The Jacksonville Jaguars will head to Arrowhead Stadium for an AFC Divisional Round playoff game Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs. However, they may have to contend with more than just Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid’s electric offense. The Jaguars-Chiefs weather report doesn’t look great, as the early forecast calls for a wintry mix and freezing temperatures.
The weather for Saturday hasn’t yet caught the attention of most bettors. But because some meteorologists expect cold temperatures and a 70% chance of precipitation, fading the Florida-based Jaguars — or backing the under — could score you some closing line value (CLV) before news about the weather spreads.
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Jaguars-Chiefs Weather Report
According to the Weather Channel’s 10-day forecast, Kansas City should experience cold temperatures all day Saturday and a wintry mix in the late afternoon. With kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. local time, rain and snow could start to fall by kickoff. The network lists the chance of precipitation at 72% during the day and at 75% by nightfall. Winds of 5-10 mph are also expected.
UPDATE: The National Weather Service’s forecast for Saturday’s game calls for a 60% chance of rain that may turn into snow later in the evening:
Rain likely, mainly after 3 pm. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
The NFL betting markets — and the betting public — haven’t responded to this Saturday’s possible conditions. Weather bettors who got burned by Santa Clara’s forecast last Saturday may be reluctant to fade two strong offenses because of the mere chance of rain. The total for Jaguars-Chiefs sits at 53 on DraftKings Sportsbook. Pinnacle, a sharp sportsbook, lists that number at 52.5. VSiN, which indexes bets placed at DraftKings, reports that 39% of the handle is on the under on just 29% of the bets.
The weather forecast for Kansas City has the potential to get quite gross before kickoff Saturday. Those eager to get ahead of possible line movement and score some CLV should head to DraftKings before the total ticks down. New users can even secure $200 in bonus bets after placing a $5 wager! New users in Ohio have access to the same deal but through this link instead.
