Once more we travel to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City to discuss about the local chiefs taking on the visiting Deroit Lions, on Oct 13 at 12:20 GMT. The hosts have not had the start of the season that everyone hoped for from the runners-up of the last Super Bowl. In contrast, the visitors have had quite an auspicious start, which they would very much like to continue.
Round 6 will be quite decisive
An NFL season consists of 17 regular season matches. Usually, 9 wins will get a team a spot in the post season playoffs. After the first 4 rounds we already have two teams with a perfect record of 4 wins, while the Lions of our discussion show 3 wins and 1 loss, +49 on the point differential and a 0.75 PCT. Therefore, if they win the match in question along with the in-between one against the Bengals, they would already be more than halfway to the playoffs. That being said, neither of the two confrontations will be easy.
The Chiefs have won 2 but lost another 2 and they are in a mix of 9 teams with the same record. In a most unfortunate turn of events, both of their opponents to come, the Jaguars and the Lions, have a better record. However, this is where they get to prove that they are made of the kind of steel that gets teams to play at a Super Bowl final.
It will be a tough match no matter what
Even if the outcomes of the in-between encounters are not the desired ones, the confrontation has a history of tough hard-fought battles with the winners taking the victory on the details. Nevertheless, it is on the side of the Chiefs, and, along with the home field advantage, most likely it’s the reason that the payout for their win is at @1.88. However, the Lions do seem to be in a better shape at this time, hence the price of @2.00.
Since, a lot will depend on the results of the two in-between matches, we will wait before making our final suggestion to those that will open an account at the best betting platform. At this time, it seems that the Lions will not meet much resistance from the Bengals, who, without Jow Burrow, cannot seem to be able to move their offense, to say nothing about scoring. On the other hand, the Jaguars look pretty convincing in prevailing of the Chiefs.
Update
The Lions went on a 4th consecutive win over the Bengals by 24-37. On the other hand, the Chiefs, unexpectedly, lost to the Jaguars by 31-28. These outcomes do not justify the drop of the odds for Kansas City to @1.78 from @1.88, and the rise of the equivalent offer for the Lions to @2.23 instead of @2.00. Now, we have a bet of real value on our hands.
Detroit holds the cards
The Chiefs may have the experience of two consecutive Super Bowls, but at this time, we believe that the Lions are in a much better condition. They may have conceded three touch downs at the final quarter against the Bengals, but this was after they had rampaged over their opponents and used their reserve players to give them some experience. The performances of the hosts are not convincing at all. The Bengals may have had the excuse of missing their star QB Joe Burrow. But the Chiefs have no other reason than simply not being in form.
Therefore, to everyone that will open an account at the best betting platform, we will recommend a wager for the victory of the Detroit Lions. At this time, it is too good of an opportunity to pass.