NFL Week 9 Free Pick Consensus: Jets vs Chiefs Prediction

NFL Handicappers Back the Chiefs Against the Jets in Week 9

Multiple professional handicappers are backing Kansas City against the spread in Sunday's NFL Week 9 matchup.

The Kansas City Chiefs have lost two consecutive games, but several professional handicappers believe Patrick Mahomes and company are poised for a big rebound against the 2-6 New York Jets.

Why NFL Handicappers Like the Chiefs

Kansas City has been particularly effective at Arrowhead Stadium, where the Chiefs have won all three games and covered two. The Jets, meanwhile, have struggled away from home, posting a 1-3 road record. Their only road victory came against a one-win Tennessee team. Plus, Kansas City has lost tow in a row and has motivation to get back on track. 

An explosive Chiefs offense has the opportunity to exploit a Jets defense that is 21st against the run and 11th overall. Chiefs' offensive talent provide a significant advantage against a New York defense that has struggled in recent weeks giving up 33 to the Riaders last week and 29 to the Dolphins in Week 7.

Why Taking the Jets is Tough

Not only are the Jets just 1-3 on the road, but they are 1-4 ATS in the last four weeks. Most of their struggles are on offense and in the Red Zone, where they have been having trouble converting opportunities into touchdowns. They have just 11 TDs in 26 Red Zone trips and last week had to settle for four game-crushing fields goals vs the Raiders. New York will be without wide receiver Garrett Wilson, taking 43 catches and 3 TDs off the board for this game. 

In addition, Kansas City's defense has allowed just 18.7 points per game, making the Jets' ability to sustain drives a major question.

The Free Pick Consensus

Kansas City's home-field advantage, New York's road struggles and the Jets' inability to consistently finish drives with touchdowns all point toward a Chiefs easy win. But covering a big pointspread in the NFL is always tough. the winning margin of 10 is a key number, so get this one under the bigger number.

The Pick: Kansas City Chiefs -9.5