If you placed your risk-free bet on the Chiefs your $500 bet would profit $3,000 if Kansas City followed up with another Super Bowl win in 2021. Just days after Kansas City's Super Bowl LV loss, DraftKings Sportsbook set the Cheifs as the favorite to win Super Bowl 56. Get the latest betting odds & lines at BetOnline Sportsbook for betting on your favorite sport and snag a huge sign-up bonus. The Chiefs are considered heavy favorites in this matchup (indicated by -185), requiring a $185 bet to win $100 (plus the initial bet back). The 49ers are the underdog in this matchup, paying out $410 total for a $100 bet ($310 in winnings). How much either.
The Cleveland Browns (12-5) take on the Kansas City Chiefs (14-2) Sunday afternoon in the AFC Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs, with kickoff set for 3:05 p.m. ET. Below, we highlight five Browns-Chiefs player prop bet predictions from the BetMGM game menu.
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5 Browns at Chiefs prop bet predictions for AFC Divisional Round
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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes OVER 2.5 passing touchdowns (-105)
After sitting out the final week of the regular season and with the Chiefs having a first-round bye, it's been a while since we've seen Mahomes. He should remind everyone just how good he is Sunday.
Against one of the worst secondaries in the NFL, it wouldn't be a shock if he threw 3 touchdowns in the first half of this game. Take this prop with confidence as Mahomes should have a 3 or 4-touchdown day.
Browns RB Kareem Hunt OVER 50.5 rushing+receiving yards (-125)
Coming off a huge game in the wild-card round, Hunt has found a role in this offense. He's a dynamic receiver, but he can also create big chunk plays on the ground, too. Against his former team, look for him to have another strong game and exceed 50.5 total yards as he splits touches with Nick Chubb.
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Chiefs TE Travis Kelce to score a touchdown anytime (-165)
When the Chiefs get into the red zone, Mahomes looks for his All-Pro tight end first. Kelce's catch radius makes him nearly unstoppable in the end zone.
We've seen him have a three-touchdown game in the playoffs before and it wouldn't be a complete shock if he did it again this week.
Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill's longest reception over 25.5 yards (-130)
No player in the NFL is better at creating explosive plays through the air than Hill and with Cleveland having one of the worst safety combinations in the league, he should be able to get behind their coverage once or twice.
Look for him to have multiple receptions beyond 25.5 yards and take the Over on receiving yards, too (85.5).
Browns OVER 2.5 touchdowns scored (-110)
With the point total for this game set at 56.5, oddsmakers are expecting a ton of points. Can the Browns score into the mid-20s in this game? We think so and that's why the Browns to score over 2.5 touchdowns feels like a safe bet.
Even if this game gets out of hand in the second half, there is some garbage time potential for Cleveland. Look for the Browns to score 3 or more times in this game.
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It wasn't the end to the season that the Kansas City Chiefs had hoped, but there's no reason to believe they're going anywhere. Down both starting offensive tackles, Patrick Mahomes was pressured by the ferocious Tampa Bay defense all night long and his team failed to score a touchdown. Despite the rough statline, Mahomes made some incredible plays to escape sacks and ultimately missed out on two touchdowns due to drops from his receiving corps.
Although the Chiefs open 2021-22 as the favorites to win Super Bowl LVI, there is some urgency in the organization. For one, coach Andy Reid isn't getting any younger nor farther away from potential retirement. Focus this offseason will undoubtably be around re-working their defense that finished worst in the NFL in the red zone this year. Daniel Sorenson, Alex Okafor, and Bashaud Breeland are staring down free agency as are starting linemen Kelechi Osemele, Austin Reiter, and Mike Remmers.
As long as Mahomes is behind center and their corps of Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Tyreek Hill stay put, the Chiefs will be contenders. They'll be back in the mix in 2021-22, even if this offseason leaves a sting.
Kansas City Chiefs odds
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Chiefs prop bets
Prop bets are based on individual performance, typically surrounding players. The Chiefs had one of the most explosive offenses in 2020 and therefore were one of the most popular targets for prop bets. For example, Patrick Mahomes had a projected passing total of 285.5 yards in the Chiefs' Week 13 matchup with the Denver Broncos. That game, Mahomes passed for 318 yards, giving those who bet the over on his passing prop the win.
Search below for Kansas City Chiefs team or player props currently being offered at sportsbooks. You can also look around at other teams and players using this tool. Happy shopping!
Chiefs futures odds
Futures are long-term bets that can range from an offseason to a full season (or beyond). Team win totals, award winners, and player performance are common futures. For example:
2020 Odds to win NFL MVP
- Patrick Mahomes +350
- Lamar Jackson +600
- Russell Wilson +800
- Deshaun Watson +1400
This line for the league MVP would often be bet before the season starts. Futures allow for bettors to capitalize on players they think are favorites to win awards long before the odds shift away from their favor. For example, Aaron Rodgers opened with odds of +2500 to win the MVP award; his odds quickly shifted as the season developed and Rodgers was the eventual winner of the award.
Chiefs Super Bowl LVI odds
After being beaten 31-9 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their second straight Super Bowl appearance, the Kansas City Chiefs opened as +550 favorites to win Super Bowl LVI.
Chiefs AFC West odds
The Chiefs clinched the AFC West in 2020 and are expected to be heavy favorites to win their sixth straight division title.
Cheifs win totals
NFL win totals will be released later this offseason. Keep your eyes on this page for the latest NFL projected win totals.
Kansas City Chiefs 2021 schedule and betting odds
Check back for the complete Chiefs 2021 schedule along with the opening spreads for every game.
How to bet on the Kansas City Chiefs
Moneyline
The moneyline is the simplest of bets, decided by the straight-up winner and loser of each game. Consider the following example:
- Chiefs -185
- 49ers +310
The Chiefs are considered heavy favorites in this matchup (indicated by -185), requiring a $185 bet to win $100 (plus the initial bet back). The 49ers are the underdog in this matchup, paying out $410 total for a $100 bet ($310 in winnings). How much either team wins or loses by does not matter in moneyline betting, the payout remains the same.
Point spread
Betting on the point spread is determinant on how many points a team wins or loses by. Take the following example:
- Chiefs -7.5 (-110)
- Patriots +7.5 (-110)
In this example, Kansas City is favored by 7.5 points, indicated by '-7.5.' If the Chiefs win the game 30-21, the Chiefs (-7.5) win the bet and would have a total payout of $19.09 on a $10 bet ($9.09 in profit). If the Patriots keep the game within eight and lose 28-24, the Patriots (+7.5) would win, and the payout would be the same as listed above.
Point total (over/under)
The point total refers to the over/under line set by books. This number projects the total number of points scored in a game and, like prop betting, is bet whether one thinks the score will go over or under the set point total. For example, the Chiefs' Week 6 matchup with the Buffalo Bills had a projected point total of 59.5 points. Kansas City won the game 26-17, totaling 43 points. Those who bet under the point total in this game would have cashed out.
The Chiefs' explosive offense and ability to score bunches of points in a short amount of time often gave them a higher than league average for over/unders. In 2020, it wasn't uncommon to see point totals like the aforementioned 59.5 points and that's expected to continue into 2021 as long as Patrick Mahomes plays at an elite level.
In-play and live betting
Sometimes, the most thrilling and rewarding bets are bets made while games are being played. These are referred to as live bets or in-play bets. Odds are ever-changing during games, which would prove to be fruitful for sharp and prepared bettors. For example, if the Chiefs (-255) were heavily favored against the Giants (+190) before kickoff, a payout on a $10 bet on the Chiefs to win would win just $3.92.
However, say the Chiefs fell to a big 17-3 deficit in the first half despite controlling the overall game (due to a costly turnover or special teams gaffe). Red and white casino game. Odds may swing in favor of the Giants, who may be a -110 favorite at halftime. Taking the Chiefs to come back and win the game could present plus-odds (say, +130). Should a bettor take Kansas City (+130) at halftime and the Chiefs pull off the comeback, winners would win $13 instead of $3.92 (plus the initial $10 bet).
This could also be an effective way to 'hedge' your bet; say a bettor took the Giants (+190) in that game, but Kansas City jumps out to a 21-0 first quarter lead and is controlling the overall feel of the game, bettors could hedge by throwing some money down on Kansas City (-320) to return some of the inevitably-lost bet.
Parlays and teasers
You can always string bets together in the form of parlays or teasers. Usually during busy Sundays, bettors can parlay several teams to win or cover against the spread and if all bets are successful, the payouts are multiplied. Teasers function similarly, except they allow bettors to move each point spread to a more favorable line in exchange for diminished odds.
Chiefs 2020 recap
Record: 14-2
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Record ATS: 7-9
Over/under record: 8-8
14-2 has become a sort of expectation for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs after they've dominated the NFL for the past three seasons. Kansas City's trademark one-play offense was ever-present under Andy Reid and it took them all the way to another Super Bowl. However, there was talk all season long that KC was letting their opponents stick around longer than they should have. Examples of this reside in Week 16 against the Falcons (17-14), in Week 13 against the Broncos (22-16), in Week 8 against the Panthers (33-31), and a handful of other weeks. This resulted in their 7-9 record against the spread.
Chiefs 2021 offseason moves
Key free agents: Sammy Watkins (WR), Daniel Sorenson (S), Bashaud Breeland (CB), Demarcus Robinson (WR), Austin Reiter (C), Mike Remmers (RG), Tanoh Kpassagnon (EDGE), Andrew Wylie (LG), Charvarius Ward (CB)
Draft pick position needs: OL, WR, LB
Best Chiefs Players
The Chiefs are in danger of losing a lot of their defensive players that played key roles in the past few seasons. Headlining the group are safety Daniel Sorenson and corners Bashaud Breeland and Charvarius Ward; all come with a reasonable price tag, though Sorenson is 31 years old. Expect Austin Reiter, Mike Remmers, and Andrew Wylie to return to the team as the Chiefs were exposed as needing all the offensive line help they can get.
Best Chiefs Memes
You can always string bets together in the form of parlays or teasers. Usually during busy Sundays, bettors can parlay several teams to win or cover against the spread and if all bets are successful, the payouts are multiplied. Teasers function similarly, except they allow bettors to move each point spread to a more favorable line in exchange for diminished odds.
Chiefs 2020 recap
Record: 14-2
Record ATS: 7-9
Over/under record: 8-8
14-2 has become a sort of expectation for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs after they've dominated the NFL for the past three seasons. Kansas City's trademark one-play offense was ever-present under Andy Reid and it took them all the way to another Super Bowl. However, there was talk all season long that KC was letting their opponents stick around longer than they should have. Examples of this reside in Week 16 against the Falcons (17-14), in Week 13 against the Broncos (22-16), in Week 8 against the Panthers (33-31), and a handful of other weeks. This resulted in their 7-9 record against the spread.
Chiefs 2021 offseason moves
Key free agents: Sammy Watkins (WR), Daniel Sorenson (S), Bashaud Breeland (CB), Demarcus Robinson (WR), Austin Reiter (C), Mike Remmers (RG), Tanoh Kpassagnon (EDGE), Andrew Wylie (LG), Charvarius Ward (CB)
Draft pick position needs: OL, WR, LB
Best Chiefs Players
The Chiefs are in danger of losing a lot of their defensive players that played key roles in the past few seasons. Headlining the group are safety Daniel Sorenson and corners Bashaud Breeland and Charvarius Ward; all come with a reasonable price tag, though Sorenson is 31 years old. Expect Austin Reiter, Mike Remmers, and Andrew Wylie to return to the team as the Chiefs were exposed as needing all the offensive line help they can get.
Best Chiefs Memes
Super Bowl LV showed that Kansas City's biggest weakness is their offensive line and its lack of depth come the postseason. With the 31st pick in the first round, the Chiefs could be looking at players like Notre Dame's Liam Eichenburg, Clemson's Jackson Carman, or Ohio State's Wyatt Davis. However, plenty of pass catchers are tantalizing at 31, especially with the expected departure of Sammy Watkins. LSU's Terrace Marshall Jr. and Florida's Kadarius Toney both fit the Chiefs' offensive system (albeit in different ways) and have been mocked to KC plenty of times this offseason.
