The Atlanta Falcons and Kansas City Chiefs do battle in NFL preseason picks tonight. Here is the official preview for professional bettors. Does betting on your own have you in more hot water than Dr. Laura Schlessinger? Triskaidekaphobia is about the only thing your bookmaker has going for him as only bad luck can stop those who know have the right intel.

Atlanta is laying 2.5 to three points depending on which online sportsbook is used. The total also ranges from 34 to 34.5.

Lines-Maker.com’s Brian Kayma reports that Atlanta WR Michael Jenkins is done for the preseason. He caught 50 passes last year. Kansas City has a new offensive coordinator in alleged genius Charlie Weis. They also have a beefed up offensive line.

Likewise, they added fellow former New England Patriots defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel. Kansas City is mostly healthy entering tonight.

Culture of winning needed? The Chiefs went winless in NFLX last year, then started out the regular season 0-5. QB Matt Cassel said that the Chiefs are ready to get the taste of losing out of their mouth.

Chiefs’ legend Tony Gonzalez plays against his former team for the first time. KC coach Todd Haley has been mum on how long his starters will play, but it’s expected to be about a quarter. Two rookies, first rounder Eric Berry and WR Dexter McCluster, their second round pick, will likely play into the second quarter.

Totals bettors, note that Atlanta backup QB Chris Redman will work on the two-minute offense.

Atlanta is without LB Mike Peterson, who started all 16 games last year. First round pick Sean Weatherspoon starts in his place. Atlanta will be minus nine to 11 players.

Against the spread records (all preseason records only): Kansas City is 11-25 virtual pick ‘em games (+/- three points or less either way). The Chiefs have gone under 10-2 in domes.

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