How to watch Raiders vs. Chiefs: Predictions, injury news, odds for Christmas Day
Week 16 of Monday Night Football will feature a Christmas celebration between the Kansas City Chiefs (9-5) and the Las Vegas Raiders (6-8) at Arrowhead Stadium. Additionally, the game will have a kid-friendly broadcast on Nickelodeon and will serve as the first game of a three-game Monday Night Football lineup.
The Kansas City Chiefs ended their two-game losing streak with a 27-17 victory over the New England Patriots in Week 15. The Chiefs are now expecting the return of running back Isiah Pacheco, who has been recovering from a shoulder surgery. Pacheco has been a valuable asset for the team this season, having completed 176 carries for 779 yards and six touchdowns. His presence in the lineups will certainly be a boost for the Chiefs.
The Las Vegas Raiders put an end to their three-game losing streak and recently won a resounding 63-21 victory over the struggling Los Angeles Chargers. This explosive offensive performance set a new record for the Raiders franchise. Quarterback Aidan O'Connell was on fire, completing 20 out of 34 pass attempts for 248 yards and four touchdowns.
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Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs Predictions:
BetMGM: Chiefs will win
Staff writes: "The winning team model predicts the Chiefs will win this Week 16 game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results."
ESPN: Chiefs have a 82% chance to win
According to the ESPN Matchup Predictor, the Kansas City Chiefs have a 82.6% chance of beating the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 16.
Doc Sports: Take the Chiefs
Staff writes: "The Chiefs head into this game 9-5 for this year. In their last contest, the Chiefs got the victory with a final of 27-17 when they played the Patriots. Patrick Mahomes (2 touchdowns) finished the game with 305 yards on 27/37 through the air while his quarterback rate was 92.7. He had 2 interceptions and his average yds per pass attempt was 8.2 yds. Clyde Edwards-Helaire carried the rock 13 times for 37 yards, ending the contest with 2.8 yards per carry for Kansas City. "
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How to watch Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs: TV channel and streaming info
The Las Vegas Raiders kick off against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, Dec. 25, at 1:00 p.m., ET, on CBS and Nickelodeon.
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Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs odds, betting lines:
The Kansa City Chiefs are favorites to defeat the Las Vegas Raiders, according to the BetMGM NFL odds.
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Spread: Chiefs (-10.5)
Moneyline: Chiefs (-600); Raiders (+425)
Over/under: 40.5
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Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs injury news:
Las Vegas Raiders:
Player | Position | Injury | Status |
OT | Shoulder | Questionable for Week 16 | |
C | Ankle | Questionable for Week 16 | |
RB | Quads | Questionable for Week 16 | |
LB | Ankle | Questionable for Week 16 |
Kansas City Chiefs:
Player | Position | Injury | Status |
OT | Neck | Out | |
Clyde Edwards-Helaire | RB | Personal | Questionable for Week 16 |
RB | Groin | Out | |
OT | Quadriceps | Injured Reserve | |
WR | Hip | Out | |
LB | Illness | Questionable for Week 16 | |
WR | Knee | Injured Reserve | |
FS | Ankle | Injured Reserve | |
TE | Shoulder | Injured Reserve | |
SAF | Knee-ACL | Injured Reserve |
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