New Orleans Saints vs. Kansas City Chiefs Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds for Monday Night Football
The New Orleans Saints will visit the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football looking to stun the defending champs. Can Derek Carr and the Saints pull the upset in Arrowhead? Matt McCuen provides his pick against the spread in Saints vs. Chiefs on MNF.
Matt McCuen - October 7, 2024, 9:46 AM EDT
5 minNew Orleans Saints vs. Kansas City Chiefs Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds for Monday Night Football
The New Orleans Saints and the Kansas City Chiefs will meet from Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night.
New Orleans starts this contest with a record of 2-2 on the young season. The Saints have lost back-to-back games after picking up a pair of dominant wins to begin the year.
The Saints' two losses were by a combined five points. Dennis Allen's team could easily be 4-0 right now if it were not for a couple of last-minute losses. New Orleans had a bye last week and enters this contest well-rested.
In the first two weeks, the Saints were the top-scoring offense in football, averaging 45.5 PPG. Over the last two weeks, the Saints' offense has slowed down, averaging 18 PPG.
New Orleans Saints vs. Kansas City Chiefs Date, Time and Where to Watch
- Date: October 7, 2024
- Time: 8:15 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
New Orleans Saints vs. Kansas City Chiefs Prediction
Veteran Derek Carr leads the Saints offensive unit. Carr has thrown for 824 yards, six touchdowns, and three interceptions.
Alvin Kamara has been great for the Saints, racking up 362 rushing yards and five touchdowns.
Former Ohio State standout Chris Olave has racked up a team-high 265 yards and one touchdown.
The Saints' defense ranks 7th, allowing 17.5 points per game.
Kansas City rolls into the contest with a perfect 4-0 record. The Chiefs are attempting to become the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive Super Bowls. Andy Reid has claimed three Super Bowls since taking over in KC and knows his team has enough talent for a fourth.
KC has been in all close games this season. In Week 1, the Chiefs held on to beat the Baltimore Ravens by one touchdown when a Ravens touchdown as time expired was overturned.
In Week 2, KC faced a fourth-and-15 with the game on the line when Rashee Rice drew a pass interference call to keep the game alive. Harrison Butker followed that up with a long game-winning field goal as time expired.
The Chiefs stuffed the Falcons on the goal line to hold on in Week 3 for a 22-17 win. KC trailed the Chargers 10-0 in Week 4, but scored 17 unanswered points to earn the win.
Patrick Mahomes has thrown for 904 yards, six touchdowns, and five interceptions.
Kareem Hunt saw an expanded role in his first game of the season last week. Hunt carried the ball 14 times, racking up 69 yards.
Travis Kelce is off to a slow start this season, collecting 15 receptions worth 158 yards.
Injuries are a major concern early in the year, as the Chiefs are without starting running back Isiah Pacheco and superstar wide receiver Rashee Rice.
The KC defense has allowed 18.0 points per game, ranking 8th in the NFL.
New Orleans Saints vs. Kansas City Chiefs Pick
New Orleans is getting too many points on the road tonight. As mentioned, the Saints' two losses have come by a combined five points.
This Saints team plays tight games, which is all we are asking for tonight. KC has played in four one-possession games this season, and they have struggled to pull away from the opposition.
The Chiefs come into this game banged-up, and I expect their offense to struggle more than people will think tonight.
Let’s stay hot and cash another winner!
Pick: New Orleans Saints +5.5 -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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