One daring bettor is hoping that historical past repeats itself when the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs host the Buffalo Payments within the AFC Championship sport this weekend.
The Chiefs are in scorching pursuit of the first-ever three-peat and one optimistic sports activities bettor believes – very confidently – that they will pull off a win over the Payments on Sunday afternoon in the identical approach they did on the AFC Championship sport in 2021.
Buffalo Payments quarterback Josh Allen carries the ball towards the Baltimore Ravens through the fourth quarter of the divisional playoff sport, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Picture/Gene J. Puskar)
In accordance with Caesars Sportsbook, a $1.3 million wager was positioned on the Chiefs moneyline (-130). The entire payout can be $2.3 million.
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The Chiefs are at present favored to win by -1.5, whereas the Payments moneyline is +114.
If we’re judging historical past, the Chiefs are the protected wager.
Patrick Mahomes and firm have been to seven straight AFC Championship video games. They’ve received 4 of the final 5 and went on to win three Tremendous Bowls, together with two straight. They’re now trying to develop into the primary group in NFL historical past to win the Vince Lombardi Trophy in three straight seasons.
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws through the first half of the AFC divisional playoff sport towards the Houston Texans on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas Metropolis, Mo. (AP Picture/Travis Heying)
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“Obviously, you want to win three in a row,” Mahomes stated, “but building those memories with the guys and with the community every single year is special. When I look back at all the different Super Bowls we’ve won, I look back at special moments that we’ve had and special games that we’ve had. We’ll try to do that the same this year.”
The rivalry between the Payments and Chiefs has seen three of Buffalo’s final 4 playoff runs come to an finish because of Kansas Metropolis. The primary was in 2021 within the AFC Championship sport, the following yr a heartbreaking time beyond regulation loss within the divisional spherical, and once more final season one other slim loss within the divisional spherical.
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs tight finish Travis Kelce celebrates after catching a go through the divisional playoff sport towards the Houston Texans on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas Metropolis, Mo. (AP Picture/Ed Zurga)
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However 2025 could possibly be the yr of the underdog if the Payments keep what they’ve been doing within the common season.
Payments vs. Chiefs
When: Sunday, 4:30 p.m. ET
The place: Arrowhead Stadium
How one can watch: CBS
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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