Sunday Scaries: The Week 5 bets you should avoid

First off, you should probably stay away from this game because the Chiefs were in close contact with infected Patriots CB, Stephon Gilmore. As of this morning, no players have tested positive but one Chiefs staffer has. K.C. should still be wary though, infections can emerge days after contact. See: Tennessee Titans. The Raiders also put a player on the COVID-19 reserve list this week.

But from a betting perspective, this game should be avoided too. I know the Chiefs have won their last two games against double digits. And quarterback Derek Carr and Raiders are coming into Arrowhead with two straight losses. But a number this large should scare the recreational gambler.

In Week 2, KC was favored by over a touchdown and narrowly beat another AFC West opponent, the Chargers, in overtime. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to win, sure. But who’s to say this game can’t be close?