Steelers at Chiefs: Picks, predictions and odds

NFL Playoffs 2017: Steelers at Chiefs: Picks, predictions and odds

Oct 2, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (32) runs the ball past Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Vince Williams (98) during the second half at Heinz Field. The Steelers won the game, 43-14. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports /

Here are the latest picks, predictions, and odds as the Kansas City Chiefs host the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Divisional Round of the 2016 NFL postseason.

Sunday Jan. 15 will see a rematch of a regular season matchup. The Kansas City Chiefs will look for revenge as they host the Pittsburgh Steelers at Arrowhead Stadium starting at 1:05 p.m. ET. Back in Week 4, Pittsburgh blew out Kansas City 43-14 at Heinz Field.

The Chiefs are looking to reverse what happened in Week 4. They will hope to do so with a very dominant defense. Things are quite different since their Week 4 matchup. For one thing, Kansas City’s defense is one of the best in the NFL. Their 19.4 points allowed per game ranked seventh during the regular season. No team created more turnovers this year than Kansas City. With Big Ben throwing two interceptions on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, he’ll have to play better against a very opportunistic Chiefs secondary.

Meanwhile, Pittsburgh will look to ride their red hot offense to victory. However, Ben Roethlisberger isn’t 100 percent healthy. On the other hand, he tends to play better when injured because he’s one of the toughest guys around. Roethlisberger will have some help, in the form of LeVeon Bell and Antonio Brown.

Odds

Spread: Kansas City (-1.5)

Moneyline: Steelers (-125) Chiefs (+105)

Over under: 46.5 points

According to Oddsshark, Kansas City is the favorite to pull off a win at home. The spread is very close at -1.5, suggesting it’s going to be an extremely close game. Moneyline betting suggests bettors agree. The over under is set at a reasonable 46.5 points.

There are some interesting stats to keep an eye on. Pittsburgh is 6-1-1 against the spread in their last eight games while Kansas City is 5-1 against the spread over their last six games. Interestingly, the over under has gone over in four of the Chiefs’ last six games while it has gone under in 15 of the Steelers’ last 21 games.

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Prediction

Should be a great game. However, with Big Ben’s questionable health, the Chiefs being virtually unbeatable at home, and Kansas City’s defense rolling, Kansas City should pull out a close one.

Kansas City 27 Pittsburgh 24

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