Kansas City Chiefs (+4) at Oakland Raiders (-4)

The Pick: Oakland Raiders -4


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Raiders vs. Chiefs Betting Overview

  Two AFC West teams will get together in Oakland on Sunday afternoon. The Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Oakland Raiders. This is one of the long standing rivalries out of the National Football League. Kansas City comes in with a 2-3 record. After getting smoked in their first three games of the season, the Chiefs have beaten Minnesota and Indianapolis in their last two games. The Chiefs were on their bye last weekend. For Oakland, they are now 4-2 after beating the Cleveland Browns in week six. Oakland also has wins over the Broncos, Jets and Texans. The Raiders two losses came to the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots.

Oakland Raiders News and Betting Tips for Sunday, October 23, 2011

The Oakland Raiders picked up quarterback Carson Palmer during the week. Oakland needed a new quarterback after Jason Campbell was injured in the win over Cleveland. Palmer was with Cincinnati, but was not playing before getting shipped to Oakland. The Raiders will look to their new play caller to run an offense that is averaging 372 yards per game. The running game for Oakland has been terrific, averaging over 160 yards per game; second best in the National Football League. Oakland is 2-1 when playing at home this season.

Kansas City Chiefs News and Betting Tips for Sunday, October 23, 2011

  The Kansas City Chiefs are the defending AFC West champions. After their slow start, they are slowly getting back to the groove. Kansas City comes in as the fourth worst passing team in the National Football League. Through five games, Matt Cassell has thrown for just 945 yards and 8 touchdowns. The Chiefs Jamaal Charles was injured early in the season, and will miss the remainder of the season. Kansas City has turned to Thomas Jones and Dexter McCluster as their running backs. The Chiefs are 1-2 on the road in 2011.

Our Chiefs vs. Raiders Pick and Predictions

The Chiefs and Raiders go back a long way. This is typically a blood bath, as is most games that are played within the NFC West. Carson Palmer is going to be a difference maker for the Raiders. They may be able to catch San Diego and come away with a divisional title this season. Kansas City was playing well, but look for the bye week to slow them down a bit. Oakland comes into the game as a four point favorite. We are betting the Oakland Raiders -4 to beat the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday afternoon.


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In-depth Chiefs at Raiders Betting Trends

Kansas City:
  • KC are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games in Week 7.
  • KC are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 vs. AFC.
  • Over is 17-8-2 in KC last 27 games in October.
Oakland:
  • OAK are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 vs. AFC West.
  • Under is 6-2-1 in OAK last 9 games as a favorite.
  • Over is 6-2 in OAK last 8 vs. AFC West.
Head to Head:
  • Underdog is 8-0 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
  • KC are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings in Oakland.