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The Kansas City Chiefs (9-1) have opened as slight favorites over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-4) in Week 12.
BetMGM’s opening betting lines for Week 12 have been posted and for the second consecutive week, the Chiefs are favored on the road. The Buccaneers just suffered a primetime loss to the Los Angeles Rams on “Monday Night Football.” Meanwhile, Kansas City is coming off a thrilling “Sunday Night Football” win over their division rivals.
At BetMGM, the Chiefs are currently listed as 3.5-point favorites over the Bucs. The current money line is at -186 for Kansas City and +155 for Tampa Bay. The over/under point total is set at 56.5 points. The Chiefs have an implied win probability of 65% in this matchup.
There are questions about both of these teams heading into this afternoon game at Raymond James Stadium. Tom Brady threw an uncharacteristic game-ending interception in Week 11. It left the team frustrated and heartbroken heading into a short week against the reigning Super Bowl champions.
Despite winning their game in Week 11, everything wasn’t all sunshine and roses for the Chiefs either. Their defense showed serious signs of regression. They struggled to get pressure and defend the pass, with Derek Carr tossing a 75% completion percentage for 275 yards and three scores.
Both teams also seem to have some injury questions heading into the game. WR Sammy Watkins is expected to make his return this week for Kansas City, but it remains to be seen if he will. LT Donovan Smith suffered an ankle injury on the first snap of Tampa Bay’s game in Week 11. He returned to the game, but it was clearly bothering him during the game. CB Jamel Dean also suffered a concussion during the game.
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