New Orleans Saints vs. Kansas City Chiefs Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick

The Kansas City Chiefs will be trying to extend their straight-up win streak on home turf to nine Sunday when they host the surging New Orleans Saints.

The 3-2 Chiefs have struggled with consistency, alternating between SU wins and losses this season, but have been dominant at home, winning outright in seven straight, all as home chalk. The 2-3 Saints have scored 76 total points during their current two-game tear and have seen the point total finish over in six of their past eight outings.

Point spread: The Chiefs opened as seven-point favorites; the total was 49.5 early in the week, according to sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark (line updates and matchup report).

NFL pick, via Odds Shark computer: 31.8-17.6 Chiefs (NFL picks on every game)

Why the Saints can cover the spread

Quarterback Drew Brees threw for an eye-popping 465 yards and four touchdowns in last week’s 41-38 win over the beleaguered Carolina Panthers, lifting the Saints offense to No. 2 in the league rankings with 413.4 yards per game and 31.0 points per game.

The Saints have emerged as road warriors, winning three of four SU away from the Superdome, and have covered in an impressive …

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