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The Kansas City Chiefs (6-1) head into a matchup with the Denver Broncos (2-5) on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High on a six-game winning streak.
Defensively, the Chiefs have been a top-five unit, ranking second-best by allowing only 15 points per game. They rank sixth on offense (25.4 points per game). The Broncos have been struggling defensively, ranking second-worst with 31 points allowed per game. They have been more effective offensively, generating 21.1 points per contest (19th-ranked).
Chiefs vs. Broncos Picks
Splash Inc. users think the Chiefs will win straight up against the Broncos on Sunday, with 97.2% of users picking them to finish on top. But 19.7% of users are picking the Broncos to cover the 7-point spread.
Game Info: Chiefs vs. Broncos
- Game Day: Sunday, October 29, 2023
- Game Time: 4:25 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Stadium: Empower Field at Mile High
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Before you bet on Sunday’s Kansas City-Denver spread (Kansas City -7) or total (47 points), see the betting insights and trends below.
Game Trends for Chiefs
- The Chiefs have posted a 5-2-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games they have played as at least 7-point favorites this season, the Chiefs are 2-1 against the spread.
- Out of the Chiefs’ seven games with a set total, two have hit the over (28.6%).
Stats & Insights for Chiefs
- The Chiefs sport the seventh-ranked defense this season (294.6 yards allowed per game), and they’ve been more effective on offense, ranking second-best with 396.7 yards per game.
- On the defensive side of the ball, the Chiefs have been a top-five unit, ranking second-best by surrendering only 15 points per game. They rank sixth on offense (25.4 points per game).
- The Chiefs rank sixth in pass defense this season (188.9 passing yards allowed per game), but they’ve been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking second-best in the NFL with 285.4 passing yards per game.
- The Chiefs are putting up 111.3 rushing yards per game on offense (18th in the NFL), and they rank 16th on the other side of the ball with 105.7 rushing yards allowed per game.
- The Chiefs rank 12th in third-down defense this season (37.1% third-down percentage allowed), but they’ve been thriving on the offensive side of the ball, ranking best in the NFL with a 48.9% third-down conversion rate.
- The Chiefs rank eighth in yards per play allowed this year (5.2), but they’ve been playing really well on the offensive side of the ball, ranking third-best in the NFL with 6.1 yards per play.
- With 11 forced turnovers (ninth in NFL) against 11 turnovers committed (21st in NFL), the Chiefs’ even turnover margin ranks 15th in the league.
Best Players for Chiefs
- Patrick Mahomes II: 2,017 PASS YDS / 288.1 YPG / 69.5% / 15 TD / 6 INT / 33 CAR / 214 RUSH YDS / 0 TD
- Isiah Pacheco: 100 CAR / 419 YDS / 59.9 YPG / 3 TD / 21 REC / 163 YDS / 23.3 YPG / 1 TD
- Travis Kelce: 48 REC / 525 YDS / 87.5 YPG / 4 TD
- Rashee Rice: 26 REC / 305 YDS / 43.6 YPG / 3 TD
- Justin Watson: 10 REC / 219 YDS / 36.5 YPG / 0 TD
- Drue Tranquill: 36 TKL / 2 TFL / 2.5 SACK / 1 PD
Game Trends for Broncos
- The Broncos is 1-5-1 against the spread this season.
- The Broncos are winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 7-point underdogs.
- Four of the Broncos’ seven games with a set total have hit the over (57.1%).
Stats & Insights for Broncos
- The Broncos’ defense has been a bottom-five unit in total defense this season, ceding 424.7 total yards per game, which ranks worst. On the offensive side of the ball, they rank 21st with 311 total yards per contest.
- The Broncos have not been getting things done defensively, ranking second-worst with 31 points surrendered per game. They have been better offensively, regstering 21.1 points per contest (19th-ranked).
- The Broncos rank 22nd in passing yards per game (199.4), but they’ve been less productive defensively, ranking third-worst in the NFL with 257.4 passing yards allowed per contest.
- The Broncos have been struggling to stop the run, ranking worst with 167.3 rushing yards surrendered per game. They have been better on offense, generating 111.6 rushing yards per contest (17th-ranked).
- In terms of third-down efficiency, the Broncos rank 16th in the NFL (39.7% third-down conversion percentage) and 17th on defense (39.5% third-down rate allowed).
- The Broncos’ defense has been bottom-five this season in terms of yards per play, ceding 6.8, which ranks worst in the NFL. On the offensive side of the ball, they rank sixth at 5.9 yards per play.
- With seven forced turnovers (22nd in NFL) and 11 turnovers committed (21st in NFL) this season, the Broncos rank 26th in the NFL with a turnover margin of -4.
Best Players for Broncos
- Russell Wilson: 1,499 PASS YDS / 214.1 YPG / 66.4% / 13 TD / 4 INT / 23 CAR / 171 RUSH YDS / 0 TD
- Javonte Williams: 63 CAR / 272 YDS / 45.3 YPG / 0 TD / 14 REC / 65 YDS / 10.8 YPG / 0 TD
- Jaleel McLaughlin: 34 CAR / 235 YDS / 33.6 YPG / 1 TD / 10 REC / 59 YDS / 8.4 YPG / 2 TD
- Courtland Sutton: 31 REC / 351 YDS / 50.1 YPG / 5 TD
- Jerry Jeudy: 25 REC / 286 YDS / 47.7 YPG / 0 TD
- Marvin Mims: 10 REC / 246 YDS / 35.1 YPG / 1 TD
- Alex Singleton: 64 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 PD
