Chiefs-Broncos Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos meet at INVESCO Field at Mile High.
Oddsmakers currently have the Broncos listed as 9-point favorites versus the Chiefs, while the game’s total is sitting at 49.
The Chiefs defeated Oakland 20-13 as a 3-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (41.5).
Larry Johnson rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries for Kansas City, while Tyler Thigpen passed for 162 yards with an interception in the win.
The Broncos defeated the Jets 34-17 as an 8-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (47.5).
Jay Culter passed for 357 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for Denver, while Peyton Hillis rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries.
Team records:
Kansas City: 2-10 SU, 6-6 ATS
Denver: 7-5 SU, 4-7-1 ATS
Kansas City most recently:
When playing in December are 2-8
When playing on grass are 2-8
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing within the division are 4-6

Denver most recently:
When playing in December are 4-6
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing within the division are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Kansas City is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Kansas City’s last 17 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Kansas City’s last 14 games when playing Denver
Kansas City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Denver is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Denver’s last 14 games when playing Kansas City
Next up:
Kansas City home to San Diego, Sunday, December 14
Denver at Carolina, Sunday, December 14

 

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