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Kansas City Chiefs at Arizona Cardinals odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing the Kansas City Chiefs at Arizona Cardinals preseason Week 2 matchup, with NFL odds, lines, picks, predictions and best bets.

The Kansas City Chiefs (1-0) visit the Arizona Cardinals (1-0) Friday for an 8 p.m. ET kickoff at State Farm Stadium. Below, we look at the Chiefs vs. Cardinals odds and lines and make our best NFL picks, predictions, and bets.

The Chiefs will play their starters for about a half Friday, according to head coach Andy Reid, as QB Patrick Mahomes looks to get even more comfortable with his retooled offensive line after logging about a quarter’s worth of action against the San Francisco 49ers last week.

Arizona is expected to give QB Kyler Murray his first game action of the preseason after the star quarterback sat out the opener. The Cardinals upgraded the offense during the offseason with the additions of RB James Conner and WR A.J. Green.

Chiefs at Cardinals odds, spread, and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:40 p.m. ET.

Money line: Chiefs -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Cardinals +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
Against the spread/ATS: Chiefs -3.5 (-105) | Cardinals +3.5 (-115)
Total: 40.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Chiefs at Cardinals odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Chiefs 21, Cardinals 20

Money line

Bet on the CHIEFS (-190) Reid will have his offense on the field for the entire first half.

Mahomes should thrive behind OT Orlando Brown and G Joe Thuney during the regular season and Friday night offers the first glimpse of the retooled Kansas City offensive front.

Against the spread

PASS on the Chiefs -3.5 (-105), as Reid is only 39-39-4 ATS in the preseason.

Kansas City’s high-powered offense should get the Chiefs out to an early lead before giving way to the reserves and roster bubble guys for the second half. Arizona could make things close in the end.

Over/Under

Bet on the OVER 40.5 (-115) as both teams are capable of putting points on the board in a hurry.

For Kansas City, WR Tyreek Hill, TE Travis Kelce, RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire and the retooled offensive line will all see extended time against an Arizona defense that will be without DE J.J. Watt.

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Kansas City Chiefs at Arizona Cardinals odds, picks and prediction: Murray vs. Mahomes on display

Looking at Friday’s Kansas City Chiefs at Arizona Cardinals NFL preseason odds and lines.

The Kansas City Chiefs (1-0) face the Arizona Cardinals (1-0) Friday at State Farm Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Chiefs at Cardinals odds and lines.

The Chiefs only played their starters for a couple of series against the San Francisco 49ers in their opener as the backups rallied to score the game-winning touchdown with just over a minute remaining in a 19-16 victory. The 49ers took at 16-13 lead with 2:37 left in the fourth quarter but the Chiefs went 68 yards in nine plays in 1:23 to secure the win.

The Cardinals picked up a 19-16 preseason win at home over the Dallas Cowboys in their opener. K Matt Prater hit two field goals in the final two minutes including a 47-yarder as time expired.

Chiefs at Cardinals: Odds, spread and line

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 8 p.m. ET.

Money line: Chiefs -133 (bet $133 to win $100) | Cardinals +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Against the spread/ATS: Chiefs -2.5, -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Cardinals +2.5, -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Total: 41.5, Over -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Under -115 (bet $115 to win $100)

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ATS: Chiefs 8-11 | Cardinals 7-9
O/U: Chiefs 9-10 | Cardinals 5-11

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The Cardinals, at +110 odds, have an implied 47.62% chance of winning, or 11/10 fractional odds. If Arizona wins outright, ties, or loses by less than a field goal a Cardinals +2.5 (-105) ATS bet wins.

The Chiefs (-133) have an implied 57.08% chance of beating the Cardinals, or 100/133 fractional odds. Kansas City must win by 3 or more points for a Chiefs -2.5 (-115) ATS ticket to cash.

There would need to be at least 42 points scored Friday for an Over 41.5 (-105) ticket to cash, while a combined point total of 41 or fewer points is a win for the Under.

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Super Bowl: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Kansas City Chiefs-Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl 55 odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs meet in Super Bowl 55 with kickoff set for Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET. Though the Bucs are the first team to ever play in a Super Bowl in their home stadium, the Chiefs will be the official home team as the representatives of the AFC. Below, we preview the Chiefs vs. Buccaneers Super Bowl LV odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Chiefs vs. Buccaneers: Super Bowl odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Money line: Chiefs -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Buccaneers +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
Against the spread/ATS: Chiefs -3.5 (-105) | Buccaneers +3.5 (-115)
Over/Under: 56.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Chiefs vs. Buccaneers: Game notes

The Chiefs are attempting to win back-to-back Super Bowls after topping the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 last year.
Kansas City went 14-2 in the 2020 regular season and got past the Cleveland Browns (22-17) and Buffalo Bills (38-24) in the AFC playoffs.
The Buccaneers are in The Big Game for the first time since winning Super Bowl XXXVII 48-21 against the Oakland Raiders. They’re in the playoffs for the first time since the 2007 campaign.
Tampa Bay went 11-5 in the regular season and beat the Washington Football Team (31-23), New Orleans Saints (30-20) and Green Bay Packers (31-26) in the NFC playoffs.
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, the MVP of Super Bowl LIV, completed 66.3% of his passes for 4,740 yards and 38 touchdowns against just 6 interceptions in 15 regular-season games. He has thrown for 4 TDs with zero interceptions in two playoff games.
Buccaneers QB Tom Brady, a six-time Super Bowl champ who’s in his first season with Tampa Bay, passed for 4,633 yards and 40 touchdowns with 12 picks in the regular season. He threw for 860 yards with 7 TDs and 3 INTs in three playoff games.
The Chiefs and Bucs met at Raymond James Stadium in Week 12 with KC winning 27-24. Mahomes threw for 462 yards and 3 touchdowns – all to WR Tyreek Hill. Brady went 27-for-41 for 345 yards with 3 TDs and 2 picks.
Kansas City was a 1.5-point favorite against San Francisco in Super Bowl LIV. The game played to the Under on a projected total of 52.5 points.
The Bucs defense ranked seventh in the NFL with 5.1 yards allowed per play. The Chiefs were 16th with 5.6 yards allowed per play.
KC was 16th with 30:14 of possession per game; Tampa Bay was 21st at 28:58.
The Buccaneers were plus-8 in the turnover margin, while the Chiefs were plus-6 with fewer takeaways and giveaways.

Chiefs vs. Buccaneers: Key injuries

Chiefs

OT Eric Fisher (Achilles) out
RB Le’Veon Bell (knee) questionable
CB Rashad Fenton (foot) questionable
LB Willie Gay (ankle) out
WR Sammy Watkins (calf) questionable
WR Demarcus Robinson (COVID-19 protocols) questionable
C Daniel Kilgore (COVID-19 protocols) questionable

Buccaneers

WR Antonio Brown (knee) doubtful
LB Lavonte David (hamstring) questionable
S Jordan Whitehead (shoulder, knee) doubtful
S Antoine Winfield Jr. (ankle) questionable

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Chiefs vs. Buccaneers Super Bowl LV Prediction and Picks

Prediction

Chiefs 33, Buccaneers 28

Super Bowl money line (?)

Brady is widely considered the greatest quarterback of all time, but a head-to-head win by Mahomes and a second straight Super Bowl for the Chiefs would leave that conversation open.

What Tampa Bay does best on defense is eliminate the run game. Against Kansas City, that only puts the ball in Mahomes’ hands more often. He also has the mobility and athleticism to evade Tampa Bay’s pass rush, which ranked fifth by ESPN’s Team Pass Rush Win Rate.

Take the CHIEFS (-175) to go back-to-back and win Super Bowl 55.

New to sports betting? As the Super Bowl LV favorite, you’d need to bet $175 at -175 odds on the Chiefs to win in order to profit $100. -175 represents a 63.64% implied odds of winning, or 4/7 fractional odds.

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Super Bowl against the spread (?)

The Buccaneers’ best hope in Super Bowl 55 is to keep Mahomes and the Chiefs offense off the field. They’ll look to feed RBs Ronald Jones II and Leonard Fournette as often as possible.

Brady also has plenty of receiving weapons capable of working the clock via the passing game, but it will all be for naught against Mahomes, head coach Andy Reid and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. If the Chiefs are able to get a lead, they’ll then turn to rookie RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire to drain the clock and keep Brady away from an attempted comeback.

Back KANSAS CITY -3.5 (-105) to win by at least 4 points.

If you’re new to sports betting, in order for a bet on the Chiefs ATS to cash, they need to win by at least 4 points. If they win by three or less, it would be a losing bet slip.

Super Bowl Over/Under (?)

As mentioned, the Chiefs fell shy of the projected line in last year’s championship game, though that was mostly the fault of the 49ers.

Expect a high-flying aerial attack in perfect conditions in Tampa, Fla. We’re backing the Chiefs to win, so we’re also expecting Mahomes to be at his best.

Take the OVER 56.5 (-110) with Brady and the Bucs doing more to contribute to the total than bettors received from the Niners last year.

If you are new to sports betting, betting the Over would require both teams to combine for at least 57 points for an Over bet to win.

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AFC Championship: Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the AFC Championship between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs, with betting odds, lines, picks, tips and predictions.

The Buffalo Bills (15-3) and Kansas City Chiefs (15-2) lock horns in the AFC Championship Game Sunday. Kickoff is at 6:40 p.m. ET at Arrowhead Stadium. Below, we preview the Bills-Chiefs odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Bills at Chiefs: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 9 a.m. ET.

Money line: Bills +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Chiefs -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Bills +3 (-105) | Chiefs -3 (-115)
Over/Under: 53.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bills at Chiefs: Game notes

The Bills posted an emphatic 17-3 win over the Baltimore Ravens last week. It sets up a rematch of Week 6, a game the Chiefs won 26-17 in Buffalo as the Under (55) comfortably connected.
The Chiefs hung on for a 22-17 win over the Cleveland Browns in the AFC Divisional Round, as backup QB Chad Henne led the team to a late, crucial first down to get the Chiefs over the hump.
All eyes will be on QB Patrick Mahomes, as he progresses through the league’s concussion protocol. Mahomes has been taking all the reps in practice. All signs point to him being ready.
Kansas City ranked 16th in the regular season in total yards allowed per game at 358.3, and they were 14th in the NFL with 236.2 passing yards allowed per contest. The Chiefs ranked 21st against the run, allowing 122.1 yards per game on the ground. That’s not Buffalo’s strong suit, as the Bills ranked 20th in offensive rushing yards per game (107.7).
The Bills covered the spread in their final eight regular-season games, and they split the covers in each of their two playoff games.

Bills at Chiefs: Key injuries

Bills

WR Cole Beasley (knee) questionable
DT Vernon Butler (quadriceps) questionable
WR Gabriel Davis (ankle) questionable
WR Stefon Diggs (oblique) questionable

Chiefs

RB Le’Veon Bell (knee) questionable
CB Bashaud Breeland (concussion, shoulder) questionable
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle, hip) questionable
CB Rashad Fenton (foot) questionable
LB Willie Gay (ankle) questionable
QB Patrick Mahomes (concussion, toe) questionable
WR Sammy Watkins (calf) questionable

Bills at Chiefs: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Bills 30, Chiefs 27

Money line (?)

The BILLS (+145) are a good bet on the money line, as they’re playing exceptional football lately. Buffalo has rattled off eight straight wins, and 11 of its last 12.

Some in Bills Mafia would argue it should be 12 in a row, still angered by a crazy Hail Mary play in Arizona in Week 10 which resulted in a 32-30 loss.

Against the spread (?)

BILLS +3 (-105) is the play here. Yes, K.C. beat Buffalo by nine earlier this season, but the Bills are 9-1 ATS across their past 10 games.

Meanwhile, the Chiefs are just 1-8 ATS over their previous nine games, with each of their past eight straight-up wins all one-score games, including three by 3 or fewer points.

Over/Under (?)

The OVER 53.5 (-110) is the play in this AFC title game. Buffalo’s offense was high octane in the regular season, posting 396.4 total yards and 31.3 PPG, ranking second in the NFL in both categories. K.C. averaged 415.8 total yards and 303.4 passing yards per game to rank atop the NFL, while being rather middling on defense.

This has the potential to be a shootout.

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Cleveland Browns at Kansas City Chiefs prediction, odds and betting picks

Previewing the Cleveland Browns at Kansas City Chiefs AFC Divisional Round betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Cleveland Browns (12-5) and Kansas City Chiefs (14-2) lock horns in an AFC playoff game Sunday in the NFL Divisional Round. Kickoff is at 3:05 p.m. ET at Arrowhead Stadium. Below, we preview the Browns-Chiefs betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Browns at Chiefs: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Money line: Browns +380 (bet $100 to win $380) | Chiefs -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Browns +10 (-115) | Chiefs -10 (-105)
Over/Under: 56.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Browns at Chiefs: Game notes

The Browns topped the Steelers by a 48-37 score last weekend. It was a rare road win and cover for Cleveland, who posted a 5-3 straight up and 3-5 ATS mark in eight road contests in the regular season.
Weather isn’t expected to play a huge factor in this game, with temperatures in the high 30’s and a very low chance of precipitation. Winds will be whipping between 10-15 mph from the northwest, so perhaps the passing and kicking games will be affected by the adverse conditions.
The Chiefs ranked No. 1 in the NFL in both total yards (415.8) and passing yards (303.4), while ranking sixth in the league with 29.6 points per game.
Defensively, Kansas City allowed 358.3 total yards per game to rank 16th, and it was just 21st in the NFL against the run, yielding 122.1 yards per outing. The Chiefs gave up 22.6 PPG to rank 10th.
The Browns and Chiefs are meeting for the first time in the NFL postseason. Cleveland’s win last weekend was its first in the postseason since Jan. 1, 1995. The Chiefs, of course, won its most recent playoff game – in Super Bowl LIV.

Browns at Chiefs: Key injuries

Browns

OT Jack Conklin (hamstring, knee) questionable
LB B.J. Goodson (shoulder) questionable
TE David Njoku (hamstring) questionable

Chiefs

RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle, hip) questionable
LB Willie Gay (ankle) out
WR Sammy Watkins (calf) out
CB Rashad Fenton (foot, ankle) questionable

Browns at Chiefs: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Chiefs 34, Browns 20

Money line (?)

The Chiefs (-500) are rested and raring to go after a bye last week, and most of their key personnel rested in Week 17, too.

Still, risking five times your potential return is just not a good long-term betting strategy. AVOID.

Against the spread (?)

Similarly to what we saw from the Los Angeles Rams and Green Bay Packers Saturday, expect the rested, top-seeded CHIEFS (-10) to push past the scrappy challenger.

Cleveland battled a lot of adversity just to get to Kansas City. If the Browns fall behind and are forced to get away from the run, which is their strength, it could be a long afternoon. I expect that to be exactly how things unfold, too.

Over/Under (?)

The Chiefs have a high-octane offense, so some bettors might be rather surprised that the Over/Under was just 8-8 for the defending champs during the regular season. The Chiefs averaged just 20.0 PPG across their final three home games, and the Under is 3-1 in their four games against playoff teams this season.

It won’t be a defensive slog, but this game will go UNDER 56.5 (-105).

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AFC Divisional Round: Cleveland Browns at Kansas City Chiefs odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Cleveland Browns at Kansas City Chiefs AFC Divisional Round betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Cleveland Browns (11-5) visit the Kansas City Chiefs (14-2) in the AFC Divisional Round Sunday at 3:05 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Browns-Chiefs odds, spread and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Browns at Chiefs: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 1:17 p.m. ET.

Money line: Browns +375 (bet $100 to win $375) | Chiefs -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Browns +9.5 (-110) | Chiefs -9.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 57.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Browns at Chiefs: Game notes

The Browns are coming off a huge 48-37 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers and emotions are running high as they continue to be underestimated and looked past. This isn’t your classic Browns team.
The Chiefs had a Bye last week as the No. 1 seed in the AFC.
These teams have only met three times since 2013, with the Chiefs winning all three. The last time they met was Nov. 4, 2018, a Chiefs 37-21 victory. The Browns are significantly better since that meeting.
After throwing seven interceptions in the first two months of the season, Browns QB Baker Mayfield has been insanely safe with the football since November – he’s thrown just one interception since then compared to 11 TD passes. He was an effective 21-for-34 for 263 yards and 3 TDs last weekend.
Chiefs rookie RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle, hip) is a game-time decision after not practicing the past two days. Without him, the Chiefs may be rather one-dimensional unless RBs Le’Veon Bell and Darrell Williams can elevate their game.
The Chiefs ranked 16th in the league in rushing yards during the season.
The Browns gave up the 11th most passing yards during the regular season (247.6 yards per game) and the 8th-most passing touchdowns (1.9 TDs per game). They gave up a massive 501 yards and four passing touchdowns last week to the Steelers. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (4,740 passing yards, 38 TDs, 6 INT) could have a field day.

Browns at Chiefs: Key injuries

Browns

T Jack Conklin (hamstring, knee) questionable
LB B.J. Goodson (shoulder) questionable
TE David Njoku (hamstring) questionable
TE Stephen Carlson (groin) questionable

Chiefs

WR Sammy Watkins (calf) out
LB Willie Gay (ankle) out
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle, hip) questionable
CB Rashad Fenton (foot, ankle) questionable
TE Deon Yelder (groin) questionable

Browns at Chiefs: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Chiefs 32, Browns 27

Money line (?)

If you like the defending Super Bowl Champion Chiefs to advance to the AFC Championship, you won’t find value on the money line at -500. Risking $500 for a $100 profit just isn’t smart betting even if you’re typically a chalk bettor.

I’m considering a small-unit wager on a Cleveland upset. The +375 is a tempting return. After all we’ve seen the past six months, would a Browns victory be that hard to believe? Exactly.

Against the spread (?)

While the Chiefs were 6th in total touchdowns (57) in 2020, they covered just once in the final eight games and were 7-9 ATS overall. The Browns weren’t a great spread team, either, going 6-10 during the season.

The Chiefs opened as 10-point favorites and the line adjusted down slightly to 9.5 (110 on both sides). The Browns, who were third in the NFL in rushing with 148.4 YPG, will try to control the tempo with their rushing tandem of Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt, and keep this one close.

BET THE BROWNS TO COVER 9.5 (-110).

Over/Under (?)

To hit 57.5 (-110 on both sides), which is the highest total on this weekend’s slate by a lot, it’s going to take a decent amount of scoring. Both of these teams can do just that. Cleveland averaged 25.5 points per game and K.C. averaged 29.6. The Browns were 9-7 vs. the O/U while the Chiefs were 8-8 during the regular season.

The lean is a one-unit wager on the OVER, but you will sweat this out until late in the 4th quarter, especially if Cleveland can chew clock with its running game.

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Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs Week 17 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Kansas City Chiefs (14-1) have secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC and will have a first-round bye. As such, they’re resting most key starters when they host the Los Angeles Chargers (6-9) Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium in Week 17. Kickoff will be at 4:25 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Chargers-Chiefs betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Chargers at Chiefs: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 2:28 p.m. ET.

Money line: Chargers -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | Chiefs +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
Against the spread/ATS: Chargers -3.5 (-105) | Chiefs +3.5 (-115)
Over/Under: 43.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Chargers at Chiefs: Game notes

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is among the star players sitting out the regular-season finale. He’ll be replaced by backup Chad Henne, who has completed 5 of 6 pass attempts for 30 yards in two brief appearances this year.
The Chiefs snuck away with a 23-20 overtime win in their Week 2 game against the Chargers. The game marked the debut of Los Angeles rookie QB Justin Herbert, as Week 1 starter Tyrod Taylor was ruled out moments before the game due to a mishap with a pregame injection.
Herbert is a landslide betting favorite by BetMGM‘s odds to be the Offensive Rookie of the Year at -2000. The No. 6 pick out of Oregon has 4,034 yards and 28 touchdown passes against 10 interceptions. He has another 4 scores on the ground.
Mahomes is No. 2 by the odds for the AP MVP at +350 (behind Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers’ -400), and Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is sixth by the odds for Coach of the Year at +1800.
Herbert threw for 311 yards with 1 TD and 1 INT in his Week 2 debut against the Chiefs. Mahomes threw for 302 yards and 2 touchdowns in the win and PK Harrison Butker kicked game-tying and game-winning field goals.
The Chargers have rung up three straight wins over the Atlanta Falcons (20-17), Las Vegas Raiders (30-27, OT) and Denver Broncos (19-16).
The Chiefs have won three straight and 12 of their last 13 games against the Chargers.
Kansas City has just one loss since Week 10 of last season.

Chargers at Chiefs: Key injuries

Chargers

S Jahleel Addae (calf) questionable
WR Keenan Allen (COVID-19 list) out
DE Joey Bosa (shin, concussion) questionable
OT Bryan Bulaga (foot) questionable
CB Casey Hayward (hamstring) questionable

Chiefs

RB Le’Veon Bell (knee) questionable
WR Tyreek Hill (hamstring) questionable
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) doubtful
WR Sammy Watkins (calf) questionable

Chargers at Chiefs: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Chargers 23, Chiefs 16

Money line (?)

The CHARGERS’ (-185) late-season winning streak will likely prove to be too little too late to save the job of head coach Anthony Lynn, but expect Herbert to end his impressive rookie campaign with a statement win over the Chiefs’ second team.

Against the spread (?)

Better value lies in backing the CHARGERS -3.5 (-105) to win by at least 4 points. They led after the first, second and third quarters in their narrow Week 2 loss against the reigning Super Bowl champs.

Reid will be hiding his best plays in preparation for the playoffs so even the injury-ravaged Chargers defense should have little trouble against a dull attack led by Henne.

Over/Under (?)

A Week 17 slate flush with mostly meaningless games features plenty of low totals, and this is no exception. Stick with the UNDER 43.5 (-115) as the Chiefs will just be trying to drain the clock and get to the AFC Divisional Round at full health.

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Also see:

Chargers’ Bradley not thinking about future as job status looms (Chargers Wire)
Potential 2021 Chiefs draft prospects (Chiefs Wire)

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Atlanta Falcons at Kansas City Chiefs odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Atlanta Falcons at Kansas City Chiefs Week 16 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Atlanta Falcons (4-10) visit the Kansas City Chiefs (13-1) for their penultimate game of the 2020 season. The Chiefs, meanwhile, have already clinched the AFC West crown and can secure a first-round playoff bye with a win. Kickoff at Arrowhead Stadium will be at 1 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Falcons-Chiefs betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Falcons at Chiefs: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 3:25 p.m. ET.

Money line: Falcons +425 (bet $100 to win $425) | Chiefs -550 (bet $550 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Falcons +10.5 (-110) | Chiefs -10.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 54.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Falcons at Chiefs: Game notes

The Chiefs have won nine straight games since a surprising 40-32 home loss to the rival Las Vegas Raiders in Week 5. It’s their only loss since Week 10 of their Super Bowl-winning 2019 campaign.
The Falcons won three of their first four games under interim head coach Raheem Morris, but they’ve since lost four of five. They’re currently slated for the No. 8 pick of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Kansas City is just 7-7 against the spread. It wins by an average of 8.9 points per game but covers by just 0.9 PPG while routinely faced with large spreads. Atlanta is 6-8 ATS but covers by an average of 1.4 PPG.
The Chiefs are also 7-7 against the Over/Under. The Falcons are 6-8 against the number.
Kansas City has the top-ranked offense in the NFL by Football Outsiders’ DVOA. The Chiefs are also No. 1 in yards per play and fourth in points per play. Atlanta is 19th in yards per play and 18th in points per play.
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is BetMGM‘s favorite to be named the 2020 AP MVP at -300.

Falcons at Chiefs: Key injuries

Falcons

S Ricardo Allen (concussion) questionable
C James Carpenter (groin) questionable
CB Darqueze Dennard (quadriceps) questionable
LB Deion Jones (toe) questionable
WR Julio Jones (hamstring) doubtful
C Alex Mack (concussion) questionable
S Keanu Neal (hamstring) questionable

Chiefs

RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) out
WR Tyreek Hill (hamstring) questionable
LB Anthony Hitchens (COVID-19) questionable
LB Damien Wilson (knee) questionable

Falcons at Chiefs: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Chiefs 37, Falcons 20

Money line (?)

The Chiefs (-550) are rightfully commanding favorites at home against a Falcons team having lost three straight games. The cost is just too prohibitive. Make it a challenge for the Chiefs and back them on the spread.

PASS.

Against the spread (?)

Atlanta’s last three losses have come by margins of just 5, 3 and 4 points. The Falcons held halftime leads against both the Los Angeles Chargers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers but have struggled late in games all season.

On the other side, KC has seemingly been able to coast to victories and hasn’t won by more than one score since beating the lowly New York Jets 35-9 in Week 8.

The CHIEFS -10.5 (-110) will buck the trends with a statement win to clinch the AFC’s top seed and Mahomes’ second regular-season MVP crown.

Over/Under (?)

The Atlanta offense tends to start strong but is far too one dimensional to hang with the champs for 60 minutes. The Falcons will do enough to help send this OVER 54.5 (-110), but the hosts will carry the scoring in a rout.

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Also see:

Falcons Twitter takes hard pass on Lewis for head coach (Falcons Wire)
Mathieu thinks KC defense hasn’t yet played their best game (Chiefs Wire)

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Kansas City Chiefs at New Orleans Saints odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Kansas City Chiefs at New Orleans Saints Week 15 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Kansas City Chiefs (12-1) visit the New Orleans Saints (10-3) Sunday for a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Below, we preview the Chiefs-Saints betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Chiefs at Saints: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 5:20 p.m. ET.

Money line: Chiefs -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Saints +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread/ATS: Chiefs -3 (-115) | Saints +3 (-105)
Over/Under: 52.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Chiefs at Saints: Game notes

The Chiefs are coming off a 33-27 road victory against the Miami Dolphins, an AFC playoff hopeful team. It wasn’t a very clean game, though, especially for QB Patrick Mahomes, who tossed an uncharacteristic three interceptions.
While Mahomes made some rare miscues vs. Miami, he also threw for 393 yards and two touchdowns, while averaging a season-high 11.6 yards per attempt. He has six straight 300-yard games heading into New Orleans.
The Chiefs have won eight consecutive games since their lone setback at home to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 5. However, Kansas City has failed to cover in its past five games. More surprisingly, the Under actually has hit more for the Chiefs this season, going 7-6.
New Orleans will welcome back QB Drew Brees (ribs, lung) after a four-game absence. He was knocked out of the Saints’ Week 10 win against the San Francisco 49ers with fractured ribs and a punctured lung.
The Saints are coming off a disappointing 24-21 road loss at the Philadelphia Eagles, snapping a nine-game win streak and five-game cover run. Their defense had also allowed 16 or fewer points in each of the past five, and New Orleans was on a 5-0 Under run.
New Orleans is 2-1 straight-up against the AFC West this season but just 1-2 ATS. The Saints won their lone home game against the division, but it was a 30-27 struggle in overtime against the Los Angeles Chargers back in Week 5 on a Monday night.

Chiefs at Saints: Key injuries

Chiefs

OT Eric Fisher (back) questionable
OL Mike Remmers (back, neck) out
RB Darwin Thompson (illness) out
LB Damien Wilson (knee) out

Saints

DT Malcom Brown (shoulder, calf) out
OG Nick Easton (concussion) out
WR Deonte Harris (neck) questionable
WR Michael Thomas (ankle) out

Chiefs at Saints: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Chiefs 33, Saints 30

Money line (?)

It’s rare when I play money lines in the NFL, but I like the CHIEFS (-165) in this one. This has the potential to be a one-possession game decided by a late Harrison Butker field goal, actually.

Against the spread (?)

The Chiefs -3 (-115) isn’t a terrible play. It would be my lean if I were forced to pick against the spread. As stated above, I believe this one is decided by a field goal, so it would be a push if we played KC -3. PASS.

Over/Under (?)

OVER 52.5 (-110) is the play in this potential shootout. Brees is healthy just in time to give the Sunday late-window national audience what it wants. We get the young superstar Mahomes against the future Hall of Famer Brees in a clash that has the potential to be epic. Attention: Scoreboard operator in NOLA, be ready!

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Also see:

Week 15 opponent preview: Scouting the Saints (Chiefs Wire)
Key matchups to watch vs. Chiefs (Saints Wire)

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Kansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Kansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins Week 14 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The surging Miami Dolphins (8-4) will host the Kansas City Chiefs (11-1) on Sunday afternoon for a huge Week 14 showdown at Hard Rock Stadium. The two will square off at 1 p.m. ET as both try to improve their standing in the AFC playoff picture.

Below, we preview the Chiefs-Dolphins betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Chiefs at Dolphins: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 3:15 p.m. ET.

Money line: Chiefs -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Dolphins +270 (bet $100 to win $270)
Against the spread/ATS: Chiefs -7 (-110) | Dolphins +7 (-110)
Over/Under: 50.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Chiefs at Dolphins: Game notes

The Chiefs rank second in the NFL in points scored this season. The Dolphins have the second-ranked scoring defense, however, allowing only 17.7 points per game.
The Chiefs have won seven games in a row but have gone just 3-4 ATS in that span. They’ve failed to cover in each of their last four games.
In their last eight games, the Dolphins are 7-1 ATS, also going 7-1 SU in that same stretch.
The total has gone Under in five of the Dolphins’ last seven games. It has also gone Under in three of the Chiefs’ last five games.
The Chiefs are 8-0 SU in their last eight road games.

Chiefs at Dolphins: Key injuries

Chiefs

LB Damien Wilson (knee) questionable

Dolphins

LB Kyle Van Noy (hip) questionable
CB Xavien Howard (shoulder) questionable
QB Tua Tagovailoa (thumb) questionable

Chiefs at Dolphins: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Chiefs 27, Dolphins 23

Money line (?)

The Chiefs are clearly the better team in this one and might be the best overall team in the NFL. But the Dolphins are as hot as anyone and their defense is capable of slowing down even the top offenses.

I like the Chiefs to win this one outright, but in a closer game than some may think. Brian Flores will come up with an aggressive game plan to challenge QB Patrick Mahomes, even if he can’t completely hold him in check.

Take the CHIEFS (-350) to win Sunday.

Against the spread (?)

As good as the Chiefs are, 7 points feels like a lot. The Dolphins don’t have the offense to keep up with Mahomes and the Chiefs like the Raiders did, but they do have a defense that can counter what Kansas City tries to do.

Bet the DOLPHINS +7 (-110) to cover the seven-point spread and keep this one relatively close at home.

Over/Under (?)

This one all comes down to how the Dolphins defense plays. If they can slow down the Chiefs, this game will fail to top 51 points. That seems like an obvious statement, but it’s the truth.

The Dolphins shouldn’t be expected to score more than 30 points, so it’ll be the Chiefs doing the heavy lifting. I like the UNDER (50.5) here, but it’s going to be very close.

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Also see:

Former NFL QB speculates Dolphins poised for big jump in 2021 (Dolphins Wire)
Chiefs vs. Dolphins broadcast map: Will you be able to watch on TV? (Chiefs Wire)

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