NFL: Lions vs. Chiefs, Prediction, Odds, Best Bet

NFL: Lions vs. Chiefs, Prediction, Odds, Best Bet

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DET @ KC Odds

The Lions will take on the Chiefs in this week's NFL action. Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. EDT at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The game will be broadcast live on NBC. Here's everything you need to know about Lions vs. Chiefs odds, the latest NFL spreads, NFL over/unders and more.

The Chiefs opened as a -2.5 point favorite over Lions. The total is set at over/under 52.5 total points scored by both teams combined.

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Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs Best Bet

I don't think there was anything to be upset about following the Chiefs' loss to the Jaguars on Monday Night Football last week. I covered it in another blurb, but they moved the ball brilliantly even against a vaunted — and I say that tongue-in-cheek — Jags secondary. Patrick Mahomes finished 29-of-41 for 318 yards, and on the ground Kareem Hunt remained effective while Isiah Pacheco finally had some degree of success on the ground.

I'd anticipate we see more of a timeshare in the backfield, and that's only going to mean good things for this offense. Hunt has given this team more than Pacheco, and more than that an established run game will mean Mahomes is able to get the ball out to a very talented group of receivers — and Hollywood Brown as well.

I kid, though Brown did catch just four of his eight targets. This is a good team which deserved to improve to 3-2 and while the defense ranks just around the middle of the league I believe there's still a ton of upward mobility on offense. Best of all, the team appears to be fully healthy aside from the assorted depth pieces on defense who are on IR, and we can't say the same for Detroit.

The Lions are down D.J. Reed at corner — a huge blow — and Amon-Ra St. Brown and Kalif Raymond each haven't participated in practice this week. Detroit may be one of the best passing offenses by DVOA, but it's now in danger of losing its lead man at receiver and will need to come up big here with Kansas City limiting Jacksonville to just 25 passing attempts and just 5.9 yards per play on offense.

This is the Chiefs' game, in my opinion; they're at home on primetime and in a delectable spot after being robbed of a win on Monday.

Lions vs. Chiefs Best Bet: Chiefs ML (-130)

(Pick from Kenny Ducey)

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What Time is the Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs Game?

The Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs game is at 8:20 PM ET on Sunday, October 12th.

Where is the Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs Game Being Played?

This game will be played at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

How Can I Watch Lions vs. Chiefs?

You can watch Lions vs. Chiefs on NBC.

Can the Chiefs Beat the Lions?

Yes, it is just the third time in the Patrick Mahomes' era that the Chiefs are underdogs at Arrowhead Stadium. With their backs against the wall, expect KC to come out and play at a high level against the red-hot Lions.