The Kansas City Chiefs and New Orleans Saints kick it off on Sunday. This is the first preseason game for both teams. The Kansas City Chiefs are the defending Super Bowl Champions. The Chiefs won the Super Bowl after finishing 14-3 in the NFL standings a season ago in the regular season and won their final five regular season games. Kansas City had the fourth-best point differential in the NFL at +127. For the New Orleans Saints, they finished in a three-way tie for second place in the NFC South. The New Orleans Saints record was 7-10 a season ago. Tampa won the division at 8-9. Let’s take a look at our Chiefs vs Saints Betting Analysis.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. New Orleans Saints
Kansas City Chiefs vs. New Orleans Saints Information
Before our Chiefs vs Saints Betting Analysis, here is some recent information on the game:
Kansas City Chiefs vs New Orleans Saints
Date & Time: Sunday August 13th, 2023; 12:00pm CT
Location of the game: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA
Where to Watch: NFL Network
Recent Scores for Kansas City Chiefs vs. New Orleans Saints
Looking at the past NFL team stats, the last time these two teams met was in December 2020. The Kansas City Chiefs won that game 32-29 over the New Orleans Saints.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. New Orleans Saints Betting Analysis
- Spread: New Orleans Saints -3, Kansas City Chiefs +3
- Total: 37.5
- Moneyline: New Orleans Saints -155, Kansas City Chiefs +130
Kansas City Chiefs vs. New Orleans Saints Betting Preview
The Chiefs’ backups are ready to battle for a starting spot.
Looking at the NFL player stats, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and head coach Andy Reid lead the Kansas City Chiefs. Those are things we know. Kansas City Chiefs games are fun with that crew. But the rest of the crew is what puts the Chiefs over the top as Super Bowl Champions.
Those guys will get opportunities in this game to see where the current depth chart stands. Mahomes won the award last year and expects to be in consideration for best NFL MVP Odds this season as well.
Blaine Gabbert, Shane Buechele, and Chris Oladokun look like they will battle for the backup quarterback role. Jerick McKinnon, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and Deneric Prince are in the running for the running back spot behind Isiah Pacheco. There is a list of guys that will battle for some receiving spots; those include Justyn Ross, Cornell Powell, and Richie James.
Kansas City is playing its first of three preseason games. The Chiefs go to Arizona next Saturday before coming home to take on Cleveland on August 26th. Kansas City Chiefs then opens the regular season on Thursday Night Football. The Chiefs will host the Detroit Lions.
The Saints are poised for a big season in 2023.
For the Saints, guys like running back Kendre Miller, defensive end Isaiah Foskey, and defensive tackle Bryan Bresee will get a chance to get their first look at the National Football League.
Miller was drafted out of TCU and should slide into a running back competition, as Alvin Kamara is forced to sit the first three games of the season. Jamaal Williams should get the starting role, but Miller is next in line.
The Saints will turn to Derek Carr at quarterback this season. Carr comes from Las Vegas, after struggles with the Raiders, along with struggles for New Orleans at that position. The Saints will see what Jake Haener and Taysom Hill can do behind Carr and Jameis Winston.
New Orleans gets to start the 2023 NFL schedule at home. The Saints host the Tennessee Titans in Week 1 before going on the road for back-to-back games. Monday Night Football at Carolina, and then back on the road at Green Bay in Weeks 2 and 3.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. New Orleans Saints Betting Prediction
In one of the final NFL Matchups for preseason Week 1. We expect this to be a game that starts slow. Both teams are going to have some players that are not quite used to the speed and strength of games in the National Football League.
While the game will pick up a bit, it will lack scoring. The first bet to make is the UNDER! 37.5 is too high. The second bet to make is the underdog. Preseason is for the DOGS, even if they are on the road.
- Bet Kansas City +3.
Barring any late additions to the NFL injury report, our final score prediction for this game is the New Orleans Saints 17-16 over the Kansas City Chiefs. We hope you enjoyed our Chiefs vs Saints Betting Analysis.
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