The Kansas City Chiefs will be looking to rebound from their first loss of the season when they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football. The Buccaneers, meanwhile, are coming off a big win over the New Orleans Saints that snapped a two-game losing streak.
The Chiefs are a 2.5-point favorite in this game according to DraftKings Sportsbook, and they are also the -140 favorite on the moneyline. The Buccaneers are a +120 underdog on the moneyline. The over/under for the game is set at 45.5 points.
Prediction: Chiefs 27, Buccaneers 23
Chiefs vs. Buccaneers Analysis
The Chiefs have been one of the most dominant teams in the NFL over the past few years, and they are still the team to beat in the AFC. Patrick Mahomes is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, and he has a lot of weapons to work with on offense. The Chiefs also have a strong defense, led by Chris Jones and Tyrann Mathieu.
The Buccaneers are a bit of a wild card this season. They have a lot of talent on offense, led by Tom Brady, Mike Evans, and Chris Godwin. However, their defense has been a bit of a liability at times.
This game is likely to be a close one, but I give the edge to the Chiefs. Mahomes is simply the better quarterback, and the Chiefs have a more balanced team overall. I predict that the Chiefs will win this game by a score of 27-23.
Chiefs vs. Buccaneers Betting Trends
* The Chiefs are 4-1 straight up in their last five games.
* The Chiefs are 3-2 against the spread in their last five games.
* The Buccaneers are 2-3 straight up in their last five games.
* The Buccaneers are 3-2 against the spread in their last five games.
* The over/under is 4-1 in the Chiefs' last five games.
* The over/under is 3-2 in the Buccaneers' last five games.
Chiefs vs. Buccaneers Injury Report
**Chiefs**
* WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) - Out
* RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) - Out
* CB Rashad Fenton (hamstring) - Out
**Buccaneers**
* WR Chris Godwin (hamstring) - Out
* DL Vita Vea (calf) - Questionable
* CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (knee) - Questionable
Chiefs vs. Buccaneers Weather
The weather in Tampa Bay on Monday night is expected to be clear with a temperature of around 75 degrees.
Chiefs vs. Buccaneers Tickets
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