAS RAIDERS:
- We have the Raiders winning this one by a score of 25 to 18
- Not only do we have the Raiders winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +10
- Look for this game to go over the line of 41.5 points
Will The Chiefs Win As Road Favorites?
The Chiefs improved to 6-0 with a 28-18 road win over the 49ers in week 7. Kansas City entered the game as 2.5-point underdogs but came away with a double-digit victory. The combined scoring fell short of the 47.5-point line, marking the fourth straight game the Chiefs have gone under.
Heading into week 8, the Chiefs rank 3rd in our power rankings and have a 96.1% chance of winning the AFC West. They are 4-1-1 against the spread, including two straight wins. Their average scoring margin this season is +7.2 points per game.
In our offensive power rankings, the Chiefs sit 10th in the NFL, and they are 11th in points per game, averaging 24.3. They rank 10th in the league in passing yards per game (221.5) and 12th in passing attempts. On the ground, Kansas City is 6th in rushing attempts per game and 10th in rushing yards, with 128.8 per game. They have been strong on 3rd down, converting 45.3% of their attempts, which ranks 4th in the NFL.
Patrick Mahomes struggled in week 7, throwing for 154 yards with 2 interceptions and no touchdowns against the 49ers. Kansas City scored 14 points in the 2nd and 4th quarters, after being shut out in the 1st and 3rd. Kareem Hunt led the team with 78 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns, while Noah Gray had 4 catches for 66 yards.
In their 28-18 win over the 49ers, the Chiefs’ defense really stepped up on third downs, allowing just an 18.2% conversion rate. They also came away with three interceptions, despite only one sack. The Chiefs held the 49ers to 101 yards on 24 rushing attempts and to 209 passing yards. The 49ers completed just 54.8% of their passes.
Kansas City’s defense was tough to move the ball against, as the 49ers finished with only 310 total yards. Although they allowed 4.2 yards per attempt on the ground, the Chiefs limited big plays and didn’t allow any touchdowns through the air.
Are The Raiders Going Win In At Upset At Allegiant Stadium
Heading into week 8, the Raiders are on a three-game losing streak, putting their record at 2-5. Las Vegas ranks 28th in our NFL power rankings and has just a 4.2% chance of making the playoffs. Against the spread, the Raiders are 3-4, including a narrow cover in their 20-15 loss to the Rams in week 7.
In week 6, Las Vegas lost 32-13 to the Steelers, and in week 5, they fell 34-18 to the Broncos. Their last win came in week 4, when they beat the Browns 20-16, snapping a two-game losing streak.
Heading into week 8, the Raiders rank 30th in our offensive power rankings. They are 22nd in the NFL in points per game, averaging 17.7, and 26th in yards per game with 296.7. Las Vegas has been pass-heavy, ranking 4th in attempts, but they are 16th in passing yards per game. On the ground, they rank 27th in rushing attempts and 28th in rushing yards per game.
In week 7, Gardner Minshew struggled, posting a passer rating of 20 with 154 yards and 3 interceptions on 15/34 passing. Brock Bowers led the team with 10 catches for 93 yards, and Alexander Mattison had 92 rushing yards on 23 carries. The Raiders scored 15 points in the loss to the Rams, with 6 in the 2nd quarter, 3 in the 3rd, and 6 in the 4th.
In the Raiders’ 20-15 loss to the Rams, their defense held the Rams to 144 passing yards on just 6.3 yards per attempt. However, the Raiders allowed 115 rushing yards on 28 attempts, giving up 4.1 yards per attempt. They also struggled to generate pressure, with just one sack and losing the QB hit differential by -8.
The Raiders’ defense was tough on third downs, allowing only a 20% conversion rate, and they also came up with one interception. Despite this, the Rams were efficient with their limited completions, managing to score and come out with the win.