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The Kansas Chiefs will host the LA Chargers with the line moving between -4 and -3.5 for the home team.
Action was balanced. The Chiefs have had a tough time covering the spread this season, going just 5-7 despite being 11-1 Straight Up.
Line Analysis
We get KC at 2.64 using the Sagarin Ratings. There is a bit of an overlay here.
Overlays in this range bode well for the underdog in general but the Chiefs ATS record must also come more in line with their 11-1 Straight Up record, assming the Chiefs win outright.
Chargers Player to Watch
WR Ladd McConkey has been dealing with shoulder and knee injuries but still had nine catches for 117 yards in the Chargers' win over the Falcons last week. He has the second-most yards receiving of any rookie this season and has quickly become one of Justin Herbert's go-to options in the passing game.
Chiefs Player to Watch
RB Isiah Pacheco was predictably eased back into the lineup in last week's win over the Raiders after he was sidelined since Week 2 with an ankle injury. He only had seven carries but popped one of them for 34 yards and ended up with a team-best 44 yards rushing. Pacheco was more productive than Kareem Hunt, who had seven carries for 15 yards.
Key Matchup
The Chargers WRs against the Kansas City secondary. The Chiefs have struggled mightily in the back end since cornerback Jaylen Watson was lost to a season-ending injury. They allowed the Raiders' Aidan O'Connell to throw for 340 yards and two touchdowns without an interception last week.
Key Injuries
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey is playing through nagging shoulder and knee issues. CB Cam Hart (ankle) and LB Denzel Perryman (groin) have missed the past two games but returned to practice on Wednesday. ... The Chiefs are healthy after their win last week against Las Vegas.
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