Here’s what the Vegas odds say about the Chiefs-Falcons game Sunday at Arrowhead
A year ago, the Chiefs needed help on the season’s final weekend to secure a first-round bye.
They arrive in better shape in 2020. They need to win only one of their last two games to clinch the No. 1 seed for the AFC playoffs, which includes the lone bye.
That should come this week — if you’re inclined to follow the oddsmakers in Las Vegas.
The Chiefs are favored 11 points against the Falcons at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, keeping alive a streak in which they have been favored by double digits in every home game this year.
The over/under for the game is 54 points, the second highest total in the NFL this season. The Titans and Packers matchup is listed at 56.
The Chiefs are 7-7 against the spread this season — accounting for the final line only. They had failed to cover in five straight games heading into last week’s matchup with New Orleans. While some sportsbooks listed the Chiefs as a 3 1/2-point favorite, many lowered to 2 1/2 points after news that quarterback Drew Brees would play. The Chiefs sandwiched those two, winning 32-29.
Timing, as they say, is everything.
The Falcons are 6-8 against the spread, and they have the same mark in the over/under column.
A sneak peek of next week: The Chiefs are favored just 3 points against the Chargers.
Why so low? Well, the sportsbooks that have listed the game — many have taken it off the board — are apparently predicting the Chiefs will wrap up the No. 1 seed this weekend, and in turn rest some of their starters in the regular season finale.
Absent a postseason spot, the Chargers, on the other hand, would likely play the full allotment of their roster in the game.