Kansas City Chiefs (8-5) vs. New England Patriots (3-10)
Kansas City Chiefs vs. New England Patriots December 17, 2023 – In an intriguing Week 15 NFL matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs, holding an 8-5 record, face the New England Patriots, who are struggling this season with a 3-10 standing. This game, a focal point for NFL top picks, is set to take place on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at 1:00 PM ET at Gillette Stadium, with coverage on FOX. The Chiefs are looking to solidify their playoff positioning, while the Patriots aim to disrupt the Chiefs’ momentum.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. New England Patriots December 17, 2023 Game Info
| When: | Sunday, December 17, 2023, at 1:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Gillette Stadium |
| TV: | FOX |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
Patrick Mahomes QB vs. Mac Jones QB
Patrick Mahomes has been instrumental to the Kansas City Chiefs’ success this season as quarterback. Over 13 games he completed 326 of 487 pass attempts at an impressive 66% completion rate; throwing for 3398 yards while averaging 7 yards per pass attempt and 261.4 yards per game. Mahomes scored 23 touchdowns against 11 interceptions with an overall passer rating of 93.3; this dynamic playmaker will likely prove instrumental against New England Patriots defensive players.
Mac Jones has experienced difficulty this season as quarterback for the Patriots, only completing 64.9% of 345 attempts with an impressive completion rate. Over 11 games, Jones threw 2120 passing yards for 192.7 average yards per attempt (6.1 yards per attempt and 192.7 average per game) along with 10 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, 22 sacks, and an overall passer rating of 77 – making his performance vital to their bid against Chiefs.
Explosive Offense: The Chiefs’ Key to Success
Isiah Pacheco has been an invaluable contributor for Irvin and his offense. Running back Isiah Pacheco rushed for 779 yards over 12 games at an average 4.4 yard per carry average with 6 touchdowns – providing vital ground game support. Wide receiver Rashee Rice made notable contributions by collecting 59 out of 75 targets to total 663 yards with an 11.2 average yards per reception average and yardage gained after the catch, aiding their passing game success.
Striving for Consistency: The Patriots’ Challenge
The Patriots’ offense is led by running back Rhamondre Stevenson, who has amassed 619 yards rushing at an average 4 yards per carry with four touchdowns over 12 games he’s played in. Wide receiver Demario Douglas has made 36 receptions from 55 targets to gain 410 yards; his contributions in passing game will be essential against Kansas City Chiefs’ defense.
NFL Betting Odds: Kansas City Chiefs -500, Over/Under: 38.5
The betting odds heavily favor the Kansas City Chiefs, with a moneyline of -500. The spread is set at a significant 11.5 points, reflecting the expected dominance of the Chiefs. The over/under for the game is set at 38.5, suggesting a moderate scoring game.
Kansas City Chiefs Betting Trends
Kansas City are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City’s last 9 games.
Kansas City are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games.
Kansas City are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against New England.
Chiefs are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games on the road.
Kansas City are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against New England.
New England Patriots Betting Trends
New England are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New England’s last 5 games.
New England are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New England’s last 7 games against Kansas City.
New England are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games at home.
New England are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Kansas City.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. New England Patriots Betting Picks
Given the trends and team dynamics, the Chiefs are the clear favorites. Their powerful offense, led by Mahomes, gives them a significant edge. For those looking at betting websites in USA, the Chiefs might be a strong pick to cover the spread, despite it being large.
The Patriots, facing a tough opponent, will need to leverage their home-field advantage and hope for a strong defensive performance to keep the game close. The total going under could be a viable option, considering both teams’ recent scoring trends.
Score Predictions: Chiefs 26, Patriots 10
