NFL Week 6 is over, and the Chiefs and 49ers both find themselves in ties for the lead of their division. There is more riding on this game than may meet the eye as a beat-up 49ers squad hosts a Chiefs team that is coming off a loss of their own.
If you’re looking for NFL week 7 predictions and Chiefs vs 49ers best bets, you’re in the right place!
Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers
Teams’ Odds Breakdown
Chiefs Current Odds
Are you looking to make Chiefs vs 49ers best bets? The oddsmakers have the Kansas City Chiefs coming into this game as -2.5 favorites with a moneyline of -140, and the total is set at 48.5.
The Chiefs are 2-4 against the spread this year and traditionally don’t cover often. However, this is the smallest amount required to cover as a favorite this year for the Chiefs, who will be playing a beat-up squad.
49ers Current Odds
The San Francisco 49ers will take their home field as +2.5 underdogs, with their moneyline priced at +120. The 49ers are barely better than the Chiefs against the spread, with their record sitting at 3-3, though they didn’t cover last week.
Strengths and Weakness
Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are a bunch of nobodies, and it’s a wonder how they ever pull together a win… NOT! Everyone who watches football knows what makes the Chiefs good and what has made them good for the past few years.
His name is Patrick Mahomes II, and by the end of his career, it feels like we will be comparing his career to Tom Brady’s.
He is a once-in-a-generation talent with the likability that just launched him to stardom. He and Travis Kelce have always had excellent chemistry, and though many were worried when Hill left for Miami, Mahomes has looked even better without him.
Chiefs Beating the Rankings
The Chiefs are currently ranked first in the league in points scored per game. They have the 4th most pass yards per game, and the defense is playing solid, ranking 25th in opponent’s points per game.
The main weakness of the team is their pass defense. They have allowed 1,716 passing yards so far this year, which is a ton when considering their offense has picked up 1,736. Teams are finding success in the air picking up 86 1st downs via the passing game.
San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers are beat up going into Week 7. The defense has 14 players on either the injuries list or injured reserve.
Not to mention that their young QB is on IR, and their all-star left tackle Trent Williams is banged up and questionable though I doubt he will play Sunday.
Truly right now, the weakness of this team is the inconsistency of which starters are on the field due to injury.
The good news is the team is still producing through injuries, and injuries aren’t something you can prepare for. Presumably, the team will be great when everyone is healthy though no one truly knows when that’ll be.
49ers’ Strengths
The 49ers’ strengths are their solid defense which some argue to be the best in the league when fully healthy.
They rank 4th in rush yards allowed and 3rd in pass yards allowed. They also have the 2nd most sacks in the league so far.
Even banged up, I still expect this defense to give some trouble to Mahomes, and the Chiefs offense looks a little bit slower than usual.
Team Season Forecast
Season Forecast for the Chiefs
The Chiefs find themselves in a tie with the LA Chargers for the lead in the AFC West at 4-2. This team is a couple of years removed from their past super bowl win but don’t let that fool you.
They are a great team and still playing at a high level. I expect them to win the division and make a solid run into the playoffs.
Season Forecast for the 49ers
The 49ers are in a 3-way tie for the top of the NFC West, with the Rams and Seahawks all sitting at 3-3 on the season.
This division is super open, and any team could make a run and win, and there are reasons to believe that any of them could.
I think the injuries will make the road ahead more challenging for the 49ers than their division rivals. I think they will just miss a wildcard spot this year and watch the playoffs from home.
What to Expect from this Matchup?
Expect the defense of the 49ers to keep them in the game. I think the Kansas City Chiefs will always look like they are controlling the game as the San Francisco offense struggles to keep up, even though they will be given plenty of opportunities by their defensive unit.
The Chiefs will be up but have a hard time against the 49ers unit, no matter how beat up they are. Expect the game to be closer than the scoreboard indicates.
Chiefs vs. 49ers Prediction and Best Bests
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NFL Pick: Kansas City Chiefs (-140)
NFL Pick: Chiefs -3 (-100)
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