Chargers vs Chiefs Prediction, Odds & Picks — NFL Week 7: AFC West Showdown at Arrowhead

The Los Angeles Chargers aim to reach the .500 mark when they face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7 of the 2023 NFL season. It’s the first meeting between the AFC West rivals this year, leaving time to tell who’ll win the next chapter of the Chargers vs Chiefs rivalry.

If the Chiefs beat the Chargers on Sunday, they'd move 3.5 games ahead of them with 10 to play. They'd also be at least four up on Denver and two up on the Raiders.

Barring horrific injuries, you could start printing the AFC West banner for an eighth straight year.

— Matt Verderame (@MattVerderame) October 17, 2023

The Chargers had their two-game winning streak snapped last week with a 20-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday. Meanwhile, the Chiefs are coming off a 19-8 victory over the Denver Broncos, marking their fifth consecutive victory in the process.

Does Los Angeles have what it takes to derail its rival’s momentum? Or will Kansas City manage to pull off another impressive victory?

Hoping to get in on the Chargers vs. Chiefs action? This article has all of your betting needs covered for Sunday’s matchup, including an analysis of the latest NFL odds, a prediction, and the best bets you can make.

Chargers vs Chiefs Preview — NFL Week 7

Chargers vs Chiefs Game Information

• Matchup: Los Angeles Chargers (2-3, 1-1 Away) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (5-1, 2-1 Home)
• Venue & Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO)
• Date: Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023
• Game Time: 4:25 p.m. Eastern Time
• Chargers vs. Chiefs TV Channel: CBS

Chargers vs Chiefs Odds

NFL game odds courtesy of Bovada as of Saturday, Oct. 21 at 11:20 p.m. ET. Odds from other sportsbooks may also be mentioned in this article.

Spread

• Los Angeles Chargers +5 (-115)
• Kansas City Chiefs -5 (-105)

Over/Under

• Over 47.5 Points (-105)
• Under 47.5 Points (-115)

Moneyline

• Los Angeles Chargers +200
• Kansas City Chiefs -240

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Chargers vs Chiefs Betting Trends

• The Chargers are 3-15 straight up in their last 18 games against Kansas City.
• Kansas City is 9-0 straight up in its last nine games against the AFC.
• The Chargers are 8-4 ATS in their last 12 road games.
• Kansas City is 1-4 ATS in its last five home games against the Chargers.
• The total has hit the Under in five of the Chargers’ last seven games against the AFC West.
• The total has hit the Under in eight of Kansas City’s last 11 Week 7 matchups.

Chargers vs Chiefs Prediction — NFL Week 7

It goes without saying that the Chiefs are the hottest team in the NFL at the moment. Five straight victories is nothing to sneeze at, especially with how the defending Super Bowl Champions are defeating the competition.

While they’ve been known for their offense during the Patrick Mahomes era, the Chiefs’ defenders have been stepping up lately. They only allowed an average of 13.4 PPG over the five previous games, playing a big role in Kansas City’s plus-12.0 average scoring margin during that span.

The Chargers boast their fair share of players who can challenge opposing defenses, however, the offense was lacking last week. Los Angeles only scored 17 points while averaging 4.5 yards per play during the loss to the Cowboys.

Speaking of defenses, Mahomes & Co. are likely salivating at the upcoming matchup. After all, the Chargers are surrendering 24.8 points (No. 23) and 391.6 total yards (No. 31) per game.

Specifically, Los Angeles has difficulties defending the pass, highlighted by its allowing an NFL-worst 289.0 passing yards per game. Given that Miami is the only team averaging more passing yards than Kansas City, expect the Chiefs to air the ball out early and often this weekend.

It’s also worth noting how one-sided this rivalry has been lately. Not only have the Chiefs won 15 of their last 18 meetings against the Chargers, but they’ve also emerged victorious in six of their last nine games against them at Arrowhead Stadium.

The Chiefs are clicking and I fully expect them to keep the momentum going. The Chargers just can’t be trusted at the moment. Their offense looked suspect in Week 6 while their defense has too many holes that haven’t been addressed yet.

Once the Chiefs get a rhythm going through the air, it’ll be lights out for their AFC West rivals.

Prediction: Chiefs 27, Chargers 21

Bet: Chiefs -5 (-105 on Bovada)

Chargers vs Chiefs Player Prop — NFL Week 7

Now that Chargers vs. Chiefs player prop odds are available, I’m going with a Rashee Rice anytime touchdown.

Rice has become one of Mahomes’ favorite weapons, ranking second on the Chiefs when it comes to targets (28), receptions (21), receiving yards (245), and TDs (2). The rookie wideout now has a juicy matchup lined up in the form of the Chargers, who’ve allowed the fifth-most receiving yards and third-most TDs to wide receivers this season.

With a 47.5-point total pointing to a potential shootout, the Chiefs could be forced to air the ball out often, making Rice an optimizing scoring threat this week.

Bet: Rashee Rice Anytime Touchdown (+200 on Bovada)

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Chargers vs Chiefs Week 7 FAQ

When is Chargers vs Chiefs?

• The Chargers and Chiefs will collide on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023.

Where is Chargers vs Chiefs?

• The Chargers and Chiefs will play each other at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

What time does Chargers vs Chiefs start?

• Kickoff for the upcoming LAC vs. KC matchup is slated for 4:25 p.m. ET.

How can I watch Chargers vs Chiefs?

• Chargers and Chiefs fans can tune in to CBS for Sunday’s matchup.

How can I bet on Chargers vs Chiefs?

• All of the top online sports betting sites will have NFL odds, but here are some of the sites we recommend most for football enthusiasts.