Last Updated on January 2, 2011 3:40 pm by drew
Raiders vs. Chiefs Odds
KANSAS CITY, MO (TheSpread) – The Kansas City Chiefs have already won the AFC West title but they face an Oakland team on Sunday that is looking to have a .500 season.
The Chiefs are 10-5 on the season and 7-0 at home while the Raiders are 7-8 on the season and 2-5 on the road. Trends show that Oakland is 4-0 against the point spread odds in their last 4 games in Kansas City and the underdog is 7-0 ATS in the last 7 games in this series.
Oddsmakers from online sportsbook Sportsbook.com have given Kansas City point spread odds of -3.5 at home against Oakland. The over/under total has been set at 43.5 points. (View Matchup)
Opening odds had the Chiefs favored by 4 points. The spread fell to 3 points before closing at 3.5. The over/under total hasn’t changed since opening at 43.5 points.
The Chiefs are 9-6 against the point spread odds this season and they have hit the under in 8 of 15 games. Kansas City is the No. 3 seed in the playoffs unless it loses to Oakland and Indianapolis wins. The Chiefs have won five of their last six games and scored 61 points over the last two weeks. On the season, K.C. averages 23.7 points per game on offense and allows 19.7 points per game on defense. The team has been led by Jamaal Charles, who has rushed for 1,380 yards and four touchdowns.
Oakland is 7-8 against the point spread odds this season and the Raiders have went over the point total in 10 of 15 games. The Raiders have lost four of their last six games, but can still salvage a .500 season with a win over the division champs. Oakland already owns a 23-20 win over Kansas City at home. On the year, the Raiders average 25.3 points per game on offense but allow 24.1 points per game on defense. Oakland has been led by running back Darren McFadden, who has rushed for 1,157 yards and seven scores despite missing time with an injury.
In terms of injuries, Oakland running back Darren McFadden is questionable with a toe injury while defensive end Richard Seymour is doubtful with a hamstring problem. Kansas City has no new injuries to report.
Over 14,200 public bets have been placed on this game with Kansas City getting 63% of the wagers with point spread odds of -3.5 against Oakland on Sunday.
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