Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs Prediction, 12/25/2023 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 16

Game: Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs

Date: Monday, December 25, 2023

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

TV: CBS

Odds/Point Spread: Chiefs (-10)

Total/Over-Under: 43

The Las Vegas Raiders (6-8) are on their way to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday where they will meet the Kansas City Chiefs (9-5). Las Vegas opens this contest as 10-point dogs. The total is 43.

The Las Vegas Raiders step onto the field holding a record of 6-8 for this season. The last time they stepped on the football field, the Raiders faced the Chargers and walked away with a win by a score of 63-21. Aidan O'Connell finished 20/34 with 248 yds through the air and 4 TDs. He had a quarterback rate of 120.7 and ended the game with no interceptions. Zamir White was the rushing leader for the Raiders with 17 totes for 69 yards (4.1 yds per carry). Davante Adams held an average of 12.6 yards per reception by accumulating 101 yds on 8 catches. The Las Vegas Raiders ran the rock 26 different times and totaled 124 yds, earning them an average of 4.8 yds per carry. In all, they tallied 63 plays which gave them a total of 378 yds. Las Vegas conceded 23 pass completions on 32 tries for 234 yds, and a completion percentage of 71.9%. In the running game, the Raiders gave up 92 yds on 28 attempts, which averages out to 3.3 yards per run surrendered.

When it comes to scoring, the Las Vegas Raiders are averaging 18.9 points per contest. As a team they hold an average of 83.7 yards on the ground ranking this team at 32nd in the league. The Raiders have earned 3,988 total yards this season. Las Vegas has 148 first downs as a unit, and they have been called for 64 penalties for 555 yards. They have surrendered the ball 24 times (18 picks and 6 fumbles lost). When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Las Vegas has earned 16 touchdowns via the pass and 10 rushing touchdowns.

The Raiders rank 9th in the NFL in relation to team defense, allowing 20.0 points per contest. The opposition is running for 4.3 yards per run and 124.9 rushing yards per contest this year. Over the course of this season, they have conceded 1,748 rushing yards through 14 contests. In terms of passing yardage, the Raiders have given up 2,934 yards which puts them in 11th in the NFL. They have conceded 209.6 yards per contest via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 67.7%. For the year, they are granting 334.4 yards/contest which puts them 17th in the league.

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The Chiefs head into this game 9-5 for this year. In their last contest, the Chiefs got the victory with a final of 27-17 when they played the Patriots. Patrick Mahomes (2 touchdowns) finished the game with 305 yards on 27/37 through the air while his quarterback rate was 92.7. He had 2 interceptions and his average yds per pass attempt was 8.2 yds. Clyde Edwards-Helaire carried the rock 13 times for 37 yards, ending the contest with 2.8 yards per carry for Kansas City. Rashee Rice was one of the featured targets for the Chiefs, grabbing 9 footballs for 91 yards (10.1 yds per catch). Kansas City rushed the ball for 2.2 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 43 yds on 20 attempts. The Chiefs finished the game with 326 yds while running 61 plays (5.3 yds per play). The Chiefs pass defense gave up a completion rate of 74.2%, relinquishing 154 yds on 23 out of 31 through the air. Kansas City surrendered 16 rush attempts for 52 yds (3.3 yds per rush).

When looking at how much they score, the Chiefs sit 11th in the league with an average of 22.8 points per game. For the year so far, the Chiefs have thrown for a total of 3,579 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 255.6 passing yards per game, which is ranked 3rd in the NFL. They have an average of 103.1 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 1,444 yards for the year. The Kansas City Chiefs average 358.8 yards/outing ranking them 7th out of all teams in the league. The Kansas City offense has totaled 705 penalty yds on 85 infractions, which ranks 15th in the league in terms of making mistakes. They have tossed 15 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 9 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 189 1st downs.

They have surrendered 18 touchdowns through the air and 182.8 yards/outing, which has them in 5th in the NFL. Kansas City has conceded a total of 1,546 yards on the ground (110.4 yards per game) in addition to 9 touchdowns via the rush for the season. This year, they have surrendered 245 points in total. They have tallied 16 takeaways (8 fumbles and 8 interceptions) for the year. The Chiefs defense has participated in 842 plays, which ranks 4th in the NFL. The Chiefs are giving up 17.5 PPG, which has them ranked 3rd in football.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Chiefs -10

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