Kansas City Chiefs (16-3 Last season) vs New Orleans Saints (7-10 Last year)
Kansas City Chiefs vs New Orleans Saints 8/13/2023 – The Chiefs gained 7,032 yards last season. Kansas City had 272 first downs and 87 penalties for 838 yards. They lost control of the ball 23 times (12 picks and 11 fumbles). They finished 20th in the National Football League with an average of 115.9 rushing yards. The Kansas City Chiefs scored 29.2 points on average per game.
The New Orleans Saints held a 333.8-yard average per game, which placed them 19th overall in the NFL. They rushed for 1,982 yards overall and 116.6 yards per game on the ground. Regarding aiding the other team, the New Orleans offense was 12th in football with 841 penalty yards on 99 violations. They lost 11 fumbles and lost 14 picks while accumulating 181 first downs. The Saints finished the previous season with 3,692 passing yards overall and an average of 217.2 tossing yards per game, good for 16th place in the league. For free expert NFL picks, visit our platform.
Chiefs vs. Saints Game Info
| When: | Sunday, August 13, 2023 7:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Caesars Superdome, LA |
| TV: | NFL Network |
| Stream: | NFL+ |
Kansas QB Patrick Mahomes and New Orleans QB Andy Dalton
The Chiefs defeated the Eagles by a score of 38-35 the last time they played on a football field. Patrick Mahomes completed 21 of his 27 passes for 182 yards and 3 touchdowns. He finished the game without throwing an interception and had a quarterback rating of 131.8. Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs in rushing with 6 carries for 44 yards and an average of 7.3 yards per attempt. Noah Gray gained six yards on a single catch, giving him an average catch yardage of six.
The Saints suffered a defeat to the Panthers when they last played, losing 10-7 in the end. Andy Dalton completed 15 of 25 passes for 171 yards and one touchdown, good for a 93.9 quarterback rating. His average yardage per pass attempt was 6.8 yards, and he did not throw interceptions. Chris Olave was a key player for the Saints in the passing game, catching 5 passes for 60 yards (12.0 yards per catch). For New Orleans, Alvin Kamara ran the ball 23 times for 107 yards, averaging 4.7 yards per carry. The Saints ran 58 plays for 304 yards (5.2 yards per play), finishing the game.
Odds/Point Spread: Kansas City Chiefs +3, Total Odds: 37.5
pThe Kansas City Chiefs are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 matches against an opponent in the National Football Conference conference. The Kansas City Chiefs are 7-1 SU in their last 8 matches against an opponent in the National Football Conference South division. The total went UNDER in 5 of Kansas City’s last 6 matches played in August. The New Orleans Saints are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 matches played in August. The New Orleans Saints are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 matches played on a Sunday. The New Orleans Saints are 8-2 SU in their last 10 matches when playing as the favorite.
Kansas City Chiefs Betting Trends
The Kansas City Chiefs are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 matches. The total went UNDER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 6 matches. The Kansas City Chiefs are 8-0 SU in their last 8 matches. The Kansas City Chiefs are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 matches against New Orleans. The Kansas City Chiefs are 7-1 SU in their last 8 matches on the road. The total went UNDER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 5 matches when playing on the road against New Orleans.
New Orleans Saints Betting Trends
The total went UNDER in 6 of New Orleans’ last 6 matches. The total went UNDER in 4 of New Orleans’ last 5 matches against Kansas City. The total went UNDER in 4 of New Orleans’ last 5 matches at home. The total went UNDER in 4 of New Orleans’ last 5 matches when playing at home against Kansas City. The New Orleans Saints are 4-1 SU in their last 5 matches against an American Football Conference West division opponent.
Kansas City Chiefs vs New Orleans Saints 8/13/2023 Betting Picks
The Kansas City Chiefs, who defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38–35 in last year’s Super Bowl, are attempting to defend their title. The Chiefs won the AFC-West during the regular season of 2022-2023 with a 14-3 record, taking first place. With an average of 18.3 points scored per game at the conclusion of the 2022 preseason, the Chiefs’ offense was ranked 17th in the NFL. During the 2022 preseason, the Chiefs’ defense was a force to be reckoned with, giving up an average of 310 yards and 14.3 points per game, good for fifth in the league. For free sports picks, visit our platform.
Free Pick and Prediction: Kansas City Chiefs will win 21-14.