Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers Week 15 betting guide

The Kansas City Chiefs (9-4) face the Los Angeles Chargers (8-5) at SoFi Stadium for Week 15 of the NFL. Let's take a look at the betting lines for Thursday's matchup. The Chiefs started the week as 3.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 3.0, leaving the Chiefs at -169 and Chargers at +150. The total points line is set at 52.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110.

• The Chiefs have a 6-7-0 ATS record this season, while the Chargers hold a record of 7-6-0.
• The Chiefs have a 6-7-0 O/U record this season (meaning six games have gone over the total points line and seven have gone under). The Chargers also have a 6-7-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

• The Chiefs are averaging 27.0 points per game this season (T8th in the league). Comparatively, the Chargers are averaging 27.0 (T8th).
• Defensively, the Chiefs are giving up only 20.6 points per game this season (6th in the league), while the Chargers are giving up an average of 25.8 points (26th).

Moving the chains

• With an average of 389.6, the Chiefs rank 4th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Chargers rank 6th with 385.2 yards per game.
• In terms of yards allowed, the Chiefs are giving up 361.7 per game this season (24th in the league), while the Chargers are giving up an average of 348.5 (16th).

Ascendency in the air

• The Chiefs have recorded 277.9 passing yards per game this season (6th in the league). Comparatively, the Chargers' defense has given up 207.8 passing yards per game (4th).
• Meanwhile, the Chargers have recorded 280.3 passing yards per game this season (5th in the league), while the Chiefs' defense has given up 252.0 passing yards per game (26th).

Advantage on the ground

• Looking at the ground game, the Chiefs have recorded 111.7 rushing yards per game this season (16th in the league). Although not an overly impressive number, they may look to take advantage in this area given the Chargers are allowing 140.7 rushing yards per game (31st).
• On the other hand, the Chargers have recorded 104.9 rushing yards per game this season (21st in the league), while the Chiefs are giving up 109.7 rushing yards per game (14th).

Protecting the ball

• Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Chiefs have recorded 23 total takeaways this season (T6th in the league), while the Chargers have recorded 18 (T13th).
• On offense, the Chiefs have recorded 23 total giveaways this season (T29th in the league), while the Chargers have taken better care of the ball, recording 15 (T8th).

First to Score

The Chiefs are -125 to score first, while the Chargers are -106.

• The Chiefs have scored first in nine of their 13 games this season.
• The Chargers have scored first in seven of their 13 games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

• The Chiefs and Chargers have each recorded the first touchdown in nine of their 13 games this season.

Which team will get a quick start?

The Chiefs are -145 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Chargers are +120.

• The Chiefs have been the first to score 10 points in nine of their 13 games this season.
• The Chargers have been the first to score 10 points in seven of their 13 games this season.

First Quarter Moneyline

The Chiefs are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -141, while the Chargers are +120.

• The Chiefs have a 8-4-1 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Chargers hold a record of 6-3-4.

Last Time They Met

The Chargers recorded an upset 30-24 victory over the Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium when these teams last met in Week 3, 2021. Mike Williams was dominant during that matchup, finishing with 122 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns.