The Los Angeles Chargers (5-10) have opened up as 8.5-point underdogs to the Kansas City Chiefs (11-4) in Week 17 of the regular season, per BetMGM.
The Chargers lost their most recent meeting to the Oakland Raiders, which dropped their division record to 0-5. No running game and an outmatched defense made it difficult for Los Angeles to pull away with a victory in their last game played at Dignity Health Sports Park.
The Chiefs are coming off a nearly blowout victory over the Chicago Bears, 26-3. The Bears had no answer for Kansas City’s high-powered offense, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce.
Looking ahead to this weekend’s matchup, Los Angeles is hoping to avoid going winless in division play. Meanwhile, Kansas City is playing to win despite having the AFC West locked up, as they have a chance for a first-round bye.
The Chiefs have had the Chargers’ number, winning nine of their last 10 meetings.
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