Last Updated on August 20, 2022 12:55 pm by Anthony Rome
Commanders vs. Chiefs Prediction
With the number sitting at 43.5 points, is the total for Saturday’s 4:00 p.m. ET kickoff between the Commanders and Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium set too high?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
413 Washington Commanders (+5) at 414 Kansas City Chiefs (-5); o/u 43.5
4:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, August 20, 2022
Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO
Commanders vs. Chiefs Public Betting Information
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 56% of public bettors are currently backing the Chiefs when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Washington Commanders DFS Spin
The Washington Post’s Sam Fortier reports Antonio Gibson is practicing with the Commanders’ punt team and third-string offense. He also saw some work with the Commanders’ first-team offense Tuesday. Gibson’s August has been as disastrous as anyone could have predicted. He fumbled in Washington’s preseason opener and played significant snaps with the backups while rookie Brian Robinson excelled and scored a short touchdown. Commanders head coach Ron Rivera was critical of Gibson after his poor preseason showing, and it seems the team is now punishing him with punt team work and practice with players who likely won’t make the final roster. “The coaches say Gibson gets himself in trouble when he becomes indecisive about when or where to cut — and that leads to the ball swinging away from his body, which leads to fumbles. So the running style is more the issue,” ESPN’s John Keim said, adding the team likes Gibson “a lot.” It’s become nearly impossible to draft Gibson in the middle rounds with any confidence he can overcome Robinson and pass-catching specialist J.D. McKissic. Robinson should be drafted ahead of Gibson.
Kansas City Chiefs DFS Spin
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said there’s a “good chance” JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) returns to practice next week. JuJu has been out this week after not playing in last weekend’s preseason opener. It doesn’t sound overly serious, but Smith-Schuster is missing reps with Patrick Mahomes after signing with the Chiefs in the offseason. JuJu is currently coming off the board in the early fifth round in fantasy drafts as the Chiefs’ top wideout.
Commanders vs. Chiefs Betting Trends
Commanders are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 meetings
Favorite is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings
Commanders vs. Chiefs Prediction:
The Chiefs have a veteran roster lead by a veteran head coach in Andy Reid. The Commanders somewhat fall into that category with Ron Rivera, but Washington certainly has more to prove heading into the regular season than Kansas City, which is coming off three straight appearances in the AFC title game. The Chiefs don’t need the preseason to get ready for the regular season – they just need to stay healthy. They fell 19-14 to the Bears on the road last week and we could see a similar, low-scoring output in today’s game. I like the under.
NFL PRESEASON PREDICTION: COMMANDERS/CHIEFS UNDER 43.5