With the divisional round of the NFL playoffs taking place this weekend, the most exciting week of the season has officially begun. The Chiefs of Kansas City and the Lions of Detroit will be playing on their respective home fields for the first time in the playoffs, while the two teams most likely to win the NFL MVP award will meet in Buffalo. Thinking about placing a wager this weekend? Not a problem.
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Kansas City Chiefs game versus Houston Texans
Watch it live on ESPN and fubo for free on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Chiefs -7.5, Over/Under 43.5
Throughout the season, the Kansas City Chiefs have baffled us. Even though they have only lost once all season, many are still wondering if this is the kind of team that can go all the way in the playoffs. Sure thing. Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid, the team’s leaders, have been there and done that. With a perfect 6-0 record, an average of 302.2 yards per game, 16 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions, Mahomes has been unstoppable in the divisional round of his career. I expect the Chiefs to appear like a powerhouse when Andy formally turns the switch, especially after this long hiatus of almost 20 days. Even though the Texans came back from a slow start to beat the Chargers, I still don’t think they have what it takes to beat a real Super Bowl candidate like the Chiefs. The Chiefs are expected to dominate at home according to Tyler Sullivan.
