2014 NFL Jets vs. Chiefs Week 9 Picks & Predictions
By Anthony Rome
KANSAS CITY, MO (The Spread) - One week after winning big against the Rams the Chiefs will once again look to avoid a letdown when they host the Jets at 1:00PM ET.
ODDS: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Chiefs are 8.5-point home favorites over the Jets while the over/under total is currently sitting at 41.5 points.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Chiefs opened as 7.5-point home favorites but the line has been bet up to either 8.5 or 9 depending on the sports book, while the total opened at 41.5 and that's where it currently sits.
SEASON RECORDS: The Jets are 1-7 straight up this season and 1-6-1 against the spread, while the over is 5-3 in their eight games this season. On the home side, the Chiefs are 4-3 straight up and 5-2 against the number while the under is 5-2 in their seven games this season.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on this game, 57% of NFL public bettors currently favor the Chiefs. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date NFL public betting numbers.
NFL FREE PICK: Take Kansas City. According to latest NFL trends, the Jets are just 1-4 against the number in their last five games versus the Chiefs, 1-4 ATS in their last five games versus AFC opponents and 1-6-1 ATS in their last eight games overall. The Chiefs are also 5-1 against the spread in their last six games overall, 4-0 ATS in their last four games versus AFC opponents and 4-1 ATS in their last five games versus a team with a losing record.
2014 NFL WEEK 9 FREE PICK: KANSAS CITY CHIEFS -8.5