In Week 10, the Kansas City Chiefs (5-4) will travel to face the Las Vegas Raiders (5-3) on Sunday Night Football. This is a crucial AFC West matchup that could decide playoff spots for either team.
NFL betting lines this week put the Raiders as the home underdog.
The Raiders lost on the road to the New York Giants last week, 23-16. In the previous week, the Chiefs at home barely beat the Giants on Monday Night Football, 20-17. They followed that performance up by barely surviving against the Packers, who were playing without Aaron Rodgers.
Which team has the best chance to win in Week 10?
Let’s take a look at some of the top picks for the Chiefs vs. Raiders.
Chiefs-Raiders: Week 10
The AFC West is one of the most competitive divisions in the NFL. After nine weeks, each team has five wins.
The Raiders have been hot and cold, while the Chiefs have allowed more than 25 points per game. Only the Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, and Houston Texans have given up more points. Those teams have a combined record of 5-21.
So, neither of these teams may win the division. But, after victories last week from the Los Angeles Chargers and the Denver Broncos, who knows what might happen in these next few weeks.
As it stands, the Chiefs are currently favored (-2.5) for the point spread. Thus, the odds stand at -150 for them to win the money line.
And the over-under rests at 52.5. The under is slightly favored (-115).
What are your picks for these NFL betting odds?
Chiefs vs. Raiders: NFL Betting Picks
This game comes as a challenge for everyone involved. The Chiefs trail the Raiders in the division, which is strange enough.
The Chiefs, however, won their last two games (albeit by small margins), while the Raiders have suffered some devastating blows, including the loss of their head coach, Jon Gruden, and the release of their top receiver, Henry Ruggs III.
It’s not too surprising the team couldn’t pull off a road victory last week. Even if it was against the Giants, the Raiders are hurting this season.
The Chiefs also should’ve been better against the Giants. The same goes for their game against the Packers last week, especially considering Green Bay had to rely on backup quarterback Jordan Love.
It’s anybody’s guess which teams show up in Week 10. This might be one of those games where you hold your nose and hope for the best.
These teams meet twice each year. Last season, they hit the over for both games.
So why not take the points for the Raiders at home?
I like the over here, especially if it comes down a bit. But, if not, I still see the Chiefs winning by more than a field goal and believe that parlaying it with the over bet is the best move.
Take a Gamble on This Week 10 Matchup
When the Raiders host the Chiefs in Week 10, it seems like a perfect game to take a gamble, although the Raiders at +125 might offer upbeat fans some decent value.
I don’t know if they’ll have what it takes to contain Patrick Mahomes to less than their usual 24.5 points per game. That seems like a big challenge, even for the Raiders at home.
What do you think about the NFL betting lines for this Week 10 matchup? Can the Las Vegas Raiders play well at home? Or will the Kansas City Chiefs gain some ground against a rival in the AFC West?
Stop by the best online sportsbook, BetMGM, and make your picks for this game and the other NFL matchups in Week 10.
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