Broncos vs Chiefs Odds, Lines, and Spread for Week 13 Sunday Night Football
- Kansas City Chiefs aim to stay perfect in prime time this season as they host the beleaguered Denver Broncos on Sunday Night Football as 13.5-point favorites
- NFL season betting record: 8-11-1; -4.04 units
- We’ve got you covered with all the odds and trends ahead of Sunday night’s clash of AFC West rivals at Arrowhead Stadium
The Kansas City Chiefs look to extend their current win streak against Denver to 11 games when they host the division rival Broncos on Sunday Night Football favored by 13.5 points in the NFL Week 13 odds.
Winless in their past two on the road, the Broncos arrive in Kansas City on the rebound following last week’s unusual 31-3 defeat at the hands of the New Orleans Saints a week ago.
Clear skies and chilly temperatures are expected when these AFC West rivals kick off at 8:20pm ET at Arrowhead Stadium.
Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline Odds | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | +13.5 (-110) | O 50.5 (-110) | +650 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | -13.5 (-110) | U 50.5 (-110) | -910 |
*Odds taken from DraftKings on 12/6/2020.
Line Movement and SNF Trends
The Broncos’ recent struggles to contain an outbreak of COVID-19 have been reflected at the sportsbooks, where they opened for Sunday night’s contest pegged as underdogs by as many as 14 points. With quarterback Drew Lock returning to practice after being sidelined last week for violating coronavirus protocols, the spread has remained largely stable. The point total has also held steady at 50.5 despite the concerns swirling around the Denver passing corps, and the current 4-1 run for the UNDER in the past five meetings between theses teams.
Here's how Denver got wiped out at the QB position in a 72-hour span:
QB Jeff Driskel tested positive for COVID on Thursday.
Drew Lock, Brett Rypien and Blake Bortles did not wear masks, per a source, and were deemed high-risk close contacts today. They now are out Sunday.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 28, 2020
Sunday night’s clash marks the fifth time this season that the Chiefs have played in prime time. Kansas City has enjoyed steady success under the lights, winning outright in each of their past seven overall appearances, including a pair of victories on home turf by wide double-digit margins.
Things have not worked out as well for the Broncos in prime time. Denver beat up on the New York Jets in their only other prime time appearance this season, posting a 37-28 road win on Thursday Night Football back in Week 4. However, the Broncos have failed to tally consecutive wins during a 4-12 run under the lights. In addition, they have failed to earn an outright win on Sunday Night Football in five appearances since 2015, a run that features a pair of losses to Kansas City.
Chiefs Disappointing Loyal Sports Bettors
While the Chiefs ride a six-game win streak into Sunday night’s matchup, they have struggled to dominate in recent outings. The team escaped with an important 27-24 win over Tom Brady and the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay last weekend. In addition to marking their third straight win by four or fewer points, the Chiefs failed to cover in a third straight contest, matching their longest ATS slide since the start of the 2019 NFL season.
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs (-14) will host the Broncos on Sunday Night Football in Week 13. Mahomes has won each of his last seven prime time starts. He's also 6-0 all-time versus Denver, including a 43-16 win in Week 7. #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/OQNRvPnuYt
— TSN EDGE (@TSN_Edge) December 1, 2020
Despite those concerns, the Chiefs have continued to dominate at Arrowhead Stadium, going 10-1 SU and 9-2 ATS in their past 11 home dates. But despite topping 30 points in seven of their past eight at home, the Chiefs have produced uneven results in totals betting, with the UNDER paying out on three of five occasions this season. That is a trend that extends to recent visits from the Broncos, who have failed to reach 20 points on three occasions during their four-game slide in Kansas City.
Busted Broncos Beleaguered On Both Sides
Indeed, even with Lock back under center, it remains unclear as to who is going to do the scoring for Denver. The Broncos were wrestling with offensive woes long before their recent battle with COVID-19, averaging just 16 points per game in their two games prior to last week, and now rank 31st in the NFL with just 19.0 points scored per game. And if the challenge of avoiding a third straight game without a TD pass is not enough for the Broncos, they must also deal with the daunting task of shutting down the vaunted Chiefs attack.
Denver Broncos are averaging 20 points a game when Drew Lock starts at quarterback.
To reiterate, Denver is 5-2 in games when they put up 20+ points with Lock at Q.
— 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙧 (@CameronParkerPO) December 1, 2020
The Broncos put up little resistance as Kansas City rolled to a 43-16 victory in Denver as 7-point chalk back in Week 7. The Chiefs have averaged 30 points per game while going undefeated in six meetings with Denver with Patrick Mahomes at quarterback, with Mahomes connecting on nine scoring passes against just three picks during that stretch. But the Broncos have also failed to contain opposing rushers in recent weeks, allowing eight scoring runs over their past three outings.
Considering the array of distractions this team has faced, on both sides of the ball, it is tough seeing them keeping pace with the Chiefs, who are overdue for a lopsided win.
The Pick: Chiefs -13.5 (-110)
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