NFL: Kansas City Chiefs @ New England Patriots Odds and Betting Preview

FOXBORO, NEW ENGLAND – The Kansas City Chiefs face a daunting challenge this evening as they take on Tom Brady’s New England Patriots in Monday Night Football.

The Patriots, coming off an impressive victory over the Jets at the Meadowlands last week, are the overwhelming favourites for the game at a best-priced 1/14 on the money line with William Hill. The Chiefs, missing starting quarterback Matt Cassel and on a two game losing streak, are 10/1 with Bet365 to pull of an improbable victory.

After Week 10’s vital win in New York, The New England Patriots currently sit top of AFC East standings at 6-3 as they close in on their eighth divisional title in nine years. Tom Brady has been in sensational form so far this season, passing for over 3,000 yards and 23 touchdowns in the opening nine games as he chases his fourth super bowl ring. With a soft remaining schedule containing no team above .500, the Pats look near certainties for the post-season and will be chasing the AFC’s top seed to secure a first round bye and home field advantage throughout the playoffs.

Kansas City, on the other hand, look in real trouble for the remainder of the season after quarterback Matt Cassel became the latest Chiefs’ player to suffer a season ending injury. The former Pat’s signal-caller will now join Pro-Bowl running back Jamaal Charles, Pro-Bowl safety Erick Berry and standout Tight End Tony Moeaki on the side-lines, leaving the offense in the hands of backup Quarterback Tyler Palko. The journeyman quarterback, cut by both the California Redwoods and Montreal Alouettes in 2009, looked solid when taking over for Cassel last week but faces a far tougher challenge this week as he looks to go toe to toe with two time MVP Tom Brady.

The Point Spread has been set at New England -16.5, with Ladbrokes offering an industry-leading 19/20 either side of the line. The Total Points line in the game has been set at 46.5, with Bet365 offering 10/11 on over or under that mark.

In the First Touchdown Scorer market, Patriots running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis heads the betting at a best priced 13/2 with Coral. Pats Tight End Rob Gronkowski, who has eight touchdowns so far this year, is a 7/1 chance with Boylesports whilst Wes Welker, who leads the NFL in receiving yards, is a 7/1 shot at Bet365. The Chiefs’ top chance in the market is Dwayne Bowe at 10/1 with Ladbrokes.

Kickoff is scheduled for 2030 ET/0130 GMT with live coverage on ESPN.

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