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5 Chiefs-Chargers Prop Bets & Betting Lines To Back On MNF

Adam Thompson for Bookies.com

Adam Thompson  | 3 mins

5 Chiefs-Chargers Prop Bets & Betting Lines To Back On MNF

A critical AFC West showdown looms on Monday Night Football as Philip Rivers and the Los Angeles Chargers face Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in Mexico City.

The Chiefs (6-4) have had the Chargers’ number away from Kansas City, winning nine of the last 10 meetings. The Chargers (4-6) are 5-2 ATS in their last seven against above-.500 teams.


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Let’s take a look at some of the best bets fans of NFL betting should consider:

Chiefs-Chargers Best Bets

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OTHER BETS TO BACK

  • Highest-Scoring Half | First -110 (888sport)
  • Second Half | Chargers ML +114 (FanDuel)
  • Most Punts | Chiefs +185 (William Hill)

All odds current as of publication but subject to change. Check out the latest Chiefs-Chargers odds here.

PICK 1: Chargers +4

The Chiefs have dominated the Chargers, covering in four of the last five meetings overall. But while Mahomes will do what Mahomes will do, KC has lost four of six, giving up 35, 31 and 31 points in the last three defeats.

The Chargers can sling it and now run it with Melvin Gordon back to his old form. L.A. is also among the NFL’s top defenses against tight ends. If the Chargers slow down Travis Kelce, that’s huge.

5 Chiefs-Chargers Prop Bets & Betting Lines To Back On MNF 1
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes returned last week and threw for 446 yards and three touchdowns.

PICK 2: Under 52 Points

This is the highest total of the week, and it’s a little too high. For as high-scoring as Chiefs games are, they still average 49 ppg over the last six weeks. The Chargers can score, too, but success is predicated by their defense, and the total has averaged just 39.6 over the last seven weeks. Look for L.A. to control tempo as much as it can.

PICK 3: Highest-Scoring Half – First

Chargers games average 20.4 ppg in the first half and 19.1 in the second half. Not a big disparity. But then look at Chiefs games: the first halves average 29.5 ppg, the second half just 22.8. Both teams, more often than not, have scored more of their points in the first half, and allowed most of their points in the first half.


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PICK 4: Second Half – Chargers ML

The Chiefs get off to a hot start and often overwhelm opponents in the second quarter to build leads. But they’ve allowed a whopping 17.3 ppg over the last three weeks and have been outscored in the second half overall this season. The Chargers are a second-half team, outscoring opponents by 3.3 ppg.

5 Chiefs-Chargers Prop Bets & Betting Lines To Back On MNF 2
Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa will be key to keeping the Chiefs off the board in the second half.

PICK 5: Most Punts - Chiefs

The line here is outrageous. The Chiefs average just 3.1 punts per game, second-fewest in the NFL. The only team that punts less often: the Chargers, at 2.9 per game. Anything could happen that pushes one team over the other in this prop, but the odds are skewed so strongly to one side. KC offers considerable value.


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About the Author

Adam Thompson for Bookies.com
Adam Thompson
NFL writer and expert Adam Thompson joined Bookies.com in 2019 after a successful run as senior handicapper for SportsLine and CBSSports.com. He's long been established as one of the nation's premier handicappers, specializing in the NFL where he's hit on more than 60% over the past three years. Adam's NBA, PGA and horse racing picks have also produced major winners over the last 12 months. His customized NFL and NBA odds for players and teams have been picked up by hundreds of websites over the past year.