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NFL Handicapping Analysis: Week 2
(0-1) Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs (0-1)
Date: Saturday, August 17th
Time: 4:00 ET
Venue: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City MO
NFL ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Detroit +6.5 | Kansas City -6.5
NFL Moneyline Odds: Detroit +238 | Kansas City -297
NFL Betting Total: O/U 39
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Lions vs. Chiefs Gameday
Going into the game, the point spread line was at 52.5 points, and the Chiefs were 4-point favorites. However, the Lions pulled off the 21-20 upset, not only winning the game but also covering the spread as underdogs. This one came down to the wire, and with 41 combined points, the teams fell short of the O/U line of 52.5 points.
Detroit Lions
Heading into the 4th quarter, the Giants lead the Lions 14-3 in this week one pre-season matchup. The Lions are going to need a big 4th quarter, as they are currently down by 11 and have yet to score since the 1st quarter.
Speaking of the 1st quarter, the Lions did manage to get a field goal from Jake Bates and led 3-0 after the 1st quarter. However, the Giants scored two touchdowns in the 2nd quarter, and at halftime, the Lions are trailing 14-3.
Detroit Lions Stats
Despite finishing with 15 first downs, the Lions’ offense really struggled in their most recent game vs. the Giants, coming away with just 3 points in a 14-3 loss. They finished with 110 yards passing on 33 attempts, and 118 yards rushing on 30 attempts.
Forced to play from behind, Nate Sudfeld finished with 96 yards passing and 54% completion percentage. He was also sacked four times and threw one interception. Hendon Hooker, who finished with 34 yards rushing, was the Lions’ leading rusher.
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In their most recent game against the Giants, the Lions’ defense held the passing game in check, allowing just 95 yards through the air and forcing the Giants to complete only 12 passes. Despite this, the Lions’ offense struggled to get going, as they lost 14-3.
On the ground, the Lions gave up 155 rushing yards to the Giants, with New York averaging 5.7 yards per attempt. Even though the Lions’ defense was tough to move the ball against through the air, they finished with just 14 first downs and went 2-11 on third down. Additionally, the Lions’ defense came away with two sacks and one interception.
Kansas City Chiefs
Heading into this one, the Chiefs were 2.5-point favorites vs. the Jaguars, and with the O/U line sitting at 40 points, the Chiefs’ point spread was +2.5. Unfortunately for the Chiefs, they are coming off a 26-13 loss, and they didn’t cover the spread.
As for the O/U line, it was 40 points, and the teams finished with just 39 combined points, making the under the correct pick. The Chiefs’ tough loss was capped off by not being able to take advantage of some late opportunities, as they had a chance to take the lead late in the 4th, but a missed field goal by Harrison Butker left them trailing 37-36.
Kansas City Chiefs Stats
Despite finishing with 16 first downs, the Chiefs struggled on third down, converting just 15.4% of their chances in a 26-13 loss to the Jaguars. The Chiefs’ offense was limited to 158 yards passing, with just one touchdown and 81.5% completion percentage for Chris Oladokun, who finished with 85 yards on 7-of-10 passing.
For the game, the Chiefs’ offense line allowed five sacks, and they finished with only 106 yards rushing.
In their most recent game, the Chiefs’ defense allowed 18 first downs and 246 passing yards on 29 attempts. They struggled to contain the Jaguars’ passing game, giving up two touchdowns and allowing a completion percentage of 65.5%.
On the ground, the Jaguars finished with 102 rushing yards on 25 attempts, with five first downs coming on the ground. Overall, the Chiefs’ defense gave up 348 yards in their 26-13 loss, and they held the Jaguars to just a 27.3% conversion rate on third downs.
Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs NFL Football Betting Trends
- The Lions are 4-1 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Chiefs are 2-2-1 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Lions are 8-2 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Chiefs have gone 6-3-1 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Lions’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Chiefs’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
Lions vs. Chiefs Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | +145 | +238 | +3.5 | +6.5 |
| Chiefs | -170 | -297 | -3.5 | -6.5 |
4* Free Week 2 NFL Betting Prediction: Detroit +6.5
Our pick vs. the spread is to take the Lions to cover as road underdogs in this week two pre-season matchup between the Chiefs and Lions. The point spread line is at +6.5 in favor of the Lions, and even though we have the Chiefs winning 28-23, the Lions’ point spread pick is the way to go.
For an over/under pick, we are leaning towards taking the OVER, with the line sitting at 39 points. Our prediction is that these teams finish with just 51 combined points, making the under a good value pick for this pre-season matchup.
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