Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos Betting Preview & Picks (12/11/2022)

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos Betting Preview & Picks (12-11-2022)

Since their founding in 1960, the Chiefs and Broncos have shared the same division. Denver and Kansas City were expected to fight for the AFC West division championship this year. However, the Broncos’ dream season is lost. Denver was a hot ticket on the NFL betting odds future market. Cause by the arrival of Russell Wilson from Seattle. Apparently, the Seahawks knew something. Wilson has been terrible. And rookie head coach Nathaniel Hackett has been even worse. So bad is Denver that they were flexed out by NBC Sunday Night Football this week.

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos Betting Information

Date and Time:Sunday, December 11, 2022, 4:05 p.m. ET
Location:Empower Field at Mile High Stadium, Denver, Colorado
TV Coverage:CBS
Odds at SBG Sportsbook
TeamSpreadTotalML
Chiefs-9½ (-110)43 (-110)-450
Broncos+9½ (-110)43 (-110)+350
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Chiefs at Broncos SBG Odds Overview

Denver is damaged goods with the online betting community. Cause by their epic failure after being hyped all summer. By contrast, the Chiefs are one of the most popular teams on the board. However, all of that public money is draining Kansas City’s value.

Kansas City Chiefs Team Overview

Last Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs lost 27-24 against the Cincinnati Bengals as 2.5-point road favorites. The game went under the total of 53. Kansas City has a record of 9-3 straight up, 3-8-1 against the spread, and 5-7 over/under the total.

Overall, Kansas City has NFL metrics of 1st for total offense, 1st for passing, 18th for rushing, and 1st for scoring. While on defense, the Chiefs rank 16th overall, 23rd against the pass, 6th against the rush, and 15th for points allowed. Kansas City ranks 21st for turnovers lost and 29th for takeaways

To summarize, Patrick Mahomes was 16 for 27 for 223 yards and a touchdown for the Chiefs. Additionally, Mahomes ran for a touchdown. Kansas City failed on its final possession when Joseph Ossai sacked Mahomes. Hence, the Chiefs were forced to try a long field goal. A bad snap fed into Harrison Butker missing a 55-yard field goal. Previously, Mahomes led Kansas City on two TD drives. Kansas City led 24-20 lead until a turnover and subsequent Cincinnati TD.

In comparison, Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow was 25 of 31 with two touchdowns. Also, Burrow ran in for a 4-yard score. Most important of all, Burrow converted two third downs on passes to Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to run out the clock.

Denver Broncos Team Overview

Last Sunday, the Denver Broncos lost 10-9 against the Baltimore Ravens as 9.5-point road dogs. The game went under the NFL bets total of 41. Denver has a record of 3-9 straight up, 4-8 against the spread, and 1-11 over/under the total.

Overall, Denver has NFL metrics of 27th for total offense, 21st for passing, 24th for rushing, and 32nd for scoring. In turn, defensively, the Broncos rank 3rd overall, 3rd against the pass, 19th against the rush, and 2nd for points allowed. Denver ranks 9th for turnovers lost and 21st for takeaways.

Backup Rave QB Tyler Huntley led Baltimore 91 yards in 16 plays on its final possession. Subsequently, Huntley ended the drive with a 2-yard touchdown run with 28 seconds to play. Huntley took over when Lamar Jackson left the game with a knee injury after the first quarter.

Chiefs at Broncos SBG Free Picks

As mentioned earlier, the Broncos Pro football Bets season is over. Kansas City is playing for a bye and home field advantage in the playoffs.

Chiefs at Broncos SBG Best Bet: Kansas City Chiefs.