2013 NFL Week 6 Raiders vs. Chiefs Picks & Predictions
By Anthony Rome
KANSAS CITY, MO (The Spread) – Division rivals square off in Kansas City today when the Chiefs host the Raiders at 1:00PM ET. Will the Chiefs stay undefeated and cover the spread?
NFL Odds: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Chiefs are 9.5-point favorites over the Raiders, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 40.5 points. Oakland enters play with a 2-3 record overall and is 0-2 on the road, while Kansas City is 5-0 overall and 2-0 at home.
NFL LINEMOVEMENT: The Chiefs opened as 10.5-point favorites but the spread has been bet down to 9.5 at most online and Vegas sports books, while the total opened at 41 and has been bet down to 40.5.
NFL PUBLIC BETTING: Of the bets that have been placed on this game, 51% currently favor Oakland. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure to click on the link for the latest public betting figures.
NFL FREE PICK: Take Oakland. According to latest NFL trends, the Raiders are 7-0 against the spread in their last seven meetings between these two teams in Kansas City and 5-1 ATS in their last six meetings overall. The road team is also 21-6-1 ATS in the last 28 meetings and the underdog is 11-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings overall. The Chiefs, meanwhile, are 3-9 against the number in their last 12 games versus a team with a losing record and 1-5 ATS in their last six games versus AFC West opponents.
2013 NFL FREE PICK: OAKLAND RAIDERS +9.5