Chiefs vs Jaguars Odds, Prediction NFL Week 2

When you head into the season as the defending Super Bowl champion, you do so with a massive target attached to your back. The fact of the matter is that every team raises their game when going head-to-head with the champions, as it serves as the perfect measuring stick for a team with an eye on taking over that top spot. The Kansas City Chiefs found that out the hard way in Week 1 after going down in their home opener, and now they need to go on the road to face a Jacksonville Jaguars team that very much appears to be on the rise. A couple of seasons ago, this would have been seen as an easy win for the Chiefs, but that is certainly not the case now. The Chiefs will hit the road as a modest 3 ½ point favorite, with the point total for this one set at 51. With that in mind, check out our NFL betting odds and prediction for this weekend’s clash.

NFL 2023 Season Picks for the Chiefs vs Jaguars in Week 2 | NFL Odds, American Football NFL Lines by MyBookie Sportsbook

Kansas City Chiefs at Jacksonville Jaguars Game Info

NFL Betting Odds: Chiefs -183, Jaguars +148
When: Sunday, September 17 at 1 PM EST
Where: EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville
TV: CBS

Why bet on the Kansas City Chiefs

It’s amazing how quickly a party can be soured, which is what the Chiefs found out in the season opener last TNF. After the championship flag was raised at Arrowhead, the Chiefs ran into a Detroit Lions team looking to build on a solid showing last season. It was a bit of a thriller, but in the end, it was the Lions who came away with the statement win, taking out the champs 21-20 in hostile territory. This is a very similar team that the Chiefs are facing in Week 2, and they will certainly be hoping that Travis Kelce is ready to go this week, as they certainly missed his presence in Week 1. The Chiefs have won each of their last 7 meetings with the Jaguars and are 9-2 SU in their last 11 road games. They are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 versus Jacksonville, with 4 of their last 6 versus the AFC South going UNDER the point total.

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Why bet on the Jacksonville Jaguars

It took a minute for the Jaguars to get rolling last season, but when they did, they became a serious threat. The Jags had a big second half to the season, going on a run that took them all the way to a division title and a spot in the Wild Card. They then delivered a stunning comeback to take out the Chargers in the postseason before coming up short in the Divisional Round. Expectations are high for Jacksonville this season and they got off to a solid start with a big 31-21 win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1. This, though, is a much bigger test and a better way to measure where they are right now. The Jags are on a run that has seen them win 5 in a row at home, plus they are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings with AFC opponents. The UNDER has hit in 4 of their last 6 games.

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Expert Pick and Series Prediction

I have been going back and forth on this one, but if Kelce does make the start this week, I like the Chiefs to come away with the win, while also covering the spread. I am leaning toward the UNDER, albeit only just.

Kansas City Chiefs 27 Jacksonville Jaguars 23