Chiefs steal win vs. Chargers but 94 percent of betting tickets lose a
The claimed victory Sunday by knocking off their rival in dramatic fashion, with nailing a 58-yard field goal to spoil an otherwise exciting debut for L.A.'s . But while Sunday's finish was an absolute win for Kansas City, which now enters an anticipated Week 3 showdown with the undefeated, it didn't quite Emmanuel Mudiay Jersey satisfy those who wagered the whopping on the Chiefs to cover the game's 8. Jarrell Brantley Jersey 5-point spread.William Hill Sportsbook saw 94 percent of its Chiefs-Chargers tickets go in favor of Kansas City, with 97 percent of the total money wagered also going in favor of the Chiefs winning by at least nine points. Prior to the game's conclusion, had been bet on the Chiefs than the Chargers, reiterating the Bojan Bogdanovic Jersey truth of the ticket totals: Almost no one expected the Chargers to put up such a fight.The Chiefs were rightfully favored by nearly two scores after a big Week 1 rout of the , plus extra rest coming into Sunday's matchup in Los Angeles. But Kansas City's OT surge couldn't make up for an uncharacteristically slow start -- at least in the eyes of those wagering on another lopsided win for and Co. Trailing 14-6 at halftime, the Chiefs wouldn't have covered even Jordan Clarkson Jersey if they'd scored a touchdown to end OT, which began with the two sides tied at 20 apiece. Part of what makes the Chiefs' wild non-cover so astounding is the circumstances of Sunday's game, starting with the Chargers' unexpected QB change that thrust Justin Wright-Foreman Jersey Herbert into his first career start. Even with a rookie signal-caller and a defense that went to the wire against the in Week 1, L.A. came within four points of upsetting the reigning Super Bowl champions and completely upending the early-season AFC West race. Click here Click here Click here