Chiefs Have Been Bossing on Teams When Favored

The Jets and Chiefs face off in Week 3 action with both teams searching for their second win of the young NFL season. The Jets looked impressive in their Thursday nighter against the Bills and will have a few extra days of rest as they head to Arrowhead Stadium to take on Kansas City and the loudest crowd in the league.

This is the first matchup between these teams since the Chiefs beat the Jets by two touchdowns in KC two seasons ago. New York will have Ryan Fitzpatrick under center instead of Michael Vick this time around, so they should have a much better shot at staying in the game if Jamaal Charles doesn't go off in his first game back.

Getting over the hurdle of Rex Ryan and the Bills was a major feat for the Jets. New York went 0-2 against Buffalo last year, costing themselves a playoff spot in a season in which they finished 10-6. This win should give New York some confidence on the road as an underdog and they’ve gone 5-0-2 against the spread in their last seven as a dog.

New York could struggle away from the Meadowlands, however, as the visiting team is 0-5 in the last five games these teams have played. The Chiefs are also 5-1 against the spread in their last six against the Jets, only the last of which was quarterbacked by game manager Alex Smith.

There has only been one spread victory between these two teams so far this season so something’s got to give, right? All of Kansas City’s 11 wins in 2015 were by four points or more and all of the Jets’ 2015 losses were by five points or more.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those siding with the visitors in this matchup saw the New York Jets listed as 4-point underdogs at shops such as Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the over under line for the betting matchup was at 44 over at Sportsbook.

A 26-16 result in favor of the Chiefs is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.

New York Jets vs Kansas City Chiefs Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the New York Jets have seen them go 1-1 and 1-0-1 ATS so far this season, while the Kansas City Chiefs are at 1-1 and 0-2 ATS. In totals betting, the Chiefs are 1-1, while the Jets are 2-0. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Kansas City vs New York injuries news.

According to the Power Rankings here at Odds Shark it's the No. 5-rated Kansas City Chiefs and the No. 10-rated New York Jets in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Kansas City Chiefs No. 16-ranked offense (22.5 PPG) against a New York Jets defense that ranks No. 26 at 27 PPG. The Chiefs passing attack has averaged 251 yards per game, less than the Jets give up through the air (315.5 YPG on average).

In comparing defenses, the New York Jets own the league's No. 12-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 86 yards per game when on the road. Kansas City, on the other hand, rates No. 19 this week in generating rushing yards at home.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Matt Forte rushed for 3 TDs as New York earned a 37-31 win over Buffalo in their last outing on Thursday at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

In their last game, the Chiefs were Week 2 losers coming out on the wrong end of 19-12 score against Houston.

Next Betting Matchups

New York home to Seattle, Sunday, October 2nd
Kansas City at Pittsburgh, Sunday, October 2nd