The Lions will play the Chiefs on Thursday, September 7th, 2023. The matchup takes place at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 8:20 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on NBC.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's early in the 2023-24 NFL regular season for the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs. Let's review some stats from the 2022 regular season to get an idea of how these teams will fare.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Detroit Lions had a 93.33 power ranking in the 2022 regular season. The power ranking for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2022 regular season was 98.00.
- Away Detroit Lions - At the end of the 2022 regular season, the Detroit Lions had a 4-4-0 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the regular season for away team wins.
- Home Kansas City Chiefs - The Kansas City Chiefs finished the 2022 regular season with a 7-1-0 record as a home team. They ranked 2nd for home team wins in the regular season standings.
- Points Scored - The Detroit Lions wound up 5th (453) in the regular season, with the Kansas City Chiefs ranked 1st (496) for points scored in the 2022 regular season.
- Points Against - The Detroit Lions finished 3rd (427) in the regular season for points against. The Kansas City Chiefs wound up 13th (369) in the 2022 regular season for points against.
- Team Records - The Detroit Lions had a 9-8-0 regular season record, with the Kansas City Chiefs notching a 14-3-0 regular season standing last year.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye landlubbers! The Detroit Lions be sailin' into hostile waters at GEHA Field on September 7th! The mighty Kansas City Chiefs be awaitin' to plunder 'em on the gridiron...
Last season, them Lions finished with a measly 9-8-0 record, while them Chiefs be dominatin' with a 14-3-0 standin'... It be clear who be the favorites in this clash of titans.
If ye be brave enough to bet on this game, SportsBetting3.com be yer guide, me hearties! Review the odds below and set yer course for victory... or walk the plank!
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium be shakin' with anticipation as the Lions face the Chiefs in this early season showdown. The roar of the crowd be deafenin' as these two teams battle for glory.
Will the Lions find their treasure or will the Chiefs send 'em back to Davy Jones' locker? Only the football gods know the answer. So hoist the anchor, me mateys, and set sail for a clash ye won't soon forget!
Best Lions at Chiefs Odds
| Underdog Detroit Lions | Favorite Kansas City Chiefs |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Detroit Lions | Favorite Kansas City Chiefs |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Kansas City Chiefs are -4 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Detroit Lions are +4 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 52.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 52.5 -108 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $108 to win $100 betting the under.
The Kansas City Chiefs are the -200 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Detroit Lions are the +175 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Lions
Chiefs
9/07/23 8:20pm EDT | +4 -110-4 -110 |
Underdog Detroit Lions - Detroit Lions bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +4 Detroit Lions underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 4. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Kansas City Chiefs - Kansas City Chiefs bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -4 Kansas City Chiefs favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 4. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs Prop Bets
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Lions
Chiefs
First Team To Score
9/07/23 8:20pm EDT | +120-155Bet |
Lions
Chiefs
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/07/23 8:20pm EDT | +125-165+10000Bet |
Lions
Chiefs
Safety to be Scored
9/07/23 8:20pm EDT | Yes +750No -2000Bet |
Lions
Chiefs
Game to Overtime
9/07/23 8:20pm EDT | Yes +800No -3000Bet |
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Lions
Team Total Points
DET at KC 9/07/23 8:20pm EDT | 23.5 o -13023.5 u +100Bet |
Chiefs
Team Total Points
DET at KC 9/07/23 8:20pm EDT | 30.5 o +12030.5 u -155Bet |
Harrison Butker
Total Kicking Points
DET at KC 9/07/23 8:20pm EDT | 7.5 o -1057.5 u -125Bet |
Jared Goff
Interceptions Thrown
DET at KC 9/07/23 8:20pm EDT | 0.5 o +1000.5 u -135Bet |
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Jared Goff
Total Passing Yards
DET at KC 9/07/23 8:20pm EDT | 258.5 o -115258.5 u -115Bet |
Jared Goff
Total Touchdown Passes
DET at KC 9/07/23 8:20pm EDT | 1.5 o -1301.5 u +100Bet |
Patrick Mahomes
Total Passing Yards
DET at KC 9/07/23 8:20pm EDT | 283.5 o -115283.5 u -115Bet |
Patrick Mahomes
Total Touchdown Passes
DET at KC 9/07/23 8:20pm EDT | 2.5 o +1502.5 u -200Bet |
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Patrick Mahomes
Interceptions Thrown
DET at KC 9/07/23 8:20pm EDT | 0.5 o +1100.5 u -145Bet |
Riley Patterson
Total Kicking Points
DET at KC 9/07/23 8:20pm EDT | 6.5 o -1056.5 u -130Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Week 1 | Lions vs Chiefs Thursday, September 7th, 2023 | DET 21, KC 20 GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium | Lions by 1 |
| 2019 Week 4 | Chiefs vs Lions Sunday, September 29th, 2019 | KC 34, DET 30 Ford Field | Chiefs by 4 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| xz - Detroit Lions | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0.706 | 461 | 395 | 6-2-0 | 6-3-0 | 4-2-0 | 0.667 | 8-4-0 | 0.667 | 1W | 3-2-0 |
| xz - Kansas City Chiefs | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0.647 | 371 | 294 | 5-4-0 | 6-2-0 | 4-2-0 | 0.667 | 9-3-0 | 0.750 | 2W | 3-2-0 |
Detroit Lions & Kansas City Chiefs Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
Detroit Lions Futures Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Lions | +1200 Bet | +1200 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Chiefs | +550 Bet | +600 Bet |
Detroit Lions & Kansas City Chiefs Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Detroit Lions vs Kansas City Chiefs NFL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, September 7th, 2023 at 8:20 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NFL page, look for the Detroit Lions vs Kansas City Chiefs Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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