Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs Week 14 Pick
Our Week 14 Las Vegas vs Kansas City prediction is for the second meeting of the 2021 NFL season between these two teams. In the first game, which was played Nov. 14, the Chiefs beat the Raiders 41-14. In this contest, the Las Vegas Raiders (6-6 Overall, 3-2 Away) are at +9.5 (-110). They are third in the AFC West, two games behind the Chiefs. The Raiders have lost four of their last five games. The first-place Kansas City Chiefs (8-4 Overall, 5-2 Home) are -9.5 (-110). The Chiefs are looking for their sixth-straight win today. They are one game ahead of the second-place Los Angeles Chargers.
This Week 14 NFL game will be played on December 13, 2021 and will kick off at 1:00 pm ET. The temperature at game time will be 52 degrees. Winds will be 22 mph out of the SSW with gusts up to 40 mph. There is zero chance of precipitation. This Las Vegas at Kansas City contest will be played at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. It will be carried on CBS.
Raiders vs Chiefs – Key Stats
As of late, for the Raiders, the issue has been on both offense and defense. Recently, Las Vegas has had a tough time scoring more than two TDs a game. At the same time, during this season, they have been allowing opponents 26.0 PPG. Over their last five games, the Raiders have given up an average of 29.2 PPG. Our Las Vegas vs Kansas City prediction notes observes that the Chiefs are averaging 25.3 PPG. During the course of the season, on defense, they have given up 21.6 PPG. However, over their last five games, the Chiefs have allowed an average of just 11.2 PPG.
On defense, the Raiders are better than the Chiefs in sacks (26-20) and fumbles forced (14-11) and recovered (8-6). However, KC tops LV in interceptions (12-5) and pick sixes (2-0).
Las Vegas vs Kansas City Prediction – Players to Watch
Vegas quarterback Derek Carr, who’s been sacked 27 times, desperately needs his O-line to step up. Plus, Carr, who’s completed 67.8 percent of his passes and tossed 17 scores, has thrown nine picks. All of these stats are relatively mediocre. Plus, one of his primary targets, tight end Darren Waller, is out. His main targets today will be wideouts Hunter Renfrow (73 REC, 4 TDS) and Bryan Edwards (25 REC, 2 TDS). On offense, the Raiders are averaging 305.3 passing YPG. However, their rushing game has been good for just 88 YPG. RBs Josh Jacobs (7 TDs) and Kenyan Drake (2 TDs) will anchor that part of the attack.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire (421 YDs, 4.6 AVG, 1 TD), who recently returned, and Darrel Williams (378 YDs, 3.6 AVG, 4 TD) are the primary rushing contributors. Together, they have also made three TD receptions. Early in the season, Edwards-Helaire had issues with holding onto the ball, as he game up two fumbles; however, he’s as the season has progressed, he’s performed better. QB Patrick Mahomes is another player who’s made adjustments and is performing at a higher level than he did early in the season. Mahomes has thrown 25 TD passes and 12 INTs. He’s been sacked 21 times. Wideout Tyreek Hill (127 REC, 954 YDs, 8 TDs) and tight end Travis Kelce (105 REC, 848 YDs, 5 TDs) are KC’s top pass catchers.
Defense
On defense for the Raiders, tackles Solomon Thomas (3.5 SCKs, 3.0 TFL, 2 FF) is a force as is linebacker Denzel Perryman (133 TKLs, 5 TFL, 3 PD). Safeties Johnathan Abram (97 TKLs, 4 PD, 1 INT) and Tre'von Moehrig (42 TKLs, 6 PD, 1 INT) offer solid D chops. For Kansas City, corner L'Jarius Sneed (1 SCK, 6 TFL, 6 PD, 2 INTs) and tackle Chris Jones (6.5 PD, 6 TFL, 5 PD) are quality performers. Safety Tyrann Mathieu (1 SCK, 2 TFL, 5 PD, 2 INTs) is a versatile defender.
Las Vegas vs Kansas City Prediction - Spread & Totals
Our Las Vegas vs Kansas City prediction sees two teams that are in very different places. The Raiders are struggling, while the Chiefs have raised their level of play. In our pick, we like KC at -9.5. Plus, we’re anticipating KC recording around 36 points today and Vegas about 17. With that, we’re going with over 48.0.
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Summary – Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs Pick:
Point Spread Pick – Kansas City Chiefs at -9.5 (-110)
Totals Pick - Over 48.0 (-110)
