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The Kansas City Chiefs (6-1) will aim to continue a six-game winning streak when they visit the Denver Broncos (2-5) on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High.
The Chiefs sport the seventh-ranked defense this year (294.6 yards allowed per game), and they’ve been better on offense, ranking second-best with 396.7 yards per game. The Broncos have not been getting things done on defense, ranking worst with 424.7 total yards allowed per game. They have been more effective on offense, regstering 311 total yards per contest (21st-ranked).
Chiefs vs. Broncos Picks
The Broncos are projected by Splash Inc. users to both cover the spread and win straight up as underdogs against the Chiefs on Sunday. Currently, 3.9% of users are picking them to win the game and 20.5% 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 making a wager on Sunday’s Kansas City-Denver spread (Kansas City -7) or over/under (45.5 points), read the betting trends and insights below.
Game Trends for Chiefs
- The Chiefs have posted a 5-2-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Chiefs are 2-1 against the spread when favored by 7 points or more this season.
- Two of the Chiefs’ seven games with a set total have hit the over (28.6%).
Stats & Insights for Chiefs
- Offensively, the Chiefs have been a top-five unit, ranking second-best in the NFL by compiling 396.7 yards per game. They rank seventh on defense (294.6 yards allowed per game).
- The Chiefs rank sixth in points scored this year (25.4 points per game), but they’ve been thriving on the defensive side of the ball, ranking second-best in the NFL with 15 points allowed per game.
- The Chiefs rank sixth in pass defense this season (188.9 passing yards allowed per game), but they’ve been thriving on the offensive side of the ball, ranking second-best in the NFL with 285.4 passing yards per game.
- The Chiefs are averaging 111.3 rushing yards per game offensively this year (18th in NFL), and they are giving up 105.7 rushing yards per game (16th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- The Chiefs rank 12th in third-down defense this year (37.1% third-down conversion rate allowed), but they’ve been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking second-best in the NFL with a 48.9% third-down percentage.
- The Chiefs rank eighth in yards per play allowed this season (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 have covered the spread once in seven opportunities this season.
- The Broncos are 0-1 against the spread when an underdog by 7 points or more this year.
- The Broncos have gone over in four of their seven games with a set total (57.1%).
Stats & Insights for Broncos
- The Broncos rank 21st in total yards per game (311), but they’ve been less productive defensively, ranking worst in the NFL with 424.7 total yards conceded per contest.
- The Broncos’ defense has been a bottom-five unit in scoring defense this season, allowing 31 points per game, which ranks second-worst in the NFL. On the offensive side of the ball, they rank 19th with 21.1 points per contest.
- The Broncos have been struggling against the pass, ranking third-worst with 257.4 passing yards surrendered per game. They have been more productive on offense, compiling 199.4 passing yards per contest (22nd-ranked).
- The Broncos have been struggling to stop the run, ranking worst with 167.3 rushing yards allowed per game. They have been more effective on offense, putting up 111.6 rushing yards per contest (17th-ranked).
- The Broncos are generating a 39.7% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (16th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are giving up a 39.5% third-down rate (17th-ranked) on defense.
- The Broncos rank sixth in yards per play (5.9), but they’ve been less effective on the defensive side of the ball, worst in the NFL with 6.8 yards conceded per play.
- The Broncos have recorded seven forced turnovers (22nd in NFL) and committed 11 turnovers (21st in NFL) this season for a -4 turnover margin that ranks 26th in the NFL.
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
