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Free NFL betting picks, odds, predictions for the Raiders vs. Chiefs in Week 18 (2023). Our best bets and top NFL picks for moneylines, over/unders and more.
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders, another article in our weekly series of free NFL betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NFL betting breakdown article is for Saturday, January 7th, 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Chiefs @ Raiders
The Chiefs take on the Raiders on Saturday, January 7th at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NFL games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Kansas City Chiefs (13-3) vs. Las Vegas Raiders (6-10)
- Date: Saturday, January 7th, 2023
- Time: 4:30 PM ET
- Venue: Allegiant Stadium
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Kansas City Chiefs - NFL Betting Analysis
Looking back to last week, the Chiefs defeated the Denver Broncos by a score of 27-24. Despite the straight-up win, the Chiefs did not cover the spread. They went into the matchup as -12.5 point favorites. In terms of the over-under, the teams combined for 51 points, which surpassed the betting line of 46. Kansas City pulled out a comeback victory over the Broncos, as they entered the 4th quarter trailing by a score of 17-13. Despite the win, Kansas City was not able to cover the spread. Through 16 games, the Chiefs have an ATS record of 5-11. So far, they have an over-under record of 8-8. This week's betting total of 53.0 is slightly higher than the line in their previous games.
As the Chiefs prepare to take on Las Vegas, they have played well on offense, ranking 1st in points per game at 29.1. Look for the team to put together another strong offensive performance, as they are facing a Raiders defense ranked 25th in points per game. Throughout the game, Kansas City should be able to move the ball through the air, as they are the 1st ranked team in terms of passing yards. In addition, they are facing off against a defense that has been vulnerable in the secondary. On the ground, the Chiefs are averaging 112.6 points per game and are facing a below-average Raiders defense.
Las Vegas Raiders - NFL Betting Analysis
Heading into week 18, the Raiders will look to get back in the win column, as they are coming off a 37-34 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. In terms of betting, Las Vegas covered the spread as 9.5-point underdogs. The teams combined for a total of 71 points, which surpassed the over-under betting line of 41. In the losing effort, the Raiders blew a 3-point lead heading into the 4th quarter, as San Francisco outscored them by 3 in the final period. Through 16 games, the Raiders have an ATS record of 8-8. So far, they have an over-under record of 8-7-1. This week's betting total of 53.0 is higher than the line in their previous games.
As the Raiders prepare to take on Kansas City, they have played well on offense, ranking 12th in points per game at 23.9. Look for the team to put together another strong offensive performance, as they are facing a Chiefs defense giving up 22.3 points per game. Throughout the game, Las Vegas should be able to move the ball through the air, as they are the 11th-ranked team in terms of passing yards. In addition, they are facing off against a defense that is 18th in passing yards allowed. On the ground, the Raiders are the 4th-ranked unit in yards per rush.
Today's NFL Betting Pick - Chiefs vs. Raiders
When looking back at the recent matchups between Kansas City and Las Vegas, the Chiefs put together a record of 4-1. The two teams have combined to average 61.8 points per game in their last 5 meetings. Heading into the second meeting of the season between these two teams, the Chiefs already have a win over the Raiders. In the previous matchup, Kansas City won by a score of 30-29. Although the Chiefs came away with the win, the Raiders covered the spread as +9.5 point underdogs. The Chiefs will look to build off last year's success over Las Vegas as they won both games by scores of 48-9 and 41-14.
The Las Vegas Raiders have performed well vs the spread in recent games, going 3-2-0. On average, the Chiefs have averaged 37.2 points per game in the past 5 head-to-head matchups, compared to Las Vegas at 24.6.
Kansas City has put together a record of 3-0 over their past 3 games. In addition, their ATS record over this stretch is 1-2 while posting a 2-1 over-under mark.
Across their last 3 road contests, Kansas City has been good against the spread posting a mark of 0-3. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 29.33 points per game.
Across their previous 3 regular season games, the Raiders have a straight-up record of just 1-2. In a similar fashion, the team's record vs the spread in these games was just 2-1. Their over-under record in this span was 2-1.
When looking at their past 3 home matchups, Las Vegas has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 30.3 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: Chiefs -9.5
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Over 53.0
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