Lions VS Chiefs Picks, Predictions, and Odds

Thursday Night Football Picks - Lions VS Chiefs

It’s been a long 207 days, but the wait is finally over as the NFL makes its return with a thrilling season kickoff matchup as the hungry Detroit Lions take on the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs in Arrowhead Stadium.

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Lions VS Chiefs Odds

Odds Courtesy of DraftKings Ontario Sportsbook as of September 7th, 2023

Lions VS Chiefs Best Bets

Moneyline Pick: Kansas City Chiefs

Looking to pick up where they left off in the Super Bowl, look for the Kansas City Chiefs to emerge with the home victory as they begin their quest for another championship season.

While their usually star-studded roster will have some key members of their depth chart missing in action, the upside of the Chiefs is irrefutable. With Patrick Mahomes under centre, winning is always an option as he is able to turn something out of nothing with a simple flick of the wrist.

With their championship chemistry, home field advantage, and never-say-die attitude, look for the Chiefs to kick off their 2023 campaign with a win, moving to 1-0 at the expense of the Lions.

Point Spread Pick: Detroit Lions (+4.5)

While we expect to see the Chiefs take the win in this season opening matchup, don’t it to come by a wide margin as the Lions put up a competitive effort against the defending Super Bowl champions.

The Lions took the NFL world by storm last year as they proved the naysayers wrong, overachieving throughout the season as they narrowly fell short of a surprise playoff birth. Facing a banged up Chiefs squad that has plenty of new faces in prominent roles, look for the Lions to go punch-for-punch with KC as neither side is able to run away with the lead.

Watch as tonight’s clash goes down to the wire as the Lions push the Chiefs to the limit, finishing within 4.5-points of the lead, covering the spread as they score you some bread with this winning wager.

Over/Under Pick: Under 52.5 Points

Last season both of these teams finished within the top-five of the NFL in points per game, but look for this evening’s contest to come to a close with Under 52.5 combined points scored between them.

With the Chiefs offence continuing to churn out inexperienced players into their lineup, coupled with the potential unavailability of All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce, Mahomes and company may have a tough time finding their way onto the scoreboard.

The Chiefs won’t be the only team that may take time getting their feet off the ground offensively as the Lions offence will also be tasked with incorporating plenty of new personnel into their game plan. With the Lions relying heavily on their running game to generate offence, things may start slow as they work in rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs and newly acquired David Montgomery.

Expect to see a more methodical pace from both sides this evening as they experiment with new sets and formations as they aim to start their season off on the right foot. Bet the Under on the Lions VS Chiefs and watch as your bankroll rises while the score stays stagnant.

Lions VS Chiefs Player Prop Bets

Amon-Ra St. Brown Anytime Touchdown Scorer (+125)

Coming off of a sensational 2022 campaign, look for rising star Amon-Ra St. Brown to continue establishing himself as a premier wideout threat in the NFL as he hits paydirt against the Chiefs this evening.

After scoring six touchdowns last season, St. Brown proved that he’s more than capable of finding the end zone against top-notch defences. Look for the speedy receiver to use his elite breakaway speed to free himself in open space, turning an easy reception into a scoring play as he outruns the weak Chiefs secondary.

Bank on St. Brown as an anytime touchdown scorer and boost your bankroll with this plus-money player prop bet to kickoff your NFL season wagers.

Patrick Mahomes Over 287.5 Passing Yards (-115)

Easily one of the top talents the NFL has ever seen, bank on reigning Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes to lead the charge for his Chiefs squad, passing for Over 287.5 yards in the process.

The Chiefs offence is heavily reliant on their air-raid attack, meaning Mahomes is sure to garner plenty of passing attempts throughout tonight’s game that will surely lead to plenty of yards racked up along the way.

Mahomes has thrown for Over 287.5 yards in back-to-back season openers with the Chiefs, demonstrating his competitive nature and drive to put on a show in his first outing of the year. Look for this trend to continue heading into this evening’s tilt, scoring you an easy payday as he lets the pigskin fly against the Lions.

Lions VS Chiefs Same Game Parlay

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In order to be paid out as a winner on your Lions VS Chiefs same game parlay all of your featured picks must be correct, if even a single wager falls flat, the entire bet results in a loss.

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• Jared Goff Over 256.5 Passing Yards
• Isiah Pacheco Anytime Touchdown Scorer
• Race to 15 Points - Chiefs

Total Odds: (+445)

Lions VS Chiefs Public Betting Trends

Looking for some additional insight ahead of tonight’s Thursday Night Football bash? Then be sure to find out how other bettors are wagering on tonight’s contest with the latest Lions VS Chiefs public betting trends.

Below we’ve compiled the latest Lions VS Chiefs public betting trends so you can see where the majority of bettors are placing their wagers ahead of tonight’s season opening action. Check out the public betting trends found below, factor these into your upcoming NFL wagers, and utilize this helpful betting resource en route to scoring your next big win.

Moneyline

Detroit Lions - 6%

Kansas City Chiefs - 94%

Point Spread

Detroit Lions (+4.5) - 44%

Kansas City Chiefs (-4.5) - 56%

Over/Under

Over 51.5 Points - 75%

Under 51.5 Points - 25%

Best Odds & Lines on the Lions VS Chiefs

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Moneyline

Detroit Lions - FanDuel (+190)

Kansas City Chiefs - DraftKings (-205)

Point Spread

Detroit Lions (+4.5) - BetMGM (-110)

Kansas City Chiefs (-4.5) - DraftKings (-108)

Over/Under

Over 51.5 Points - Bet365 (-110)

Under 51.5 Points - FanDuel (-108)

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