In this article, we will formulate a Colts vs Chiefs Prediction for this NFL Week 2 game on Sunday, September 20th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NFL matchup.
Kansas City Chiefs Preview
The Kansas City Chiefs have a 1-0 record and are coming off a 31-10 home victory over the Denver Broncos, where they outgained their opponents 392-176 yards and had 67 total plays. Kansas City had 172 passing yards, 220 rushing yards, and 15/27 completed passes, while winning the turnover battle by 1-2. The Chiefs were 9/17 on third down conversions and 3/5 in the red zone.
Patrick Mahomes led Kansas City with 15/27 passes, 184 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Kenneth Walker III had a team-high 173 rushing yards and 1 touchdown, while Travis Kelce caught 3 passes for a team-high 71 receiving yards. Defensively, L’Jarius Sneed led the Chiefs with 8 total tackles, 7 of them solo, while Nohl Williams had one sack.
Indianapolis Colts Preview
The Indianapolis Colts have a 0-1 record and are coming off a 23-41 home defeat by the Baltimore Ravens, where they were outgained by their opponents 506-251 yards and had 53 total plays. Indianapolis had 149 passing yards, 102 rushing yards, and 19/31 completed passes, while losing the turnover battle by 2-1. The Colts were 3/10 on third down conversions and 3/3 in the red zone.
Daniel Jones led Indianapolis with 19/31 passes, 166 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. Jonathan Taylor had a team-high 98 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns, while Alec Pierce caught 4 passes for a team-high 61 receiving yards. Defensively, Akeem Davis-Gaither led the Colts with 8 total tackles, 5 of them solo, while DeForest Buckner had 0.5 sacks.
Indianapolis Colts @ Kansas City Chiefs Betting Trends: Week 2
Why the Kansas City Chiefs will win
- The Chiefs have won each of their last 11 home games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Colts have lost each of their last eight games.
- The Chiefs have covered the spread in each of their last five home games following a win.
- The Colts have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against AFC opponents.
- The Colts have won the first quarter in five of their last seven games as moderate underdogs (+3.5 to +7.0 points).
- The Chiefs have scored the first touchdown in 10 of their last 12 games as home favorites.
- The home team has won the first half in each of the Chiefs’ last five games.
Why the Indianapolis Colts will win
- The Chiefs have lost each of their last four Sunday games as favorites.
- The underdogs have won each of the Colts’ last four Week 2 games.
- The Chiefs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven Sunday games.
- The Colts have covered the spread in each of their last six Week 2 games as underdogs.
- The Colts have scored the first touchdown in each of their last 12 games as road underdogs.
- The Chiefs have lost the first half in four of their last five games as moderate favorites (-3.5 to -7.0 points).
- The Colts have won the first quarter in each of their last six games as road underdogs against AFC opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Chiefs’ last 10 games against AFC opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Colts’ last five games as underdogs against the Chiefs have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the last five Sunday games at Arrowhead Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.
Kansas City Chiefs Player Prop Facts
- Kenneth Walker III has scored two touchdowns in three of his last four September appearances with his team as a home favorite.
- Kenneth Walker III has recorded 97+ rushing yards in four of his last five appearances.
- Xavier Worthy has recorded 41+ receiving yards in each of the Chiefs’ last six games against AFC South opponents.
- Kenneth Walker III has scored at least one touchdown in each of his last four home appearances.
- Xavier Worthy has recorded 46+ rushing and receiving yards in 11 of the Chiefs’ last 12 games as favorites following a win.
- Heading into Week 2, Kenneth Walker III ranks 1st in the NFL in rushing yards (173) this season.
Indianapolis Colts Player Prop Facts
- Daniel Jones has recorded 23+ completions in five of his last six appearances with his team as a road underdog.
- Daniel Jones has recorded 21+ rushing yards in each of his four previous Week 2 road appearances.
- Daniel Jones has recorded 228+ passing yards in six of his last seven September appearances.
- Jonathan Taylor has recorded 20+ receiving yards in seven of the Colts’ last eight September games.
- Jonathan Taylor has recorded 111+ rushing and receiving yards in four of his five previous road appearances against AFC West opponents.
- Jonathan Taylor has scored at least one touchdown in each of the Colts’ last four September games as underdogs against AFC opponents.
- Heading into Week 2, Seth McGowan ranks 2nd in the NFL in kick return yards (164) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Heading into Week 2, the Chiefs rank 1st in the NFL in yards allowed per game (176.0) this season.
- Heading into Week 2, the Chiefs rank 1st in the NFL in passing yards allowed per game (115.0) this season.
- Heading into Week 2, the Colts rank T1st in the NFL in red zone percentage (100.0%) this season.
- Heading into Week 2, the Colts rank T1st in the NFL in 4th down percentage against (0.0%) this season.
Colts vs Chiefs Prediction
In this Colts vs Chiefs Prediction, the Chiefs are coming as -6.5 home favorites. Both teams are coming off opposite outcomes in their opening games of the season, with the Chiefs winning comfortably by 21 points, holding their opponents into just 10 points and are now playing their second straight game at home to start the season. On the flip side, the Colts lost by 18 points at home and conceded 41 points and now have to go on the road, where they were 2-6 last season. Take the team that looked better in their season opener and playing at home. Take the Chiefs by -6.5 in this one.