Kansas City Chiefs vs. New England Patriots Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Kansas City Chiefs will look for a big bounce back win on Sunday afternoon when they take on the New England Patriots. Can Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce get it done on the road? Matt McCuen breaks down this matchup and gives us a pick in Chiefs vs. Patriots.
Matt McCuen - December 17, 2023, 9:25 AM EST
5 minKansas City Chiefs vs. New England Patriots Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots will meet from Foxborough on Sunday afternoon.
Chiefs vs. Patriots Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: December 17, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: CBS
Chiefs vs. Patriots Odds
- Spread: Chiefs -8.5 (-110), Patriots +8.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O/U 37.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Chiefs (-390), Patriots (+350)
Kansas City Chiefs vs. New England Patriots Prediction
Kansas City desperately needs to win this game after a poor showing their last time out vs. the Buffalo Bills.
The Chiefs will attempt to avoid a three-game losing streak with a win today.
The recent cold spell has pushed the Chiefs record to 8-5.
The biggest surprise has been the Chiefs offense, which ranks 11th in points per game (22.5).
Patrick Mahomes leads the Chiefs offense. Mahomes made national headlines for his reaction after the teams lost a week ago, and the league fined both Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid for their post-game comments.
Running back Isiah Pacheco leads the Chiefs' rushing attack. Pacheco has rushed for 779 yards and six touchdowns. Pacheco will miss today's game.
Travis Kelce has been the top option in the passing game. Kelce has racked up 896 yards.
Rookie Rashee Rice leads the team with five receiving touchdowns.
The Chiefs defense ranks 3rd in points allowed per game (17.5 ppg).
New England enters play after pulling off an upset win a week ago vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers.
That win improved the Patriots record to 3-10.
That is the worst record in the AFC.
The big question is if Bill Belichick will still be a part of this New England franchise next season.
Quarterback Bailey Zappe will be the starter today. Zappe has thrown for 539 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions.
Running back Rhamondre Stevenson leads the rushing attack. Stevenson has rushed for 619 yards and four touchdowns. Stevenson will miss today's game, forcing Zeke Elliot into a more significant role.
Demario Douglas has been the top option in the passing game. Douglas has racked up 410 yards on the campaign.
The Patriots defense ranks 14th in points per game (20.9).
Kansas City Chiefs vs. New England Patriots Pick
This is the perfect bounce-back spot for the Chiefs.
Mahomes and company will not lose three consecutive games and they will play a chip on their shoulder this afternoon.
Zappe looked good early in the game vs. the Steelers, but was horrible in the second half.
The Chiefs are an elite defense that will shut down the Patriots offense today.
On the other side, Mahomes will get going, and this offense will have a breakout game vs the New England defense.
Let’s stay hot on the gridiron!
Pick: Kansas City Chiefs -8 -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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