Oakland Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs NFL Week 13 Predictions

Written by Scott Burgess

Friday, 28 November 2008

The Oakland Raiders got their first win last week after four consecutive losses, while the Kansas City Chiefs continue on their seven game losing streak. The Oakland Raiders (3-8) host the Kansas City Chiefs (1-10), Sunday Nov 30, at McAfee Coliseum for some NFL Week 13 action. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Raiders as -3 point home favs over the Chiefs with the over/under set at 41 points. Get your Oakland Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs NFL Week 13 Predictions in now at Sportsbook.com

The Raiders beat the Broncos 31-10 on the road in Week 12. QB Jamarcus Russell made 10 of 11 passes for 152 yards with one touchdown pass; he has seven touchdown passes for 1,597 yards with four interceptions in 10 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Justin Fargas with 24 carries for 107 yards, while RB Darren McFadden added a touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Ashley Lelie with four catches for 92 yards with a touchdown. The Raiders are averaging 14.5 ppg and they give up an average 22.3 ppg. At home they are 1-4 SU where they average 10.8 ppg and they give up an average 24.6 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 30th in the league averaging 262 yards a game, thanks to their 10th ranked running game that’s good for 122 yards per-game. Their passing game sits horribly ranked worst in the league averaging 139 yards a game. WR Johnnie Lee Higgins leads the Raiders with three touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 25th in the league allowing 355 yards per-game, no thanks to their 29th ranked rush defense that allows 160 yards a game, they are great against the pass with a 10th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 195 yards per-game. The Raiders are 5-6 ATS and 4-7 over/under.

The Chiefs lost to the Bills 31-54 at home in Week 12. QB Tyler Thigpen made 17 of 31 passes for 240 yards with three touchdown passes and two interceptions; he has 13 touchdown passes for 1,577 yards and seven interceptions in nine starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Larry Johnson with 7 carries for 81 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Tony Gonzalez with 10 catches for 113 yards with one touchdown, while WR Dwayne Bowe, WR Mark Bradley and RB Jamaal Charles each added a touchdown. The Chiefs are averaging 17.8 ppg and they give up an average 29.7 ppg. On the road they are 0-5 SU where they average 13.4 ppg and they give up an average 27.4 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 25th in the league averaging 310 yards a game, no thanks to their 22nd ranked passing game that’s good for 195 yards per-game. Their running game sits averagely ranked 12th in the league averaging 115 yards a game. WR Dwayne Bowe leads the Chiefs with six touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked worst in the league allowing 406 yards a game, no thanks to their 31st ranked rush defense that allows 165 yards a game, they are poor against the pass with a 28th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 240 yards per-game. The Chiefs are 5-6 ATS and 6-5 over/under.

Recent Trends to Consider:

Chiefs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Oakland.
Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Oakland.
Underdog is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Road team is 10-1 ATS in their last 11 meetings.

Oakland Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs NFL Week 13 Predictions
When: Sun, Nov 30, 2008 4:15 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Chiefs +3

Point-Spreads.com Oakland Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs NFL Week 13 Predictions- Chiefs +3

The Bottom Line: I know, but you have to look at the trends. Go Chiefs! Get your Oakland Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs NFL Week 13 Predictions in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!