nfl NFL

Raiders vs Chiefs NFL Pick: Chiefs Aim to Keep Rising in Week 7 (Oct 19)

Published Oct 14, 7:52pm ET by

Keith McCarthy - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer

Last updated Oct 14, 7:52pm ET

Pick status
The Chiefs look to improve to 4-2 when they host the Lions on Sunday night.

Shutterstock

Updated Oct 14, 7:55pm ET

  • The Raiders dominated the Titans on Sunday, winning 20-10 in a lopsided game.
  • Kansas City took down the Lions, 30-17, in a much-needed bounce back victory.
  • These two teams last met on November 29, 2024, in a game that the Chiefs won 19-17.

The Raiders and Chiefs meet in Week 7 in a rivalry bout. Both teams stopped the bleeding last week with victories, after falling below .500. They'll aim to continue rising in the standings here.

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders Overview Watch On: CBS

DATE & TIME

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025 @ 1:00 PM ET
Kansas City Chiefs
ARROWHEAD STADIUM
KANSAS CITY, MO
Las Vegas Raiders
GAME ODDS
BetOnline
Kansas City Chiefs -12.5 (-105)
Las Vegas Raiders +12.5 (+110)

Raiders Aim to Add to Momentum

The Raiders led the Titans from wire-to-wire on Sunday, getting a much-needed win and improving to 2-4. Despite having a lot of talent on offense, Las Vegas has struggled to stay competitive most weeks. In a brutal AFC West division, they need to start figuring things out as sooner rather than later. They'll lean on the ground game against the Chiefs, with RB Ashton Jeanty heating up, while QB Geno Smith struggles.

Chiefs Starting to Return to Form

After starting 0-2, the Chiefs have won three of their last four games. They've looked much more like the perennial contenders we are accustomed to in that stretch, especially in their most recent win over the Lions. Kansas City dominated Detroit on both sides of the ball, winning 30-17 in their best win so far. QB Patrick Mahomes currently ranks 4th in NFL in QBR and will benefit from the return of WR Rashee Rice.

Injury / Suspension
PLAYER STATUS
TE Brock Bowers - Las Vegas Raiders INJURED

Raiders vs Chiefs NFL Pick

The Chiefs hold a 17-3 record against the Raiders over their last 20 matchups and they once again enter this game with a large advantage. Kansas City is starting to heat up and return to their normal level of play, making this a brutal challenge for the Raiders on the road. That being said, the Chiefs have been less dominant as a whole this year. I'd be wary of locking in a blowout, when the Raiders could very well cover.

Pick
Las Vegas Raiders +12.5
New Player Bonus
50% up to $1000
Further Reading
Kings vs Clippers NBA Pick: Will Sacramento Break Into The Win Column? (Oct 15)
🏀
NBA
Kings vs Clippers NBA Pick: Will Sacramento Break Into The Win Column? (Oct 15)
Oct 14, 2025
The Sacramento Kings dropped to 0-2 in preseason play after a 124-123 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Meanwhile, the LA Clippers dropped to...
Celtics vs Raptors NBA Preseason Pick: Will Boston Roll To Another Dominant Victory? (Oct 15)
🏀
NBA
Celtics vs Raptors NBA Preseason Pick: Will Boston Roll To Another Dominant Victory? (Oct 15)
Oct 14, 2025
The Boston Celtics improved to 2-1 in preseason play with a dominant win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors are 3-1 after...
Charlotte vs. Philadelphia MLS Picks: Visitors to Maintain Dominant Form? (Oct 18)
⚽
Soccer
Charlotte vs. Philadelphia MLS Picks: Visitors to Maintain Dominant Form? (Oct 18)
Oct 14, 2025
Charlotte FC have gone 18-13-2 in the MLS this season Philadelphia Union sit top of the Eastern Conference standings High-flying Eastern Conference leaders Philadelphia...
Cincinnati vs. Montreal MLS Picks: Home Team Bidding to Secure Second Spot (Oct 18)
⚽
Soccer
Cincinnati vs. Montreal MLS Picks: Home Team Bidding to Secure Second Spot (Oct 18)
Oct 14, 2025
FC Cincinnati have gone 19-9-5 in the Eastern Conference in 2025 Montreal will be hoping to avoid finishing bottom of the conference standings The...