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BAL vs. KC (Chiefs -2.5): TNF BEST BET
(NFL) Ravens (BAL) vs. Chiefs (KC),
Point Spread: -2.50 | -124.00 Chiefs (KC) (Home)
Result: Win
Point Spread: -2.50 | -124.00 Chiefs (KC) (Home)
Result: Win
Betting Trends: The Chiefs are 9-2 straight-up and 7-4 against the spread in Week 1 since Andy Reid took over as head coach in Kansas City.
I'm confident the Chiefs defense will play well against Lamar Jackson and a Baltimore offensive line ranked 25th to start the season, per Pro Football Focus. The addition of 30-year-old Derrick Henry doesn't move the needle enough for me in this matchup, especially the way the Chiefs' defense played last postseason during their run to the Super Bowl.
On the other side of the ball, the Ravens lost defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, along with Jadeveon Clowney (9.5 sacks) and Patrick Queen (133 tackles and 3.5 sacks). The KC offense leaned more on the run game in the second half of the season and has the 7th-ranked o-line this year, per Pro Football Focus, but the passing game is still a threat with Patrick Mahomes tossing to Travis Kelce, Rashee Rice and speedy first-round pick Xavier Worthy.
I wagered on KC -2.5 at -124 odds, as I don't want to push if the Chiefs win by a field goal, but understand if you would rather roll the dice at -3 so you don't have to pay the extra juice. Betting on the Chiefs may feel boring to some bettors, but when the bet cashes, that's all that matters!
I'm confident the Chiefs defense will play well against Lamar Jackson and a Baltimore offensive line ranked 25th to start the season, per Pro Football Focus. The addition of 30-year-old Derrick Henry doesn't move the needle enough for me in this matchup, especially the way the Chiefs' defense played last postseason during their run to the Super Bowl.
On the other side of the ball, the Ravens lost defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, along with Jadeveon Clowney (9.5 sacks) and Patrick Queen (133 tackles and 3.5 sacks). The KC offense leaned more on the run game in the second half of the season and has the 7th-ranked o-line this year, per Pro Football Focus, but the passing game is still a threat with Patrick Mahomes tossing to Travis Kelce, Rashee Rice and speedy first-round pick Xavier Worthy.
I wagered on KC -2.5 at -124 odds, as I don't want to push if the Chiefs win by a field goal, but understand if you would rather roll the dice at -3 so you don't have to pay the extra juice. Betting on the Chiefs may feel boring to some bettors, but when the bet cashes, that's all that matters!
