Sean's EARLY NFL SATURDAY PLAYOFF PAYOFF!
- Handicapper
- Sean Murphy
- League
- NFL
- Competition
- Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs
- Release Date
- 01/17/2025 07:58 PM
- Event Date
- 01/18/2025 04:30 PM
- Bet Type
- Point Spread
- Pick
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Kansas City Chiefs -8.5 (-108)
(DraftKings)
- Outcome
- Win
- Analysis
- My selection is on Kansas City minus the points over Houston at 4:30 pm ET on Saturday.
The Chiefs find themselves in a prime position coming off two consecutive "off weeks" after resting their starters in Week 18 and earning a bye through the Wild Card round. The extra rest and preparation time should pay dividends as they take on a Texans team riding high following consecutive upset victories, including a decisive win over the Chargers last weekend. However, this matchup presents a much tougher challenge for Houston.
Kansas City already proved its superiority over the Texans earlier this season, winning a game that wasn’t as close as the final score suggested. While the Chiefs took a 38-0 loss to Denver in Week 18, it’s worth noting that none of their key players were on the field for that game. Now, the Chiefs are as healthy and prepared as they’ve been all season.
In contrast, the Texans are dealing with a series of injuries that could significantly hamper their chances in this spot. Facing an efficient, high-powered Kansas City offense at Arrowhead Stadium is a daunting task, particularly for a Houston team that may be due for a letdown after an emotional playoff victory.
Take Kansas City. Projected score: Kansas City 34, Houston 17.