At 8:15 ET , the Eagles and Chiefs square off at Arrowhead Stadium in a week 11 NFL matchup. TV coverage belongs to ABC with the game being played on Monday, November 20th. In this non-conference matchup, the Chiefs are favored by 2.5 to secure the win. Is betting on them to cover the spread the right choice, or should you consider the Eagles for better value? Keep reading to learn more.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES VS KANSAS CITY CHIEFS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Kansas City Chiefs -2.5
This game will be played at Arrowhead Stadium at 8:15 ET on Monday, November 20th.
WHY BET THE KANSAS CITY CHIEFS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 28-24 in favor of the Chiefs.
- Our projections have Jalen Hurts finishing with 282.376 passing yards on 22.659/38.165 passing.
- The Chiefs are projected to finish with 393 yards of offense compared to the 363 yards for the Eagles.
Can the Eagles Grab a Win in Kansas City?
This week will be the Eagles’ 6th road game of the season. So far, they have put together a record of 4-1 on the road and 4-0 at home. Their overall mark of 8-1 has them sitting 1st in the NFC-East. When it comes to the spread, the Eagles have a 5-2-2 record. Heading into week 11, their scoring margin is at +6.3 (per game).
So far this season, the Philadelphia offense has been averaging 28 points per game, ranking them 3rd in the league. In terms of passing yards, Philadelphia’s offense is 17th in attempts. Their average of 247.1 passing yards per game places them 10th in the league.
The Eagles are currently 7th in the NFL with 129.7 rushing yards per game. This has come on an average of 32.2 rushing attempts (3rd).
When it comes to turnovers, the Philadelphia defense has forced 11 takeaways, putting them 8th in the NFL. Overall, they are allowing 21.7 points per game and yielding 323.3 yards.
Taking a Look at the Chiefs Chances at Home
Through nine games, the Chiefs are 7-2. In the AFC-West standings, they are in 1st place which puts them 1st in the AFC. The Chiefs’ current scoring margin for the season stands at +7.2, contributing to their ATS record of 6-3.
For this season, the Kansas City offense has an average of 23.1 points per game, placing them at 12th in the league. Looking at their passing game, the Chiefs come in with an average of 264.9 passing yards per game, which is 5th in the league. Presently, 62.2% of their first downs are credited to the passing game.
At 103.8 rushing yards per game, the Chiefs are 18th in the NFL. This figure has come on an average of 25.1 attempts (21st).
On the defensive side of the ball, Kansas City currently ranks 2nd in points allowed. Their opponents have been averaging 15.9 points per game while gaining 288.2 yards per contest.