The Detroit Lions are set to face off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 6 of the NFL season, with the Chiefs currently favored to win. Here are some key betting trends and insights to consider:

 

Betting Odds

 

– The Kansas City Chiefs are favored by 1.5 to 2.5 points, with odds ranging from -108 to -112.

– The Detroit Lions are underdogs, with odds ranging from +100 to +118 for the moneyline.

– The over/under total is set at 50.5 to 52.5 points, with both over and under options available at -110 to -112 odds ¹ ² ³.

 

 

Betting Trends

 

– Lions’ ATS Record: The Detroit Lions have an impressive 4-1 ATS record this season, including a perfect 4-0 ATS in their wins.

– Chiefs’ ATS Record: The Kansas City Chiefs have a 2-3 ATS record this season and have failed to cover as favorites in two of their three games.

– Head-to-Head Matchup: Patrick Mahomes is 1-1 against the Lions in his career, with one passing touchdown and one interception.

– Over/Under: The over has hit in three of the last five games for both teams, forecasting a potentially high-scoring affair ⁴ ² ⁵.

 

 

Key Players and Injuries

 

– Jahmyr Gibbs: The Lions’ running back is expected to play a crucial role in the game, given the Chiefs’ vulnerability to running backs.

– Patrick Mahomes: The Chiefs’ quarterback has a 13-3-1 ATS record as an underdog in his career, but his performance against NFC teams has been slightly lower.

– Injuries: The Lions will be without starting corner D.J. Reed and may be without Terrion Arnold and Taylor Decker due to injuries ⁴ ² ⁶.

 

 

Prediction and Picks

 

– Lions +1.5: Taking the points with the Lions is a recommended pick, given their strong ATS record and the Chiefs’ struggles in close games.

– Over 50.5: The high-scoring potential of this game makes the over 50.5 points an attractive option.

– Chiefs ML: Some analysts recommend taking the Chiefs to win outright, given their strong home record and the Lions’ potential vulnerability without key players ⁴ ⁶ ⁷.