Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs 11/29/24 – In a vital week 13 meeting, the Chiefs, who have won ten of their eleven matches so far this season, will be hosting the Raiders, who have only two wins this season and have lost their last seven games in a row. As they take on the Chiefs, one of the toughest teams in the league, the Raiders are just looking for any sign of life. The Raiders will be quaking in their boots, as the winners of this game, the Chiefs, defeated the Panthers in their previous encounter. Considering how well the Chiefs have been performing recently, this game may not be competitive as many expect the Raiders to struggle against their fierce rivals.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs 11/29/24
| When: | Friday, November 29, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium |
| TV: | Prime Video |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Raiders | +13 (-110) | Over 42.5 (-110) | +550 |  |
| Chiefs | -13 (-110) | Under 42.5 (-110) | -900 | |
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— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) November 29, 2024
The Chiefs are hot expected to win, with the moneyline sitting at -900 and the spread at -13. Considering their 10-1 record, it’s easy to see why the Chiefs are so popular as hosts, but there is still some value for those who want to wager on the total. Both teams have been trending towards the over in their recent games, with the Chief hitting the over in 7 out of their last 9 games against the Raiders. The odds may be heavy, but Las Vegas has provided some offense which puts the over at -110 in great value.
Desmond Ridder QB vs. Patrick Mahomes QB
Desmond Ridder’s season can best be described as a Rollercoaster. He has accumulated a woeful 138 passing yards throughout three games with an astonishing low average of 46 yards per game. He does not throw any picks, but Ridder has been the reason for the Raiders offense struggle. The young QB has a 61.5% completion rate while having yet to throw any interceptions; he has 1 touchdown against. Ridder will have to have a serious game if the Raiders hope to stop the Chiefs offense.
Speaking of the Chiefs, its quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the Superbowl MVP, is again a contender in reaching the top of all the NFL QBs as he remains one of the deadliest ones. Mahomes has posted such figures throughout the season: 2673 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 93.2 passer rating- as dynamic as usual. Defenses have been fearing him all season due to his unrivaled ability to make plays outside of the pocket, as well as his ability to throw long passes, which he has done throughout the season. He might have 11 interceptions but the Chiefs offense remains top class, especially with Mahomes looking to exploit the struggling Raiders secondary. In order for the Chiefs to cover the spread, it is imperative that Mahomes performs like an MVP once again.
Raiders Rushing and Receiving
The Raiders are on their losing streak, including recent losses to Denver and Miami. Ameer Abdullah, who usually plays as the running back for the Raiders, has not had an impressive performance throughout the season. This season, he has just a single rushing touchdown to his name and only averages approximately 40 rushing yards in a game. His lack of big runs and ability to go the distance on a run has greatly hobbled the ground game for the Raiders. The Raiders, who are facing the Kansas City Chiefs defense, which concedes 4.3 yards per carry, will need to step up their running game in order to prevent the Chiefs’ offense from being on the field for too long.
Chiefs Rushing and Receiving
Kareem Hunt has been a consistent but not eye-catching member of the Chiefs’ running back corps, contributing 577 yards and registering 5 touchdowns with a 3.7 average yards per carry, which is quite low for a player of his caliber. There’s a good chance the Chiefs’ offensive linemen will provide him opportunities to exploit a weak Raiders defensive line. In the throwing game, tight end Travis Kelce has been Meshing Hammes’ favorite with 569 yards and 2 touchdowns as he uses leverage against the linebackers and safeties. Considering the tight ends hurt the Raiders so much, he should be lethal as always in the Chiefs’ offensive scheme.
Trends
Las Vegas Raiders Betting Trends
The Raiders are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Las Vegas’ last 7 games.
Las Vegas are 0-7 SU in their last 7 games.
Las Vegas are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games against Kansas City.
Las Vegas are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games on the road.
Kansas City Chiefs Betting Trends
Kansas City are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 5 games.
Kansas City are 16-1 SU in their last 17 games.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Kansas City’s last 9 games against Las Vegas.
Kansas City are 8-0 SU in their last 8 games at home.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs Betting Prediction
Recently, the Raiders haven’t done too bad proving their worth. Still, their away game displays them in a bad light, and it’s difficult to envision them winning this particular match. However, with Mahomes at his best and the Chiefs likely to post a strong showing against a mediocre offense, the Kansas City spread should win easily since it’s only 13 points. Though the Raiders seem to be leaning more towards overs, probably has the offense that will get the total above 42.5 points.
Prop bets can be placed for Mahomes passing yards over and Kelce reaching over on receptions, as there’s no doubt he’ll receive a lot of work. The same can be said for Abdullah’s rushing yards, which covers him for the game as a bet for less is a good option.
Score Prediction: Kansas City Chiefs 34, Las Vegas Raiders 14.
