NFL Prop Bets: Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs - Week 1

The Kansas City Chiefs (0-0) face the Los Angeles Chargers (0-0) at Neo Química Arena for Week 1. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Friday's matchup. The Chiefs started the week as 3.0-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 2.5, leaving the Chiefs at -143 and Chargers at +120.

The total points line is set at 45.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 24-22 Kansas City.

  • The Chiefs (-110) had a 9-10-1 ATS record last season, while the Chargers (-110) held a record of 12-6-0.

Points on the board

  • The Chiefs scored 22.6 points per game last season (15th in the league). Comparatively, the Chargers averaged 23.6 (11th).
  • Defensively, the Chiefs conceded 19.2 points per game last season (4th in the league), while the Chargers gave up an average of 17.7 points (1st).

Moving the chains

  • With an average of 327.6, the Chiefs ranked 16th in the league for total yards per game last season. Comparatively, the Chargers ranked 20th with 324.2 yards per game.
  • In terms of yards allowed, the Chiefs gave up 320.6 per game last season (9th in the league), while the Chargers have allowed an average of 324.4 (11th).

Ascendency in the air

  • The Chiefs averaged 222.4 passing yards per game last season (14th in the league). Comparatively, the Chargers' defense gave up 206.9 passing yards per game (7th) last season.
  • Meanwhile, the Chargers averaged 213.5 passing yards per game last season (19th in the league), while the Chiefs' defense gave up 218.8 passing yards per game (18th) during the 2024 season.

Advantage on the ground

  • Looking at the ground game, the Chiefs averaged 105.3 rushing yards per game last season (22nd in the league). Conversely, the Chargers gave up 117.5 rushing yards per game (14th).
  • On the other hand, the Chargers averaged 110.7 rushing yards per game last season (17th in the league), while the Chiefs gave up 101.8 rushing yards per game (8th).

Protecting the ball

  • Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Chiefs recorded 20 total takeaways last season (T14th in the league), while the Chargers recorded 21 (13th).
  • On offense, the Chiefs recorded 14 total giveaways last season (T4th in the league), while the Chargers recorded 9 (2nd).

First to Score

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

  • The Chiefs scored first in 11 of their 20 games last season.
  • The Chargers also scored first in 11 of their 18 games.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

  • The Chiefs recorded the first touchdown in 11 of their 20 games last season.
  • The Chargers recorded the first touchdown in nine of their 17 games last season.

First Scoring Play

    Play Frequency Odds
    Kansas City Touchdown7 / 20
    Kansas City Field Goal4 / 20
    Kansas City Safety0 / 20
    LA Chargers Touchdown6 / 17
    LA Chargers Field Goal5 / 17
    LA Chargers Safety0 / 17

Which team will get a quick start?

The Chiefs are -125 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Chargers are +100.

  • The Chiefs were the first to score 10 points in 10 of their 20 games last season.
  • The Chargers were the first to score 10 points in 11 of their 17 games last season.

First Quarter Moneyline

  • The Chiefs had a 10-6-4 first quarter W/L/T record last season, while the Chargers held a record of 9-5-4.

Last Time They Met

The Chiefs recorded a 19-17 victory over the Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium when these teams last met in Week 14, 2024. The Chiefs have now won seven straight against the Chargers.