The AFC Championship is set for Saturday, January 26, 2024, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. The Buffalo Bills will face the Kansas City Chiefs in a rematch of their thrilling earlier-season matchup (Buffalo won 30-21) and their 2020 AFC Championship Game encounter (KC won 38-24).
Kansas City’s defense led by Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce proved decisive in its victory over the Texans (23-14). However, against Buffalo earlier this season, both players had poor games. The Bills are riding a high after rallying to defeat the Ravens (27-25) in the Divisional Round.
Buffalo’s key to success lies in limiting Mahomes and Kelce once again. If they can replicate that, it could be their first Super Bowl appearance since 1994. NBC Sports has all the latest information and analysis, including expert predictions and betting trends.
Game Details:
Date: Saturday, January 26, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM EST
Site: Arrowhead Stadium
City: Kansas City, MO
Odds:
Moneyline: Kansas City Chiefs (-125), Buffalo Bills (+115)
Spread: Chiefs -1.5 (-110)
Total: 47.5
Top Picks:
* Vaughn Dalzell likes Patrick Mahomes to go Under 0.5 Interceptions and the Chiefs to advance to another Super Bowl, citing their strong performance since their loss at Buffalo earlier this season.
* The Bills are expected to cover with Josh Allen having a historic season.
Injury Update:
The Chiefs have no new injuries aside from LB Cam Jones being questionable with an illness. WRs Rashee Rice, Mecole Hardman, and Skyy Moore, kicker Spencer Shrader, and TE Jared Wiley are on IR.
Buffalo’s CB Christian Brentford is in concussion protocol, while S Taylor Rapp has a hip injury and DE Casey Toohill (ribs) is questionable.
Source: https://www.nbcsports.com/betting/nfl/news/chiefs-vs-bills-afc-championship-prediction-odds-expert-picks-injuries-qb-matchup-betting-trends-stats