“Show me the money!”
Say it loud and proud — the money’s about to be flowing through the streets of Detroit after this three-leg parlay hits. Grab your betting app of choice, lock these in, and when they cash, shout it with me: “Show me the money!”
The Lions head to Kansas City for the second time in three years. Last time they met, Dan Campbell led Detroit into Arrowhead to kick off the 2023 NFL season — and the Lions spoiled banner night. As the Chiefs celebrated their Super Bowl win, it was old St. Campbell who slid down the chimney and stole the show.
Jared Goff, who once outdueled Patrick Mahomes in that legendary Rams-Chiefs shootout, did it again — this time as a Lion — winning 21–20 in a grind-it-out battle.
If you’ve read my previews leading up to this game, you know the theme: revenge. Andy Reid and the Chiefs have had this one circled. Coaches are like your ex — they can hold a grudge way longer than you remember why it started. The Lions embarrassed the champs on their own field, and even though Kansas City went on to win another Super Bowl (and then a third straight appearance last year), they haven’t forgotten.
Now, in Week 6 of 2025, the Chiefs are fighting to get back to .500. The Lions are banged up but battle-tested. Both teams are built to last — and both can score in bunches. That’s where our money comes in.
1. Total Over 51.5 (-110)
The last time these teams played, it was early-season chaos: dropped passes, rookies learning schemes, and injuries to Travis Kelce and Chris Jones. But this isn’t Week 1 anymore. Both teams are in rhythm — and both defenses have issues.
Detroit’s secondary is decimated: their top two corners and both safeties are injured, and Alim McNeill is still out inside. Meanwhile, Kansas City is healthy, motivated, and ready to unleash Mahomes.
Expect KC to attack through the air — Xavier Worthy stretching the field, with Kelce and Hollywood Brown working underneath. Detroit won’t back down either. They’ll go toe-to-toe with Kansas City, and that means points.
The last meeting (21–20) will scare some bettors off the over. Don’t be one of them. That was a sluggish opener; this is a midseason shootout waiting to happen.
Pick: Over 51.5
2. Jahmyr Gibbs Anytime Touchdown (-115)
Jahmyr Gibbs has scored a touchdown in every game this season except the opener in Green Bay. Since then, it’s been the Gibbs–Amon-Ra–Montgomery show — one or more of them finds pay dirt every week.
The Lions have a history of riding one guy near the goal line — from Jamaal Williams’ record-setting season to Montgomery’s red-zone reign. Now it’s Gibbs’ turn. Even with injuries on the offensive line, the Lions punch it in when they’re close.
If you’re betting the over, you’re already betting on Detroit scoring. And if Detroit’s scoring, Gibbs is your guy. He’s the only Lion with negative odds to score — and for good reason.
Bonus angle: Want to juice the odds? Add Amon-Ra St. Brown or Montgomery to score as well.
Pick: Gibbs Anytime TD
3. Patrick Mahomes 40+ Passing Attempts (+120)
This one’s about matchups and game flow.
The Lions have one of the best run defenses in the league — and one of the most injured secondaries. The Chiefs’ run game? Mediocre at best. That’s a perfect storm for a heavy passing night from Mahomes.
Ben Johnson had Goff throw it 55 times last season against Tampa’s elite run defense. Expect Andy Reid to take a similar approach here. Mahomes has hit 40+ attempts only once this year — in a loss to Jacksonville — which is why this prop is plus money.
But against this Lions defense, with no weather issues and no reason to run, Mahomes is going to air it out. Expect him to pick apart Detroit’s depth corners and target Kelce, Worthy, and Brown often.
Pick: Mahomes 40+ Pass Attempts
The Parlay: +375
- Over 51.5
- Gibbs Anytime TD
- Mahomes 40+ Pass Attempts
A $100 bet pays $375. Lines will move, so lock it in early — and when it hits, don’t forget to yell it with me:
“Show me the money!”