Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs Preview
CBS has the television coverage for this Broncos vs. Chiefs matchup. Kickoff takes place at 4:25 on Sunday, October 29th. This week 8 NFL showdown is being played at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver CO.
This matchup between two AFC West rivals has the Chiefs as the 7.5 point road favorites. Do they have what it takes to pick up a road win and cover? Check out BetCoco for Denver Broncos – Kansas City Chiefs odds
Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season saw the Chiefs put together a 2-0 record in the two head to head matchups between the teams. Against the spread, the Broncos had the edge in last year’s head to head matchups, going 2-0. On the over/under, the team’s averaged 56.5 points per game leading to an OU mark of 2-0. The Chiefs’ offense finished their head-to-head matchups with 402.5 yards per game of offense. As for the Broncos, they averaged 313.5 yards offensively.
The Chiefs and Broncos did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Chiefs have a record of 3-0. However, against the spread the Broncos went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 2-1 on an average of 46 points per game.
Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs Prediction
As the Chiefs travel to take on the Broncos, they are a perfect 3-0 on the road and have an overall record of 6-1. In the AFC-West, the Chiefs are in 1st place and 1st in the AFC. Taking a look at the Chiefs’ scoring margin this season, it is currently at +10.4. This has resulted in an ATS record of 5-2. To date this season, games involving Kansas City rank 20th in total points. Their over/under record stands at 2-5, and the average over/under line for their games is 48.7 points.
Regarding their offense, the Chiefs have an average 25.4 points per game, which places them 6th in the NFL. Defensively, the Chiefs come into the game allowing an average of 188.9 passing yards per game and 105.7 rushing yards. When it comes to sacks, Kansas City ranks 5th among other defenses. Overall, they are giving up 15 points on 294.6 yards.
SEVEN games into the season, the Broncos hold a 2-5 record. This has them 4th within the AFC-West and 16th in the AFC. Denver’s scoring margin up to this point is currently at -9.9. The team comes in with an ATS mark of 1-5-1. Currently, the Broncos have an average over/under line of 44.3 points for this season. Their games have been averaging 52.1 points per game, leading to an over/under record of 4-3.
Regarding their offense, the Broncos have an average 21.1 points per game, which places them 17th in the NFL. The Broncos defense takes on the Chiefs having given up an average of 31 points per game. So far, they are 13th in quarterback hits and are giving up 424.7 yards per contest.
Coming in as 7.5 point favorites, our projections have the Chiefs picking up a 26-19 win. In terms of win probabilities, our analytics gives Kansas City 69% chance of taking down the Broncos.
Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs Betting Tips
- Take the Chiefs on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Broncos (+7.5)
- Our NFL model projects 45 points, and we suggest taking the under
Denver Broncos Injury Report
- Alex Palczewski – Hand (Out)
- Jalen Virgil – Meniscus (Out)
- Jonas Griffith – Knee (Out)
- Eyioma Uwazurike – Suspension (Out)
- Greg Dulcich – Hamstring (Out)
- Caden Sterns – Knee (Out)
- K’Waun Williams – Ankle (Out)
- Kareem Jackson – Suspension (Out)
- Tim Patrick – Achilles (Out)
Kansas City Chiefs Injury Report
- Nazeeh Johnson – Knee (Out)
- Cole Christiansen – Hamstring (Out)
- Nick Bolton – Wrist (Out)
- Prince Tega Wanogho – Quad (Out)
- Jody Fortson – Shoulder (Out)
- Justin Watson – Elbow (Questionable)
- Richie James – Knee (Out)
