Jaguars face uphill battle vs. Chiefs in Week 10: Odds and prediction

After losing five straight games, the Jacksonville Jaguars managed to get back in the win column when they beat the Las Vegas Raiders 27-20 in Week 9. It wasn’t easy though. The Jags had to come back from a 17-point deficit to win but they showed grit and relentlessness along the way. However, things are going to get considerably difficult in Week 10, when they travel to Missouri to face off against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Jags have played well at times but they’ve also struggled. In fact, it seemed like they were going to lose to the Raiders before they came back to life. Against the Chiefs, the margin for error will be slim and they will need to bring their A-game if they want to start a winning streak. With that in mind, here are the odds, the spread, and a score prediction for Week 10.

Jaguars vs. Chiefs Odds and Spread for Week 10

Per FanDuel, the Jags enter Week 10 as a 9.5-underdog with a moneyline of +340. Bet $100 on them and if they beat Kansas City, you will win $340 for a total payout of $440. The Chiefs’ moneyline is set at -430. Place a bet of $430 on them and win $100 for a payout of $530 if they win. The over/under for the game sits at 50.5 points.

Jaguars vs. Chiefs Odds and Spread for Week 10

The Jags aren’t lacking talent and Trevor Lawrence is coming off a game in which he completed over 80 percent of his passes. But they have been inconsistent throughout the season. They showed they can win but they have also been plagued by baffling mistakes.

Meanwhile, Kansas City ranks first in points scored even though they traded wide receiver Tyreek Hill in the offseason. While Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson have (rightfully) gotten plenty of attention this season, Patrick Mahomes is still the best quarterback in the league and he could give fits to the Jags’ secondary.

All things considered, it’s hard to see Jacksonville beating the Chiefs but if their defense can hold them to 17 points in regulation like the Colts and the Tennessee Titans did (the Titans lost 20-17 in overtime), they might have a shot at pulling off the upset.

Final score: Chiefs 27 – Jaguars 17