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The Kansas City Chiefs (3-1) head into a matchup with the Minnesota Vikings (1-3) on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at U.S. Bank Stadium on a three-game winning streak.
On defense, the Chiefs have been a top-five unit, ranking fifth-best by allowing just 15 points per game. They rank ninth on offense (25.3 points per game). In terms of total yards, the Vikings rank ninth in the NFL (370.8 total yards per game) and 20th on defense (344.8 total yards allowed per contest).
Chiefs vs. Vikings Picks
A majority of Splash Inc. users project the Vikings will pull off an upset against the Chiefs on Sunday, with 9.2% of users picking them to finish on top. Against the spread, 67.7% of users are picking the Chiefs to cover the 3.5-point line.
Game Info: Chiefs vs. Vikings
- Game Day: Sunday, October 8, 2023
- Game Time: 4:25 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Stadium: U.S. Bank Stadium
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Kansas City is a 3.5-point favorite over Minnesota on Sunday and the total is set at 52.5 points. Here’s a few betting trends and insights if you are planning on making a wager on the outing.
Game Trends for Chiefs
- The Chiefs are 2-2-0 against the spread this season.
- In games they have played as at least 3.5-point favorites this season, the Chiefs are 1-2 against the spread.
- Kansas City has gone over in two of four games with a set total (50%).
Stats & Insights for Chiefs
- The Chiefs rank eighth in total defense this season (294.5 yards allowed per game), but they’ve been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best in the NFL with 393 total yards per game.
- The Chiefs have the ninth-ranked offense this year (25.3 points per game), and they’ve been better on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-best with just 15 points allowed per game.
- The Chiefs are totaling 256 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them sixth in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank eighth, giving up 190.5 passing yards per contest.
- The Chiefs rank ninth in run offense (137 rushing yards per game) and 13th in run defense (104 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
- The Chiefs rank eighth in third-down defense this season (33.3% third-down percentage allowed), but they’ve been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best in the NFL with a 49.1% third-down conversion rate.
- The Chiefs are putting up 5.9 yards per play on offense, which ranks them seventh in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank eighth, surrendering 5.1 yards per play.
- With five forced turnovers (12th in NFL) against eight turnovers committed (26th in NFL), the Chiefs’ -3 turnover margin ranks 24th in the league.
Best Players for Chiefs
- Patrick Mahomes II: 1,006 PASS YDS / 251.5 YPG / 64.3% / 8 TD / 4 INT / 23 CAR / 154 RUSH YDS / 0 TD
- Isiah Pacheco: 55 CAR / 270 YDS / 67.5 YPG / 2 TD / 10 REC / 90 YDS / 22.5 YPG / 0 TD
- Justin Watson: 8 REC / 163 YDS / 40.8 YPG / 0 TD
- Travis Kelce: 17 REC / 155 YDS / 51.7 YPG / 2 TD
- Rashee Rice: 13 REC / 140 YDS / 35 YPG / 1 TD
- Trent McDuffie: 22 TKL / 1 PD
Game Trends for Vikings
- The Vikings is 1-2-1 against the spread this season.
- The Vikings are winless against the spread (0-0-1) when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs.
- The Vikings have hit the over in one of four games with a set total (25%).
Stats & Insights for Vikings
- With 370.8 total yards per game on the offensive side of the ball, the Vikings rank ninth in the NFL in 2023. On defense, they rank 20th, allowing 344.8 total yards per contest.
- From an offensive perspective, the Vikings are generating 22.5 points per game (17th-ranked). They rank 19th in the NFL on the other side of the ball (23.8 points allowed per game).
- The Vikings’ pass offense has been paving the way for the team, as they rank third-best in the NFL with 287.3 passing yards per contest. In terms of defense, they are allowing 233.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 20th.
- The Vikings’ rushing offense has been bottom-five this season, compiling 83.5 rushing yards per game, which ranks fifth-worst in the NFL. Defensively, they rank 16th with 111.3 rushing yards surrendered per contest.
- The Vikings rank 21st in the NFL with a 37% third-down conversion percentage on offense, and 16th with a 39.3% third-down percentage allowed on defense.
- The Vikings’ offense has been leading the way for the team, as they rank second-best in the NFL with 6.5 yards per play. In terms of defense, they are surrendering 5.3 yards per play, which ranks 11th.
- The Vikings own a bottom-five turnover margin this season, third-worst at -8.
Best Players for Vikings
- Kirk Cousins: 1,214 PASS YDS / 303.5 YPG / 68.8% / 11 TD / 4 INT
- Alexander Mattison: 56 CAR / 250 YDS / 62.5 YPG / 0 TD / 12 REC / 56 YDS / 14 YPG / 1 TD
- Cam Akers: 27 CAR / 69 YDS / 34.5 YPG / 1 TD / 2 REC / 11 YDS / 5.5 YPG / 0 TD
- Justin Jefferson: 33 REC / 543 YDS / 135.8 YPG / 3 TD
- T.J. Hockenson: 25 REC / 203 YDS / 50.8 YPG / 2 TD
- Jordan Addison: 13 REC / 185 YDS / 46.3 YPG / 2 TD
- Camryn Bynum: 43 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 PD
