Chiefs vs Bills Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – AFC Divisional Playoffs

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  • The Bills are -3 point favorites vs the Chiefs
  • Total (Over/Under): 46 points
  • Watch this AFC Divisional Playoff game on CBS

The Kansas City Chiefs (10-7) visit Highmark Stadium to take on the Buffalo Bills (8-10) on Jan. 21. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Orchard Park, NY.

The Bills are betting favorites in this playoff matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-120).

The Chiefs vs. Bills Over/Under is 45.5 total points for the game.

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Chiefs vs. Bills Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Chiefs+2.5 +10045.5 -110+120
Bills -2.5 -12045.5 -110-145

Chiefs vs. Bills Prediction

The winning team model predicts the Bills will win this playoff game game with 55.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

Chiefs vs Bills Spread Prediction

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Chiefs will cover the spread with 72.9% confidence.


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Best Chiefs Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Chiefs players this playoff game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Rashee Rice has hit the Receptions Over in his last 7 away games (+7.50 Units / 82% ROI)
  • Rashee Rice has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 11 of his last 14 games (+7.40 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Kadarius Toney has hit the Longest Reception Under in 10 of his last 12 games (+7.40 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Skyy Moore has hit the Receptions Under in 8 of his last 9 games (+7.25 Units / 58% ROI)
  • Patrick Mahomes has hit the Passing Yards Under in 13 of his last 19 games (+5.70 Units / 24% ROI)

Best Bills Player Prop Best Bets Today

And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Bills players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Josh Allen has hit the Interceptions Over in 15 of his last 19 games (+9.70 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Khalil Shakir has hit the Receptions Over in 8 of his last 11 games (+5.70 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Stefon Diggs has hit the Longest Reception Under in 13 of his last 19 games (+5.60 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Gabriel Davis has hit the Receptions Under in 11 of his last 17 games (+4.65 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Khalil Shakir has hit the Longest Reception Over in 8 of his last 11 games (+4.60 Units / 37% ROI)

First Touchdown Scorer Bet for Bills vs Chiefs

Player Name 1st TD Odds
Josh Allen +550
Isiah Pacheco +700
Travis Kelce +800
James Cook +800
Rashee Rice +800

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Bet for Bills vs Chiefs

Player Name Anytime TD Odds
Josh Allen -120
Isiah Pacheco +100
Rashee Rice +110
Travis Kelce +125
James Cook +140

Receiving Props: Total Receiving Yards for Bills vs Chiefs

Player Name Over Under
Isiah Pacheco 18.5 -120 18.5 -110
Dalton Kincaid 39.5 -120 39.5 -110
Travis Kelce 61.5 -110 61.5 -120
Justin Watson 17.5 -115 17.5 -115
Mecole Hardman 17.5 -110 17.5 -120

Rushing Props: Total Rushing Yards for Bills vs Chiefs

Player Name Over Under
Patrick Mahomes 28.5 -120 28.5 -110
James Cook 61.5 -120 61.5 -110
Isiah Pacheco 61.5 -115 61.5 -115
Clyde Edwards-Helaire 7.5 -120 7.5 -110
Josh Allen 42.5 -110 42.5 -120
  • The Kansas City Chiefs have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 17 of their last 20 games (+13.60 Units / 59% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Chiefs have hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Chiefs have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 11 of their last 20 games (+1.75 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Chiefs have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 11 away games (+1.70 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Chiefs have hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 away games (+1.60 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Buffalo Bills have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 10 of their last 19 games (+6.05 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Buffalo Bills have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.50 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Buffalo Bills have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.20 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Buffalo Bills have covered the 2Q Spread in 12 of their last 19 games (+3.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Buffalo Bills have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 19 games (+3.00 Units / 8% ROI)

Chiefs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Chiefs went 9-7 (+1.3 Units / 6.88% ROI).

  • Chiefs are 11-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.95 Units / -9.08% ROI
  • Chiefs are 5-12 when betting the Over for -8.2 Units / -43.85% ROI
  • Chiefs are 12-5 when betting the Under for +6.5 Units / ROI

Bills Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Bills went 8-10 (-2.85 Units / -14.54% ROI).

  • Bills are 12-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.35 Units / -2% ROI
  • Bills are 7-11 when betting the Over for -5.1 Units / -25.76% ROI
  • Bills are 11-7 when betting the Under for +3.3 Units / 16.67% ROI

Kansas City Chiefs: Keys to the Game vs. the Buffalo Bills

The Chiefs are 19-5 (.792) when forcing 1 or more turnovers since the 2022 season — 2nd-best in NFL. The Bills have turned the ball over 54 times since the 2022 season — 5th-most in NFL.

The Chiefs are 8-4 (.667) when rushing less than 25 times this season — best in NFL; League Avg: .276.

The Chiefs are undefeated (3-0) when allowing less than 100 rushing yards this season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .661.

The Chiefs are undefeated (6-0) when allowing less than 10 rushes of four or more yards since the 2022 season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .670.

Buffalo Bills: Keys to the Game vs. the Kansas City Chiefs

The Bills are 3-1 (.750) when not forcing a turnover this season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .265.

The Bills are 9-1 (.900) when not throwing an interception since the 2022 season — 3rd-best in NFL. The Chiefs have intercepted 19 passes since the 2022 season — T-4th-fewest in NFL.

The Bills are 3-0 (1.000) when not throwing an interception this season — T-best in NFL. The Chiefs have intercepted 8 passes this season — T-3rd-fewest in NFL.

The Bills are 6-1 (.857) vs top 10 pass defenses since the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: .496.

Additional Matchup Notes for Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills

The Bills have run successful plays on 51.1% of rush attempts this season — best in NFL. Chiefs have allowed successful plays on 46.3% of rush attempts this season — 2nd-worst in NFL.

The Bills are averaging 4.7 yards per carry on first down since the 2022 season — T-5th-best in NFL. The Chiefs have allowed 5.0 yards per carry on first down since the 2022 season — T-4th-worst in NFL.

The Bills are 9-1 (.900) when not throwing an interception since the 2022 season — 3rd-best in NFL. The Chiefs have intercepted 19 passes since the 2022 season — T-4th-fewest in NFL.

Chiefs RBs have averaged 9.4 yards after the catch this season — T-3rd-best in NFL. The Bills have allowed 8.8 yards after catch per reception to RBs this season — 5th-worst in NFL.

The Chiefs are 19-5 (.792) when forcing 1 or more turnovers since the 2022 season — 2nd-best in NFL. The Bills have turned the ball over 54 times since the 2022 season — 5th-most in NFL.

The Chiefs scored on 50% of their drives in the first half in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — 5th-best in NFL. The Bills defense allowed scores on 50% of opponent drives in the first half in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — T-2nd-worst in NFL.

Kansas City Chiefs Offense: Important Stats

The Chiefs had a third down conversion rate of 47% on third and 10+ yards to go in the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 19%.

The Chiefs started 4 drives inside opposing territory in Week 18 — 2nd-most in NFL.

The Chiefs have a third down conversion rate of 32% on third and 10+ yards to go since the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 18%.

The Chiefs have gone three and out on 14% of their drives this season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 22%.

Buffalo Bills Offense: Important Stats

The Bills have gone three and out on 12% of their drives this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 22%.

The Bills have run successful plays on 50% of plays in the 2nd half this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 41%.

The Bills have run successful plays on 51% of plays in the 4th quarter this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 40%.

The Bills have gone three and out on 10% of their drives in the 2nd half this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 20%.

Kansas City Chiefs Defense: Important Stats

The Chiefs defense has allowed a third down conversion rate of 3% on third and 10+ yards to go this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 17%.

The Chiefs defense has allowed just 4.4 yards per dropback (675 yards/152 attempts) when targeted at a depth of 1-5 yards this season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 5.5.

The Chiefs defense pressured opposing QBs 20 times in Week 18 — most in NFL.

The Chiefs defense sacked opponents 6 times in Week 18 — 2nd-most in NFL.

Buffalo Bills Defense: Important Stats

The Bills defense has allowed passes of 40+ yards on just 1 of 551 attempts (0%) this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 1%.

The Bills defense has allowed scores on 16% of opponent drives in the 3rd quarter this season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 29%.

Offenses facing the Bills have thrown deep balls on just 9% of pass attempts (48/551) this season — lowest in NFL; League Avg: 12%.

The Bills defense has allowed successful plays on 48% of pass attempts in the 4th quarter this season — 5th-worst in NFL; League Avg: 43%.

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