Chiefs vs. Buccaneers Prediction: NFL Week 9 Odds, Betting Picks

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) looks to pass the ball during an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins at Deutsche Bank Park Stadium in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Miami Dolphins 21-14.
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Nick Hennion @nickhennion Nov 04, 2024, 10:20 AM
  • The Chiefs are a 9-point home favorite against the Buccaneers.
  • The Chiefs have won 13 straight games with only three wins by double digits.
  • My Chiefs vs. Buccaneers prediction is for the Buccaneers to cover the spread.

The Chiefs will look to improve to 8-0 on Monday Night when they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a Week 9 matchup.ย 

Kansas City used a 27-20 win over the Raiders to reach 7-0 on the season. That extends Kansas Cityโ€™s winning streak to 13, with 10 of those wins coming by a one-score margin.ย 

Tampa Bay suffered a second straight defeat in Week 8. Despite a late charge in the second half, the Bucs fell for the second straight game against the Falcons.ย 

Bet on Chiefs vs. Buccaneers and other NFL matchups with up-to-date NFL odds.ย 

NFL Week 9 Odds: Chiefs vs. Buccaneers

Chiefs vs. Buccaneers Prediction, MNF

Based on Tampa Bayโ€™s strong offensive metrics and Patrick Mahomesโ€™ poor ATS record as a big favorite, my Chiefs vs. Buccaneers prediction is the Buccaneers Spread (+9, -110).ย 

The Bucs offense lost both Mike Evans and Chris Godwin for the Falcons game. However, their offensive performance left me encouraged.ย 

Cade Otton has emerged as a good option for Baker Mayfield. Thatโ€™s going to spell trouble for Kansas City, which has struggled to defend tight ends.ย 

Over the last two weeks, Tampa Bay sits eighth in EPA per play and sixth in success rate.ย 

On Monday, they get a Chiefs defense 20th in defensive success rate and 23rd in defensive success rate against the pass.ย 

Even if the Chiefs race out to an early lead, the backdoor cover should remain open against a weak pass defense.ย 

Plus, Patrick Mahomes has struggled to cover big numbers in his career.ย 

Mahomes is 18-25-3 ATS at -7 or higher since joining the league. As a favorite of -7 or higher against the NFC: 2-7 ATS.ย 

Comparatively, Mayfield is 16-13 at +3.5 or higher and 15-7 ATS as a road dog of +3.5 or higher.ย 

History also tells us that rested big underdogs tend to keep games close.ย 

Since 2003, dogs at +8.5 or higher with 8-14 days between games are 62% ATS, assuming the favorite has either seven or eight days between games.ย 

Hereโ€™s the kicker: when the favorite allows 6.5 yards per pass or higher: 46-25-2 ATS (65%), including 15-2 ATS in non-conference games.ย 

Take the Buccaneers to cover the spread on Monday night.ย 

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Nick Hennion

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Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.

Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.