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April 16, 2024

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Vegas Play of the Day: Chiefs at Rams

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Carson, Calif.

The fifth season of the annual Play of the Day betting competition between the Sun’s sports staff is now under way, effective July 1.

Bankrolls start at $10,000 for each of the four participants, with the objective to increase it as much as possible over the next year. The minimum daily wager is $300, with a $200 penalty assessed for failing to place a bet on an assigned day.

Past winners are Case Keefer in 2017-2018, Ray Brewer in 2016-2017 and 2015-2016, and Taylor Bern in 2014-2015.

Kansas City Chiefs plus-3 at Los Angeles Rams: $660 to win $600

This is the biggest Monday Night Football game in years, and I'm predicting it will live up to the hype with a finish that comes down to the final seconds. Kansas City is an offensive juggernaut, pure and simple, and I expect the Chiefs to score a ton of points against any defense — including the Rams. If this game does turn into a shootout, I like Patrick Mahomes more than I like Jared Goff in crunch time. Give me the Chiefs to cover and possibly win outright as they stake themselves as the clear Super Bowl favorites.  

Current Standings: Keefer (17-14-2, $9,406), Brewer (8-11-1, $7,200), Grimala (10-10, $5,705)

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