The oddsmakers have spoken, and it looks like the Detroit Lions are getting some early respect heading into their primetime showdown with the defending champs.
According to DraftKings, the Kansas City Chiefs are currently 1.5-point favorites over the Detroit Lions for their upcoming matchup on Sunday, October 12th at 8:20 PM. The over/under is set at 49.5 points, signaling expectations for a high-scoring affair between two explosive offenses.
The Lions enter the game at 4-1, riding high after back-to-back statement wins over the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals. Meanwhile, the Chiefs sit at 2-2 (they still play the Jaguars on Monday Night Football), looking to find their footing after an up-and-down start to the 2025 campaign, and they’ll have their hands full against a Detroit team firing on all cylinders.
Dan Campbell’s Lions have been nearly unstoppable on offense, led by Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Jahmyr Gibbs, while their defense continues to prove it can hang with anyone.
The Chiefs, on the other hand, are still dangerous behind Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, but Detroit’s balance on both sides of the ball could give them the edge in this one, despite it being played in Kansas City.
It’s rare to see the Chiefs favored by less than a field goal at home, and that says everything about how far this Lions team has come.
