We're tracking weather for the Ravens vs. Chiefs opener on Thursday using our NFL weather tab, which will present forecasts for every game in Week 1.
And while things looked like they'd be perfect football weather for Thursday night at Arrowhead, we're now potentially looking at a delayed start to kick thanks to a rain storm out of nowhere.
The bright side (literally) is that it looks like that once the storm passes, we'll be in good shape for football. And it sounds like we're aiming for an 8:39 p.m. kickoff now for Ravens vs. Chiefs after the delayed start due to the storm. (The tweet below is referencing Central time.)
In fact, fans are already starting to return to their seats. But with the burst of inclement weather for Ravens vs. Chiefs, may we remind you that our NFL betting expert, Sean Koerner, is betting on the under in tonight's game? Check out his Ravens vs. Chiefs Prediction and Picks for more.
Thursday Night Football Odds: Ravens vs. Chiefs in Week 1
| Ravens Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3 -120 | 46.5 -112o / -108u | +128 |
| Chiefs Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3 -102 | 46.5 -112o / -108u | -152 |
Weather can be a crucial factor in football games, impacting everything from player performance to the betting markets. That is why we’ve developed proprietary betting models that account for these key variables, helping us zero in on the best bets in PRO.
The season opener between the Chiefs and Ravens sets a high bar; it’s a high-stakes rematch of last year’s AFC title game between two teams that each won more than 10 games, featuring plenty of notable fantasy football players.
This game has all the elements of a thriller, and understanding the conditions can give you the edge you need when placing your bets. Last season, both the Chiefs and Ravens were among the top five spread bets.
For Thursday's game, the odds pit the Chiefs as 3-point favorites, with an over/under of 46.5 or 47 points.
Our proprietary betting PRO Projections align closely with these odds, predicting a spread of Chiefs -2.8 and a combined point total of 46.3.
That means it might be worth checking out betting Chiefs -2.5 by buying the half-point as your Thursday Night Football pick, based on both our model and what our NFL betting expert, Sean Koerner, suggests in his Ravens vs. Chiefs Prediction and Picks.
Thursday Night Football: Ravens vs. Chiefs Weather
Our NFL weather page showed a promising start for the 2024 NFL season opener, but things turned quickly.
The Thursday Night Football weather for the Chiefs-Ravens game was supposed to be nice, with temperatures around 85 degrees and a mild breeze.
Instead, a surprise storm blew in just about an hour before kickoff, setting us up for a delayed start.
For even more bets for Thursday Night Football, be sure to check out all our experts' NFL picks in Ravens vs. Chiefs Predictions, Picks, Props, Odds & Best Bets.
How to Watch Thursday Night Football for Week 1
| Location: | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Mo. |
| Date: | Thursday, Sept. 5 |
| Kickoff Time: | 8:20 p.m. ET |
| TV / Streaming: | NBC |
Ravens vs. Chiefs is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET live from Kansas City, Mo., on Thursday. The game is live on NBC and streaming on Peacock and other streaming platforms, such as YouTube TV.
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