Kansas City Chiefs vs. Oakland Raiders: Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick

The Kansas City Chiefs will be trying to halt a three-game straight-up and against-the-spread road losing streak on Sunday afternoon when they visit the division-leading Oakland Raiders.

The Chiefs have struggled to generate offense in a pair of road losses this season, including a 43-14 blowout loss at Pittsburgh as 3.5-point underdogs in their last outing two weeks ago. Oakland enters Week 6 deadlocked with Denver atop the AFC West standings but has failed to cover the spread in six straight home contests.

Point spread: The Raiders opened as 1.5-point favorites. The total was 48 early in the week.

Odds Shark computer pick: Raiders 25.5, Chiefs 20.7 (NFL picks on every game)

Why the Chiefs can cover the spread

The Chiefs were idle last weekend following their worst defeat in almost four years, but they have shown their resiliency with SU wins in three straight outings immediately following a road loss. The Chiefs have also dominated in recent dates with AFC West rivals, winning six straight outright, and they are 4-1 SU and ATS in their past five road clashes within the division.

With the Raiders' pass defense ranked dead last in the NFL, Kansas City will be looking for a repeat of quarterback Alex Smith's strong performances against Oakland last year, when he threw for four total touchdowns in a pair of late-season wins.

Why the Raiders can cover the spread

Oakland's resurgence this season has been largely driven by pivot Derek Carr, who has twice surpassed 300 passing yards while powering the Raiders to second in the AFC in total points scored with 11 touchdowns against just two interceptions.

The Raiders' ground game has also had its moments, amassing over 120 rushing yards in three of five games, and it could play a key role against a Kansas City rush defense that has allowed over 129 ground yards per game.

In addition, the Raiders have reversed their fortune in games where they have been narrow chalk, winning and covering in their last two outings as favorites of fewer than three points while ending an eight-game SU and ATS losing streak.

Smart pick

Kansas City has scored more than 20 points just twice in its last six games and faces a Raiders team that has grown in confidence this season while emerging as a legitimate offensive threat both on the ground and through the air.

Look for the Raiders to outlast Kansas City and eke out the SU and ATS win as slim betting favorites.

Betting trends

• The total has gone over in four of the Chiefs' last five games against the Raiders.
• The Raiders are 0-6 ATS in their last six games at home.
• The Chiefs are 6-0 SU in their last six games against their division.

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