NFL : New Orleans Saints vs Kansas City Chiefs Odds & Prediction

Game Info: October 7, 2024 8:15PM EDT @ GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

The Saints are coming off a narrow defeat against the Falcons and a convincing victory against the Cowboys, hence their performances have been inconsistent. Kansas City has also been on the rise following wins against the Chargers and the Falcons, although they had some difficulties covering the spread during some of the games. Both teams will be in a bid to improve their records with Kansas City edging it in terms of rushing yards and New Orleans in passing yards. Look forward to a highly competitive clash as both teams look to exploit their strong suits in a bid to claim an important victory.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Saints +203 , Chiefs -245

Spread: Saints +5 , Chiefs -5

Over/Under: 43.5

Team Recent Performance

New Orleans Saints

On September 30, the squad fell short 24-26 to the Falcons, although managed to cover the +3 spread, while the total went over 42.5. On September 23, they lost 12-15 to the Eagles, where they failed to cover the -2.5 spread, the total also going under 49. They shut out the Cowboys, 44-19, on September 16, thus covering the +6.5 spread, total being over 47. On September 9, they faced the Panthers and won by a score of 47 to 10, thus covering the -3.5 spread, while the total went above 41.5. On August 26, they lost to the titans 27 to 30, however, they managed to cover the +5.5 spread. And The Total Ewent Over 38.

Kansas City Chiefs

They defeated the Chargers 17-10 on September 30, but could not cover the -7 line, while the total finished below 42. A week earlier on September 23, they managed to win against the Falcons in a low-scoring affair that ended 22-17 and covered the -3 line, with the total going under the 47 points set. On September 16, they managed to beat the Bengals 26-25, however this did not fall into covering the -6.5 spread, whereas the total points scored was above 48. On September 6, they played against the Ravens and recorded a 27-20 victory, gambling that they would win by 3 points for the defense, and the total was more than 46 points. They were beaten by the Bears 21-34 on August 23 and therefore failed to cover the +2.5 line, with the total going above 34.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The record of Kansas City stands at 4-2 as opposed to New Orleans’ 2-4 record in the same timeline. Against the spread KC is 2-3-1 while that of NO is 3-2-1. Both teams have been underwhelming in over under as well at 2-4 each. Kansas City scores marginally higher average points in a given game (25.17) than does New Orleans (24.00). In addition KC has a higher average in rushing yards (174.00 Vs 97.83) while NO has a better stats in passing yards (240.67 Vs 201.00) respectively. Total yardage is in favor of KC (375 to 338.5) and both teams have nearly the same average turnovers with KC at 1.50 and NO at 1.83.

Team Injuries

New Orleans Saints

Demario Davis (LB, hamstring) and Tyrann Mathieu (S, groin) are now listed as probable for the Monday game. Alvin Kamara (RB, hip) is probable too, but Lucas Patrick (G, groin) and Pete Werner (LB, hamstring) have been listed as questionable. Taysom Hill (QB, abdominal), Cesar Ruiz (C, knee), Shane Lemieux (G, ankle) and Payton Turner (DE, knee) have all been stated out. Khalen Saunders (DT, calf) has been placed on the out list for a prolonged period longer than expected while Erik McCoy (C, groin), Justin Herron (G, knee), Kendre Miller (RB, hamstring) and Rejzohn Wright (CB, undisclosed) are on injured reserve.

Kansas City Chiefs

Marquise Brown (WR, shoulder), Isaih Pacheco (RB, fibula), Rashee Rice (WR, knee), and McKade Mettauer (G, knee) are on the injured reserve list. Michael Danna (DE, calf) has improved his injury status to probable for Monday’s game, while Mecole Hardman (WR, knee) is recovering from an injury and is listed as questionable.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Kansas City Chiefs will win and cover the spread, with the total staying under 43.5.

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