NFL 2020 Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs: Predictions, picks and bets

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NFL 2020 Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs: Predictions, picks and bets

The 2020 NFL season is set to get underway Thursday night with the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Houston Texans.

The Chiefs are of course the reigning champions and the Patrick Mahomes-led side will be aiming to pick up right where they left off last season.

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The Texans though are seeking their third straight AFC South title, and would love nothing more than to knock off the Chiefs on opening night.

Will the Chiefs begin their title defence with a W or can the Texans provide a shock? NFL Bet Hub predictionsπŸ‘‡

 
Dimers' predictions are based on 10,000 simulations of this particular matchup

 

Dimers' Suggested Plays

πŸ”₯ BEST: Chiefs -9.5
πŸ’΅ Moneyline: Chiefs (-400*)
πŸ‘‡ Total points: u53.5
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πŸ”₯ BEST: Spread

Chiefs -9.5 has a 55% probability

Our advanced prediction model has the Chiefs covering in this one, with the final score currently projected at 20 : 33 in favor of Kansas City. As such, the -9.5 doesn't appear to be too big of a mountain to climb for the reigning champs. Better yet, you can get them at +101 points with this amazing DraftKings offer - it's a no-brainer!!

 

πŸ’΅ Moneyline

Chiefs to win has a 79% probability

Our model really can’t see the Chiefs dropping this one. From 10,000 simulations of the matchup, Kansas City came out on top in around 8,000 of those.

 

πŸ‘‡ Over/Under

Total points u53.5 has a 51% probability

This over/under is looking extremely close to what our model is expecting. We have the game ending on exactly 53 points, so tread with caution if playing the Over/Under.

 

🏈 Dimers' take-out

A huge game to kick off what is set to be a pretty unique football season. Even so, we still have Mahomes and the Chiefs finding themselves in the win column in Week 1. Check out the best Week 1 NFL promos here - including an awesome one for a Mahomes TD.

 

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*Odds and probabilities correct at time of publishing.

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Ryan Leaver
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.

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