{"id":206137,"date":"2025-10-07T03:13:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T03:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/206137\/"},"modified":"2025-10-07T03:13:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T03:13:08","slug":"chiefs-vs-jaguars-prediction-picks-best-bet-for-monday-night-football-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/206137\/","title":{"rendered":"Chiefs vs Jaguars Prediction, Picks &#038; Best Bet for Monday Night Football Today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Photo By &#8211; Imagn Images. Don&#8217;t miss our free Chiefs vs. Jaguars predictions for Monday Night Football Week 5.<\/p>\n<p>The Kansas City Chiefs (2-2) have gotten back on track over the last two weeks, and now hit the road and face the Jacksonville Jaguars (3-1). ESPN and ABC have Monday Night Football coverage at 8:15 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n<p>Despite being tied for the AFC South lead, the Jags are 3.5-point home dogs, while the total is set at 46.5.<\/p>\n<p>My Chiefs vs. Jaguars predictions look to Patrick Mahomes to use his legs a bit more often in this spot.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here are my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covers.com\/picks\/nfl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NFL picks<\/a> for Monday, October 6.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Chiefs vs Jaguars prediction<\/p>\n<p>Chiefs vs Jaguars Best bet: Patrick Mahomes Over 21.5 rushing yards (-110)<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"411\">After dismantling the Ravens last week, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.covers.com\/sport\/football\/nfl\/teams\/main\/kansas-city-chiefs\/odds\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> are back to .500 and looking to reestablish themselves in the AFC mix. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covers.com\/sport\/football\/nfl\/players\/29483\/patrick-mahomes\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Patrick Mahomes<\/a> has climbed to No. 3 in the MVP betting markets, and a big performance under the lights against a 3-1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covers.com\/sport\/football\/nfl\/teams\/main\/jacksonville-jaguars\/odds\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a> team could push him further up the board.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"629\">Mahomes has quietly been using his legs more this season, with 22 carries for 130 yards and two rushing touchdowns through four games. And with the way this matchup shapes up, we should see even more of it in Week 5.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"959\">Jacksonville\u2019s run defense is legit \u2014 one of just nine teams allowing under 4.0 yards per carry and currently No. 1 in success rate. They\u2019ve given up just one rushing TD all year (to Jake Browning), and mobile QBs have found room to run: Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, and Brock Purdy all beat their opening rushing props against this defense.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1308\">Meanwhile, Kansas City&#8217;s own run game has been a non-factor. Only the Chargers have a higher pass rate and pass rate over expected, and the Chiefs are so weak at RB that rookie Brashard Smith is starting to generate buzz. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covers.com\/sport\/football\/nfl\/players\/53948\/isiah-pacheco\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Isaih Pacheco<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covers.com\/sport\/football\/nfl\/players\/28799\/kareem-hunt\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kareem Hunt<\/a> have just 10 combined red-zone carries; Mahomes has six on his own and already converted two for touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1628\">THE BLITZ is projecting 29 rushing yards for Mahomes this week. His rushing total closed at 28.5 last week and 27.5 the game before. Against a tough run D and in what should be a neutral game script, Mahomes could once again lead this backfield\u2014on the ground and on the scoreboard. There is a small chance that he could lead this game in rushing yards if Jacksonville splits carries between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covers.com\/sport\/football\/nfl\/players\/44050\/travis-etienne-jr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Travis Etienne<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covers.com\/sport\/football\/nfl\/players\/368238\/bhayshul-tuten\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bhayshul Tuten<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Chiefs vs Jaguars MNF same-game parlay<\/p>\n<p>Mahomes will continue the MVP push in prime time vs. a tough defense that can surprise some. If he is trailing at any point in this game, this looks great, but with the Chiefs&#8217; PROE No.2 in the league, even with the lead, this team is going to pass, which is better for scrambles. Let&#8217;s not look for three different guys to do something; let&#8217;s back one elite playmaker in a pivotal game of the season with a healthy offense. Quarterback rushing props are also some of the most exciting to cheer for.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Chiefs vs Jaguars SGP\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Patrick Mahomes anytime TD<br \/>\nPatrick Mahomes Over 21.5 rushing yards<br \/>\nChiefs moneyline<\/p>\n<p>Our big-ticket SGP: Mahomes is where the heart is<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s add the rookie running back for a TD. He saw his snaps double in Week 4, and the brass is talking about him around the water cooler this week. He could have some featured plays this week and might be growing in the passing game. Adding\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.covers.com\/sport\/football\/nfl\/players\/50901\/trevor-lawrence\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Trevor Lawrence<\/a> for a pick here is a no-brainer vs. this KC defense, as the Jags QB has already thrown four passes to the other team through four games.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Chiefs vs Jaguars SGP (+4,000)<\/p>\n<p>Patrick Mahomes anytime TD<br \/>\nBrashard Smith anytime TD<br \/>\nTrevor Lawrence Over 0.5 interceptions<\/p>\n<p>Chiefs vs Jaguars game predictions<br \/>\nChiefs vs Jaguars moneyline prediction<\/p>\n<p>The Chiefs have ripped off eight straight H2H matchups vs. the Jaguars dating back to the 2010 season. The most notable being the 27-20 win in the 2022-23 Divisional Round, where the Chiefs won as an 8-point favorite, and Mahomes was injured but finished the game. He is 4-0 SU vs. the Jags, completing over 70% of his passes and posting a 109.2 passer rating. The Chiefs are back, and the ML is the side.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Chiefs vs Jaguars spread prediction<\/p>\n<p>This spread was -3 on the lookahead, opened back up at -3, and hit -3.5 sometime Monday afternoon. It has been bouncing around in places, but getting the +3.5 right now is the shorter side. If the Jags get healthier on the O-line, that 3.5 could close at 3.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Chiefs vs Jaguars Over\/Under prediction<\/p>\n<p>I don&#8217;t get the love for this Over. These are two great defenses facing off, and this total has moved from 44.5 (lookahead), to 46 (on the Sunday opener), and has hit as high as 46.5. Give me this Under at 46.5, please. The Chiefs just embarrassed the Ravens; T-Law is next.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/freeplay.covers.com\/games\/beat-the-experts\" title=\"Covers Weekly Beat the Experts\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Covers_BTE_NFL_2025.jpg\" alt=\"Covers MNF BTE\" width=\"100%\" height=\"null\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chiefs vs Jaguars odds<\/p>\n<p>Spread: Kansas City -3.5 | Jacksonville +3.5<br \/>\nMoneyline: Kansas City -185 | Jacksonville +155<br \/>\nOver\/Under: Over 46.5 | Under 46.5<\/p>\n<p>Chiefs vs Jaguars betting trend to know<\/p>\n<p>Patrick Mahomes is 39-10 SU as a road favorite. Find more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covers.com\/sport\/football\/nfl\/matchup\/359005\/trends\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NFL betting trends<\/a> for Chiefs vs. Jaguars.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>How to watch Chiefs vs Jaguars<\/p>\n<p>Location<br \/>\nEverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n<p>Date<br \/>\nMonday, October 6, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Kickoff<br \/>\n8:15 p.m. ET<\/p>\n<p>TV<br \/>\nESPN and ABC<\/p>\n<p>Learn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covers.com\/nfl\/how-to-stream-chiefs-vs-jaguars-monday-live-free-in-the-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">how to live stream Chiefs vs. Jaguars<\/a> for free.<\/p>\n<p>Chiefs vs Jaguars latest injuries<\/p>\n<p>Patrick Mahomes was included on the injury report with a groin injury this week, but practiced in full on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and carried no game-status designation on the Chiefs\u2019 final Week 5 injury report.<\/p>\n<p>Given that clean bill, he is expected to start this evening on Monday Night Football. Multiple outlets add that he was cleared from the injury report and is ready for the Jaguars matchup.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Barring a last minute setback, fans should also expect to see Hollywood Brown in the lineup tonight. The veteran wide receiver has 209 receiving yards and one touchdown in four games this season.<\/p>\n<p>Chiefs vs Jaguars weather<\/p>\n<p>Expect a warm, muggy Jacksonville night for MNF. Skies trend mostly cloudy with spotty showers and even a nearby thunderstorm possible, and there\u2019s enough moisture around that brief ponding can\u2019t be ruled out. Temperatures hover in the mid-70s through the game and slip toward the low-70s late. Lightning isn\u2019t guaranteed, but it\u2019s on the table given the pattern.<\/p>\n<p>On-field, humidity plus periodic showers mean a slick ball and turf: tougher ball security, riskier cuts for receivers\/DBs, and a trickier kicking game. Offenses may lean more on the run and shorter, timing-based throws; explosive deep shots could be harder to hit cleanly.<\/p>\n<p>If a thunderstorm drifts close, a delay could reset momentum and favor the deeper, better-conditioned roster after the restart.<\/p>\n<p>Monitor gametime conditions with our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.covers.com\/sports\/nfl\/weather\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">live NFL weather info<\/a> and learn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covers.com\/nfl\/how-weather-affects-betting\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">how weather impacts NFL betting<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>More Chiefs vs Jaguars predictions from Covers<\/p>\n<p>Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.<br \/>Not intended for use in MA.<br \/>Affiliate Disclosure: Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. 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