The Chiefs enter the playoff matchup as slight favorites over the Steelers. (Getty)
The Kansas City Chiefs host the Pittsburgh Steelers in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. According to OddsShark, the Chiefs are 1.5 point favorites over the Steelers.
The over-under is set at 44 points. The Steelers have fared slightly better than the Chiefs when it comes to Vegas. Pittsburgh is 10-6-1 against the spread this season while the Chiefs are 9-7.
Both teams have tended to play in games that go under the point total. For the Steelers, 11 out of 17 games have hit the under while 10 out of 16 Chiefs games have gone under the total.
Both teams are on particular Vegas hot streaks. The Steelers are 6-1-1 in their last eight games against the spread. The Chiefs are 5-1 against the spread in their last six games.
The OddsShark computer projects a narrow 24.2-23.9 Kansas City victory. The computer is taking the Steelers against the spread and the over on the point total.
Overall, Pittsburgh has won their last eight games. Kansas City has won five of their last six games.
While it was a different location and circumstances, we have seen this matchup once this season. The Steelers came away with the 43-14 blowout victory. Ben Roethlisberger threw for 300 yards and 5 touchdowns. Le’Veon Bell rushed for 144 yards on the way to Pittsburgh’s victory.
Kansas City has the matchup adavantage on defense when compared to Pittsburgh’s defense. The Steelers offense is superior to the Chiefs offense and have already proven they can score points on the Chiefs defense.
It is difficult to imagine the Chiefs offense keeping up with the amount of points the Steelers can put up. In the end, with Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell the Steelers have too many weapons for Kansas City to match. Heavy likes the Steelers to come away with the victory on the road.
Heavy’s Pick: Steelers 31 Chiefs 28. Steelers +1.5. Over on the Point Total.
