NFL Week 7: Raiders vs. Chiefs Preview, Odds, Picks (Oct 19)
- Raiders vs. Chiefs AFC West rivalry is one of the most notorious.
- The Chiefs are 12.5-point favorites.
- Raiders rookie RB Ashton Jeanty has 424 rushing yards so far.
This is one of the big rivalries, but in the past few years, the Chiefs have been so dominant that it hasn’t drawn much attention. Can Pete Carroll change that? We’ll see.
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How to Watch
- When: Sunday, October 19, 1 pm ET
- Where: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- How to Watch: CBS
Raiders vs. Chiefs Odds
Game Preview
The Raiders ended a four-game losing streak by beating the sorry Titans, 20-10, securing their second win of the year. This is an encouraging result, yet there’s a long way ahead of the LVR, especially if Geno Smith keeps throwing interceptions. He has 10 for the moment and leads the league in that category.
Ashton Jeanty is the bright spot in the Raiders. The rookie running back has 424 rushing yards on 105 carries, delivering 3 touchdowns. We can say that he is one of the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award contenders.
The Chiefs are back in the saddle, beating the Lions on Sunday Night Football, 30-17. This is what they needed, a quick recovery from the loss to the Jags they suffered a week earlier.
Mahomes passed for three touchdowns and had 257 yards through the air. He also ran for one more touchdown, having 10 rushes for 32 yards on the ground. The fact that he’s still the Chiefs’ top rusher is very concerning for the team’s long-term prospects.
Raiders vs. Chiefs Head to Head
After 132 meetings, the record in the series is 75-55-2 in favor of the Kansas City Chiefs. They have 13 wins in the last 15 events. Last year, the Chiefs were better 27-20 on the road and 19-17 at home.
Raiders vs. Chiefs Predictions
The Las Vegas Raiders have no capacity for challenging the Chiefs at Arrowhead, especially with Geno Smith in his current form. This game will end with the home team’s easy win and covered spread.
- Free NFL Picks: Chiefs -12.5
