The New York Jets (2-6) travel to face the Kansas City Chiefs in NFL Week 9 as both teams aim to snap losing streaks. The Chiefs, after a 5-0 start, have dropped consecutive games, while the Jets have lost three straight, including a Week 7 defeat to the previously winless Miami Dolphins.
Latest Odds from DraftKings Sportsbook
Kansas City is a 9.5-point favorite. The money line lists the Jets at +400 and the Chiefs at -535. The over/under is set at 48.5 points (Over -102, Under -118).
Team Trends and Key Stats
The Chiefs' running game has struggled recently, with Kenneth Walker III averaging just 3 yards per carry over 105 yards in the last two weeks. The offensive line is also dealing with injuries. Meanwhile, the Jets' offense has shown flashes, with Garrett Wilson, Omar Cooper Jr., and Adonai Mitchell providing weapons for quarterback Geno Smith. However, New York's defense has allowed 26, 28, and 38 points during its three-game skid.
Against the spread, the Jets are 4-4 and the Chiefs are 3-4. Both teams are also 3-4 to the Over this season.
Model Projection and Best Bet
The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates each game 10,000 times, projects a final score of 30-20 in favor of Kansas City and gives the Over a 56% hit rate. The model's top-rated pick for this matchup is the Over 48.5 points.
