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    The Kansas City Chiefs (4-1) will aim to build on a four-game winning streak when they host the Denver Broncos (1-4) on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

    The Chiefs are compiling 381 yards per game on offense, which ranks them seventh in the NFL. On defense, they rank ninth, allowing 301.4 yards per game. The Broncos rank 10th in points per game (24.2), but they’ve been less productive defensively, ranking worst in the NFL with 36.2 points allowed per contest.

    Chiefs vs. Broncos Picks

    Splash Inc. users think the Broncos will win straight up as underdogs and cover against the Chiefs, with 1.1% of users picking them to win and 20.2% picking them to cover the 10.5-point spread on Thursday.

    Game Info: Chiefs vs. Broncos

    • Game Day: Thursday, October 12, 2023
    • Game Time: 8:15 PM ET
    • TV Channel: Amazon Prime Video
    • Location: Kansas City, Missouri
    • Stadium: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

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    Before you wager on Thursday’s Kansas City-Denver spread (Kansas City -10.5) or total (47.5 points), see the betting trends and insights below.

    Game Trends for Chiefs

    • The Chiefs’ ATS record is 3-2-0 this season.
    • In games they have played as at least 10.5-point favorites this season, the Chiefs are 1-0 against the spread.
    • Two of the Chiefs’ five games with a set total have hit the over (40%).

    Stats & Insights for Chiefs

    • The Chiefs are totaling 381 yards per game on offense this year (seventh in NFL), and they are giving up 301.4 yards per game (ninth) on defense.
    • The Chiefs rank ninth in points scored this year (25.6 points per game), but they’ve been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the NFL with 16 points allowed per game.
    • The Chiefs are compiling 258 passing yards per game on offense (seventh in the NFL), and they rank 13th on defense with 204.2 passing yards allowed per game.
    • The Chiefs are averaging 123 rushing yards per game on offense (12th in the NFL), and they rank 11th on the other side of the ball with 97.2 rushing yards allowed per game.
    • The Chiefs rank ninth in third-down defense this season (35.4% third-down conversion rate allowed), but they’ve been shining on offense, ranking best in the NFL with a 51.5% third-down percentage.
    • The Chiefs are allowing 5.1 yards per play on the defensive side of the ball (seventh in the NFL), while gaining 5.8 per play (ninth in the league) on offense this season.
    • The Chiefs rank 19th in the league with a -2 turnover margin after forcing 6 turnovers (15th in the NFL) and committing eight (20th in the NFL).

    Best Players for Chiefs

    • Patrick Mahomes II: 1,287 PASS YDS / 257.4 YPG / 66.8% / 10 TD / 4 INT / 23 CAR / 154 RUSH YDS / 0 TD
    • Isiah Pacheco: 71 CAR / 325 YDS / 65 YPG / 3 TD / 11 REC / 99 YDS / 19.8 YPG / 0 TD
    • Travis Kelce: 27 REC / 222 YDS / 55.5 YPG / 3 TD
    • Justin Watson: 10 REC / 219 YDS / 43.8 YPG / 0 TD
    • Rashee Rice: 17 REC / 173 YDS / 34.6 YPG / 2 TD
    • Drue Tranquill: 31 TKL / 0.5 SACK

    Game Trends for Broncos

    • The Broncos have compiled a 0-4-1 record against the spread this year.
    • The teams have hit the over in four of the Broncos’ five games with a set total.

    Stats & Insights for Broncos

    • The Broncos rank 16th in total yards per game (328.2), but they’ve been less productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking worst in the NFL with 450.6 total yards surrendered per contest.
    • The Broncos’ defense has been a bottom-five unit in scoring defense this season, conceding 36.2 points per game, which ranks worst in the NFL. Offensively, they rank 10th with 24.2 points per contest.
    • The Broncos’ defense has been a bottom-five unit in pass defense this season, ceding 263 passing yards per game, which ranks fourth-worst in the NFL. On the offensive side of the ball, they rank 13th with 224 passing yards per contest.
    • The Broncos’ defense has been a bottom-five unit in run defense this season, allowing 187.6 rushing yards per game, which ranks worst in the NFL. On the offensive side of the ball, they rank 19th with 104.2 rushing yards per contest.
    • From an offensive angle, the Broncos are putting up a 39.3% third-down conversion percentage (15th-ranked). They rank 18th in the NFL on defense (40.7% third-down rate allowed).
    • The Broncos are worst in yards per play allowed on defense (7.2), but at least they’ve been playing well on offense, fifth-best in yards per play (6.1).
    • With five forced turnovers (19th in NFL) and eight turnovers committed (20th in NFL) this season, the Broncos rank 22nd in the NFL with a turnover margin of -3.

    Best Players for Broncos

    • Russell Wilson: 1,210 PASS YDS / 242 YPG / 66.9% / 11 TD / 2 INT / 18 CAR / 119 RUSH YDS / 0 TD
    • Jaleel McLaughlin: 22 CAR / 160 YDS / 32 YPG / 1 TD / 7 REC / 46 YDS / 9.2 YPG / 2 TD
    • Javonte Williams: 38 CAR / 138 YDS / 34.5 YPG / 0 TD / 11 REC / 51 YDS / 12.8 YPG / 0 TD
    • Marvin Mims: 10 REC / 246 YDS / 49.2 YPG / 1 TD
    • Courtland Sutton: 21 REC / 229 YDS / 45.8 YPG / 3 TD
    • Jerry Jeudy: 17 REC / 208 YDS / 52 YPG / 0 TD
    • Alex Singleton: 43 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 PD
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