At the onset of the season, the Broncos and Chiefs were in opposite directions. Kansas City won it’s first four games with an offense that looked unstoppable. Denver lost its first four games because of an offense that couldn’t deliver. However, in the last two weeks, the NFL betting fortunes have changed for each team. Kansas City has lost its last two while Denver is riding a two-game winning streak. The Super Bowl parade has been put on hold in KC. Of major concern is a defense that has been exposed as borderline helpless.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos
| Date and Time: | Thursday, October 17, 2019, 8:20 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Empower Field, Denver, Colorado |
| Chiefs vs. Broncos TV Coverage: | FOX and NFL Network |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Chiefs | -3 (-125) | 48½ (-110) | -175 |  |
| Broncos | +3 (+105) | 48½ (-110) | +151 | |
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Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos Overview
Denver has an online betting record of 2-4 straight up, 3-3 vs. the odds, and 2-4 under the total. Last week the Broncos topped Tennessee 16-0. Head coach Vic Fangio arrived due to his success as Chicago’s defensive coordinator. Consider Denver ranks fourth in the NFL for total defense. Offensively the Broncos are a less impressive 24th overall and 26th for scoring.
By contrast, the Chiefs are 4-2 straight up, 3-3 against the spread, and 4-2 over the total. Last week the Chiefs jumped out to a 17-3 lead but ran out of steam offensively. Most important of all their defense failed to deliver in a 31-24 loss. Overall KC ranks 28th in the NFL for defense compared to third for the offense.
Key Chiefs: QB Patrick Mahomes (64% COMP, 2104 YDS, 9.1 AVG, 14 TD, 1 INT, 8 SACK, 111.9 RTG), RB LeSean McCoy (48 ATT, 258 YDS, 5.4 AVG, 2 TD, TE Travis Kelce (32 REC, 497 YDS, 15.5 AVG, 1 TD), PK Harrison Butker (11-13 FG, 19-20 XP)
Key Broncos: QB Joe Flacco (66% COMP, 1435 YDS, 7.3 AVG, 6 TD, 5 INT, 15 SACK, 87.4 RTG), BR Phillip Lindsay (84 ATT, 397 YDS, 4.7 AVG, 4 TD,), WR Courtland Sutton (30 REC, 477 YDS, 15.9 AVG, 3 TD), PK Brandon McManus (12-14 FG, 8-9 FG)
Kansas City and Denver Against the Spread
The Chiefs are:
- 8-3-1 against the spread in their last 12 away games
- 11-2 over the total on the road
- 6-1 on the board head to head against the Broncos
- 5-2-1 over the total in their series with Denver
- 15-3 with the number at AFC West opponents
- 6-3 over the total at the AFC West
The Broncos are:
- 4-10-1 vs. the line in their last 15 home games
- 1-9 under the total at Empower Field
- 3-8-1 against the spread when hosting AFC West teams
- 2-5 under the total at home against the AFC West
- 0-5 on the board when hosting the Chiefs
- 2-4-2 under the total at home against Kansas City
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos NFL Betting Pick
In this situation, the Chiefs face one of the better defenses in the league. Notwithstanding that KC’s recent woes have improved their NFL betting price. A less expensive Chiefs team is still the way to go against a lackluster Denver offense.
Chiefs vs. Broncos NFL Betting Pick: Kansas City Chiefs
Chiefs vs. Broncos NFL Betting Score Prediction: Chiefs 34, Broncos 20