Last year, the Minnesota Vikings were among the great Betting on NFL surprises. Minnesota won the NFC North Division. Finally, the Vikings overcame the NFC North ownership of the Green Bay Packers. But like a stock that soared too far too fast, Minnesota is backsliding. Matters will not get any easier this week against the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Of great concern is how the Minnesota defense is getting exposed for its many weaknesses. Chiefs coach Andy Reid is licking his chops.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Minnesota Vikings NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, October 8, 2023, 4:25 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | US Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN |
| TV Coverage: | CBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Chiefs | -5 -110 | 52 -110 | -235 |  |
| Vikings | +5 -110 | 52 -110 | +190 | |
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Kansas City Chiefs Team Overview
Last game, the Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20 against the New York Jets as 8.5-point road favorites. The game went over the sportsbook total of 41.5. Kansas City has a record of 3-1 straight up, 2-2 against the spread, and 2-2 over/under the total. Kansas City ranks 3rd for total offense, 6th for passing, 9th for rushing, and 9th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 8th overall, 8th against the pass, 12th against the rush, and 6th for points allowed. Also, Kansas City ranks 29th for the fewest turnovers lost and 18th for takeaways.
Initially, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs appeared on their way to a blowout against the struggling Jets. A few mistakes by the star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, made it uncomfortably close. But he and the Chiefs shook off a subpar performance during which they blew a 17-point lead. And then Kansas City held on for a victory.
Mahomes became the fastest to 200 NFL touchdown passes. Overall, he was 18 of 30 for 203 yards and a touchdown. Also, he ran for 51 yards to set the franchise’s career rushing mark for a quarterback. Isiah Pacheco rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries. Finally, Kelce had six catches for 60 yards.
Mahomes threw the 200th touchdown pass of his career. In turn, he reached the milestone in his 84th game to break Dan Marino’s NFL record. Cause by connecting with Noah Gray on a 34-yard score with 3:24 left in the first quarter. Marino threw his 200th TD pass in his 89th NFL game with Miami in 1989.
Minnesota Vikings Team Overview
Last game, the Minnesota Vikings won 21-13 against the Carolina Panthers as 4-point road favorites. The game went under the total of 45.5. Minnesota has a record of 1-3 straight up, 1-2-1 against the spread, and 1-3 over/under the total. Minnesota ranks 9th for total offense, 3rd for passing, 28th for rushing, and 16th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 19th overall, 21st against the pass, 15th against the rush, and 18th for points allowed. Also, Minnesota ranks 32nd for fewest turnovers lost and 25th for takeaways.
Minnesota Safety Harrison Smith is a six-time Pro Bowl selection. Last week, he had three timely sacks. Including a strip-sack of rookie Bryce Young that led to a momentum-changing 51-yard fumble return for a touchdown by D.J. Wonnum, the Vikings defeated the Carolina Panthers for their first win. Kirk Cousins overcame two interceptions. Including one that was returned 99 yards for a touchdown. And then Cousins threw two touchdown passes to Justin Jefferson, and the Vikings finally found some positive momentum. Alexander Mattison added 95 yards on the ground for Minnesota.
Chiefs at Vikings SBG Free Picks
In conclusion, the Chiefs have too much for the Vikings in this Betting on NFL spot. Also, they’ll get a road team price break.
Chiefs at Vikings SBG Best Bet: Kansas City Chiefs.