KC Reporter

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to host the Detroit Lions this Sunday night, marking another matchup against an NFC opponent. The last time the Chiefs played on Sunday Night Football was on September 21 against the New York Giants, where they secured a 22-9 victory and covered the six-point spread, ending a three-game losing streak against the spread versus NFC teams.

According to current NFL odds from BetMGM, the Chiefs are favored by two points following their recent loss to Jacksonville on Monday Night Football. The betting lines list the Chiefs at -2 (-110) and the Lions at +2 (+110). The over/under for total points is set at 51.5, with both options offered at -110. On the moneyline, Kansas City stands at -130 while Detroit is listed at +105.

Patrick Mahomes has a career record of 26-6 against NFC teams but holds a 16-15-1 record against the spread in those games. In matchups with NFC opponents, Mahomes has completed 65% of his passes for 9,037 yards, 71 touchdowns, and 20 interceptions. These numbers show a slight decrease compared to his performance against AFC teams, where he has a 67% completion rate and averages 7.87 yards per attempt versus 7.34 yards per attempt against NFC teams.

Mahomes has faced Detroit twice in his career, splitting those games with one win and one loss. The Chiefs defeated the Lions in 2019 but lost their most recent meeting in 2023 by a score of 21-20 during the NFL season opener. In that game, Mahomes threw for 226 yards with one touchdown and one interception.

For more information on updated odds or betting opportunities for Sunday's game between Kansas City and Detroit, visit the BetMGM sportsbook.