Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos NFL Odds

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Following a much-needed bye week, the 2-6 Denver Broncos are hoping to end a four-game skid. The 5-3 Kansas City Chiefs are looking to bounce back from last week’s self destruction to remain in sole possession of first place in the AFC West standings.

NFL odds makers are expecting a nail biter, listing the Chiefs as a slight 1-point favorite with the total set at 43.

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Kansas City blew an excellent opportunity to extend its division lead when it gave up a 10-0 halftime lead to Oakland in last Sunday’s 23-20 overtime loss. The Chiefs were called for a season-high 12 penalties, and their two costly turnovers matched the total from their previous five games combined.

Kansas City has still only committed six turnovers on the season – best in the NFL. This has a lot to do with the success it has had running the football.

Led by Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones, Kansas City boasts the league’s top rushing attack (179.6 yards per game). Both Charles and Jones should be able to find some running room against Denver’s 30th-ranked run defense (154.6 yards per game).

Charles, who leads the Chiefs with 719 rushing yards, could be poised for a big day. He gashed Denver for a franchise-record 259 yards in last season’s 44-24 win at Invesco Field.

It is worth noting that the Broncos are just 9-24-1 against the spread in their last 34 home games. If you expect Denver’s home struggles to continue, bet the Chiefs at -1 at BetUS.

Denver is off to its worst start since 1999 due to its current four-game losing streak. However, one has to think the Broncos have a good shot to bounce back Sunday. After all, they haven’t lost more than four straight games since 1990.

But head coach Josh McDaniels is 0-4 at home in divisional play the last two seasons.

If Denver is going to turn its season around, the offense will have to start putting some points on the board. The Broncos have failed to score in the first quarter in six straight games, and they are averaging just 16.8 points per game during their skid.

Denver is averaging a league-worst 67.2 rushing yards per game.  While it doesn’t figure to have much success on the ground against Kansas City’s solid run-stopping unit, it could find some success through the air.

The Chiefs rank just 22nd in the NFL against the pass, allowing 232.9 yards per game. The Kansas City secondary figures to be under constant pressure, considering quarterback Kyle Orton is averaging 39.5 pass attempts per game.

Eddie Royal, Jabar Gaffney and Brandon Lloyd form one of the most underrated receiving units in the NFL. Lloyd, who leads the league with 878 receiving yards, figures to be a handful for the Chiefs. He already has five 100-yard receiving game this season and has a reception of at least 23 yards in all eight games.

Broncos backers will be glad to know that their team is an impressive 6-2 against the number in its last eight games following a bye week. If you think Denver will put its extra preparation time to good use, bet the Broncos at +1 at BetUS.

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