The Kansas City Chiefs (8-5) face the New England Patriots (3-10) Sunday in Week 15 NFL action. Kickoff at Gillette Stadium is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the'Chiefs vs. Patriots odds, and'make our expert'NFL picks and predictions.
The Chiefs are in the midst of a 2-game losing skid after falling at home to the Bills, 20-17 in Week 14. WR Kadarius Toney cost Kansas City what could have been the game-winning touchdown because he lined up offsides. They lost outright as a 1-point favorite and went Under the total of 49. QB Patrick Mahomes passed for 271 yards, a touchdown and an interception. This is the first season since 2017 that the Chiefs are averaging less than 28 points per game.
New England snapped a 5-game losing streak Dec. 7 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, 21-18. They won outright as a 5.5-point underdog, and the Over (31) hit. Patriots QB Bailey Zappe threw 3 first half touchdowns and were able to hold off a Pittsburgh’s second half comeback attempt. New England will need to put up more than their 13 points per game average to have any chance at beating the Chiefs Sunday.
The Chiefs won their last head-to-head matchup with the Patriots, 26-10, Oct. 5, 2020. Kansas City covered the 11.5-point spread as an underdog, and the Under (48.5) hit.