GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 1 NFL game between Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions. The game kicks off at 10:20 am with Kansas City Chiefs heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Detroit Lions game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Friday September 8, 2023 at 10:20 am

Where: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

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Kansas City Chiefs vs Detroit Lions Odds

Kansas City Chiefs vs Detroit Lions Preview

Getting us started on Friday morning (AEST) is the Super Bowl champion the Chiefs taken on a Detroit side that people (not myself) have tipped to potentially win the NFC North this season.

I’d like to let you know punters that I am writing this on Wednesday morning fresh off the news that the Chiefs’ top pass catcher Travis Kelce has hyper extended his knee at training and is doubtful to play on Friday.

The Chiefs are still $1.44 favourites compared to the Lions $2.80 but losing arguably the greatest Tight End of all time would be a big blow for the Chiefs who don’t have a clear WR1.

It’s definitely a situation worth monitoring and that one that honestly throws me off having a crack on a result market.

The Lions could absolutley stick it to the Chiefs here. Jared Goff has some new weapons in Jahmyr Gibbs & Sam LaPorta, throw in Amon-Ra St Brown and that is an electric offense.

They’re no scrubs on the defensive side of the ball either. I expect second year DE Aidan Hutchinson to elevate his game this season.

The last three kickoff games have averaged 51.5 points, without Kelce for the Chiefs and the points line being set at 53 – the unders is the only result market that I am drawn to.

If you followed last year however, you know I love a players market.

I’ll be taking the overs on both Isiah Pacheco and Jahmyr Gibbs.

Pacheco averaged 48 Yards per game last year, he’s now the clear RB1 in KC and without Kelce on the field, I see Pacheco being busy in this game.

The Lions also took Gibbs with the 12th overall pick in this years draft which is pretty bloody high for a RB in 2023 and 40.5 yards looks crazy low for him, I like the overs all day.

Touchdown scorers I’m happy to wait and see what the Chiefs look like this year before backing anyone to score.

It’s hard to say who Mahomes will target this season so I’m personally staying away in the first game of the season BUUUUUT I am employed to give you tips and for the above reason, I think Pacheco is the best bet to cross the scoring plane.

SGM – $8.24

Under 53 Points @ $1.90
Jahmyr Gibbs Over 40.5 Rush Yards @ $1.88
Isiah Pacheco Over 52.5 Rush Yards @ $1.88

Anytime Touchdown Tip

Isiah Pacheco Anytime Touchdown Scorer @ $2.10

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