Chiefs vs. Bills predictions and picks against the spread: Reasons why Kansas City will reach Super Bowl 59.

The Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills are set to compete against each other for the fourth time in the AFC playoffs during the conference championship game on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET on CBS.

The Chiefs have triumphed in all three of their previous encounters, including one in the conference title game in 2021.

Kansas City, holding the top seed and playing at home against the No. 2 seed Buffalo, is favored to win by 1.5 points, with the total points expected to be 48.5.

The Bills did defeat the Chiefs in the regular season with a score of 30-21, but that game took place in Buffalo during Week 11.

The Bills have a genuine chance to defeat the current Super Bowl champions, who are aiming for their third consecutive title in Super Bowl 59. Let’s explore the reasons why the Chiefs are a stronger choice in their pursuit of NFL championship history.

Chiefs vs. Bills: Picks and Predictions Against the Spread

Chiefs’ Offense vs. Bills’ Defense

In their 23-14 divisional round win over the Texans, the Chiefs didn’t score a lot. Patrick Mahomes threw for just 177 yards, and as a whole, the team ran for only 50 yards.

However, they excelled in defense, special teams, and red-zone situations, which meant they didn’t need to score a lot of points. A major highlight was tight end Travis Kelce, who had a great game with seven catches for 117 yards and one touchdown on eight targets.

Mahomes is ready to step up his playmaking, while Andy Reid plans to increase their aggressiveness, knowing they must challenge the confident Bills to keep Kansas City’s playoff spirit alive in this matchup. Rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy adds important speed, and it wouldn’t be surprising if the Chiefs switched to a short passing game with Kareem Hunt to adapt to the sudden effectiveness of him and Isiah Pacheco in the running game.

Advantage: Chiefs

Bills’ offense vs. Chiefs’ defense

Josh Allen has become a powerful force, especially with his running partner, James Cook. The Chiefs’ tough run defense held Cook in check, but Allen made a big difference in their first matchup by running the ball, including a crucial 26-yard scramble into the end zone.

The Bills have learned from the Chiefs by distributing the ball to many receivers using different formations. They also focus on the run to keep things balanced and set up big plays, whether through Allen’s passing or running. The Bills have many options for deep throws and can also execute shorter passes, making them difficult to cover, especially when defenders have to consider Allen’s running ability against mismatched defenders.

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