The Kansas City Chiefs (6-4) will play the Los Angeles Chargers (4-6) at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Monday night in Week 11.
The Chiefs are reeling after miscues and misfortune, which cost them a winnable game against the Tennessee Titans in Week 10. For the Chargers, this is a must-win game if they are to stay in the playoff hunt.
Oddsmakers are showing renewed confidence in the Chiefs with the return of QB Patrick Mahomes.
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According to BetMGM, the Chiefs are 4.5-point favorites heading into Monday night’s game. The opening money line is at -182 for Kansas City and +150 for Los Angeles. The opening over/under point total rests at 52.5 points.
In Week 8 against the Packers and Week 9 against the Vikings, the mystery surrounding the Kansas City quarterback situation left the Chiefs game unavailable for betting purposes. Now, with Patrick Mahomes having returned in Week 10 from a dislocated kneecap, the betting — and the confidence we’d seen in Kansas City most of the season — have resumed.
Last season’s NFL game planned for Mexico City was canceled amid concerns over the field conditions at Estadio Azteca. Thankfully, that shouldn’t be a problem this season with a new playing surface installed at the stadium.
Given the implications in the AFC West and the international stage set for this game, you can expect some theatrics, especially on the offensive side of the ball. Both teams will be battling to get back on track with their eyes ahead toward the postseason.
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