How To Bet Illinois

Why Backing the Chiefs Makes Sense

Andy Reid Starts Fast

Reid is 10-7 ATS in Week 1 since ’03, and he’s 5-2 ATS (6-1 straight up) with the Chiefs. Kansas City has won five straight Week 1 games under Reid.

Reid is 19-9 ATS in Weeks 1-4 as Chiefs head coach, and he’s 15-6 ATS in Weeks 1-3.

Houston, Not So Much

The Texans have lost four of their last five season openers.

Why Backing the Texans Makes Sense

Big Spreads, Big Problems

Week 1 home teams favored between 9 and 11 points are 3-14 ATS. Teams favored between 9 and 10 points are 3-10 ATS, including four straight losses.

Totals Trends

The under is 33-22-1 in Chiefs games coached by Reid at Arrowhead Stadium.

The under is 11-4-1 in the Texans’ last 16 September games.