The NFL season begins with the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs facing the Detroit Lions in the 2023 NFL Kickoff Game. Kansas City had a successful season with a 14-3 record, while the Lions improved from a slow start to finish 9-8.
6.5 points favor the Chiefs, with a total score prediction of 54 points. Check NFL predictions and betting advice before making picks. The Lions aim to win the division after the close 2022 season. Chiefs are defending Super Bowl champions. Both teams had a 2-1 preseason record.
Lions vs. Chiefs date & start time
- Date: Thursday, September 7, 2023.
- Kick-off:
- 8:20 p.m. ET
- 1:20 a.m. UK (Friday)
- 2:20 a.m. CET (Friday)
- Where to live stream in Europe
Where are the Lions vs. Chiefs?
The game will be played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Where to watch Lions vs. Chiefs
On TV, you can watch on NBC; for online, you can check Paramount Plus.
Chiefs vs Lions Prediction & Picks
The Kansas City Chiefs, one of the NFL’s top teams, are expected to defeat the Lions in the season opener. Our prediction is a Chiefs win with a score of 32-14, led by Patrick Mahomes dismantling the Lions’ defense. This suggests the Chiefs will cover the spread, making it the best bet for the game.
The Lions can make a strong statement by competing at Arrowhead, even if they don’t pull off the upset win. Covering the +6.5 spread is possible for the Lions, while the Chiefs are favored on the money line. The over on the 54.5-point total seems likely to be comfortably reached.
On average, the Chiefs have scored 37.8 points in Week 1 games during the Mahomes era. Considering Detroit’s potentially strong offense and the absence of Chris Jones, a high-scoring shootout is possible, making it reasonable to expect Kansas City to contribute significantly to the total points. Instead of betting on the full game over at 54 points, it’s safer to rely on Mahomes and his team to meet their offensive expectations in Week 1.
Chiefs vs. Lions on DAZN
To watch the Lions vs. Chiefs and all NFL games in the 2023 season and playoffs, including the Super Bowl, you can use DAZN. DAZN offers access to NFL Game Pass International, which includes every regular-season NFL game and playoff match, totaling 335 games per season. You can watch each game live and on-demand. Please note that this service is available worldwide except in the United States and China.
Key players to watch
- Jahmyr Gibbs: A first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Gibbs is a versatile player who can impact the game from the backfield. He is expected to play a role similar to D’Andre Swift from the previous season and could pose matchup problems for the Chiefs’ linebackers, especially in the passing game.
- Sam LaPorta: A rookie second-round pick, LaPorta will be involved in the Lions’ passing game right from the start. While he has big shoes to fill with the departure of TJ Hockenson, his presence should create opportunities for Amon-Ra St. Brown.
- Patrick Mahomes: The reigning Super Bowl MVP and league MVP is poised to have a strong performance against the Lions, who struggled defensively last season. Mahomes has many talented options, including Travis Kelce and wide receivers Skyy Moore, Kadarius Toney, and Rashee Rice.
- Skyy Moore: Keep an eye on Moore, as he could emerge as the Chiefs’ top receiver this season. While Andy Reid’s offense spreads the ball around, Moore, a 2022 second-round pick, has the potential to shine. The Chiefs’ dynamic offense makes their receiving corps an area of interest for prop betting and fantasy football players.
