NFL PICKS WEEK 12: Chiefs vs. Raiders

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As the sun sets in Paradise, Nevada, the spotlight will shine on Allegiant Stadium where two offensive juggernauts, Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs and Joshua Jacobs of the Las Vegas Raiders, are set to showcase their skills in a highly anticipated matchup.

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SPREAD:  Kansas City Chiefs -9 (-109), Las Vegas Raiders +9 (-111)

MONEYLINE:  Kansas City Chiefs -450, Las Vegas Raiders +325

TOTAL:  Kansas City Chiefs O 43.5 (-106), Las Vegas Raiders U 43.5 (-114)

Mahomes’ Magic meets Allegiant Action

The Chiefs, coming off a challenging 21-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, saw Patrick Mahomes II leading the charge. Mahomes recorded 177 passing yards, connecting on 24 of 43 attempts, with two touchdowns and one interception. Adding a dynamic element to his game, Mahomes contributed 38 rushing yards on six carries. Running back Isiah Pacheco made an impact on the ground with 89 rushing yards and a touchdown, while wide receiver Justin Watson showcased his versatility with five receptions for 53 yards, finding the end zone against the Eagles.

Mahomes, a pivotal figure for the Chiefs, has accumulated 2,619 passing yards with a 67.1% completion rate, 19 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. Kelce has been a reliable target with 641 receiving yards and five touchdowns, forming a formidable duo with rising star Rashee Rice. Defensively, players like Chris Jones, Drue Tranquill, and L’Jarius Sneed have demonstrated their prowess in tackles, tackles for loss, sacks, and interceptions.

In terms of betting performance, the Chiefs have a 6-4-0 record against the spread this season. Notably, when favored by 9.5 points or more, the Chiefs have covered the spread in both instances. However, their games have leaned towards the under, hitting that mark only 20% of the time.

For the NFL lines, expect Mahomes to orchestrate an aerial spectacle as the Chiefs look to reignite their offensive fireworks under the Allegiant Stadium lights.

Raiders’ Resilience Ready to Roar

The Raiders, fresh off a 20-13 loss to the Miami Dolphins, had Aidan O’Connell leading the offense with 271 passing yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions. Jacobs faced a tough challenge on the ground with a 14-carry, 39-yard game, while Davante Adams was a bright spot with seven receptions for 82 yards and a touchdown.

Jacobs has been a workhorse for the Raiders, accumulating 661 rushing yards and five touchdowns, complemented by Adams’ 741 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has faced challenges with seven touchdowns and nine interceptions. Defensive standouts Maxx Crosby, Robert Spillane, Trevon Moehrig, and Divine Deablo have made crucial contributions to the Raiders’ defensive efforts.

Betting-wise, the Raiders hold a 6-5-0 record against the spread this season, covering the spread as underdogs by 9.5 points or more once. Their games have tended to stay under the total, hitting that mark only 18.2% of the time.

For the NFL odds, with Jacobs leading the ground assault, the Raiders aim to bounce back with resilience, showcasing their prowess in an explosive showdown against the Chiefs.