Chiefs at Broncos: Predictions, picks, odds for NFL Week 18 game
Do the Kansas City Chiefs have anything to play for this weekend? No. Not at all. Do they want to ensure their division rivals don't make the playoffs? Absolutely.
Nothing is scarier than having to face an opponent that knows you inside and out. The Denver Broncos may not be as talented as the Buffalo Bills or Baltimore Ravens, but they know the Chiefs' game plan better than most, meaning if the two of them were to meet in the playoffs, anything could happen.
Kansas City wants to ensure that can't happen, and luckily for them, a win this weekend would give two teams an opportunity to pass Denver in the standings, and eliminate them from playoff contention.
Here are our experts' predictions for this AFC West matchup.
Broncos vs. Chiefs odds, moneyline, over/under
The Broncos are favorites to defeat the Chiefs, according to the BetMGM NFL odds. Not interested in this game? Check out expert picks and best bets for every NFL game this week.
- Spread: Broncos (-10.5)
- Moneyline: Broncos (-550); Chiefs (+400)
- Over/under: 40
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Lorenzo Reyes: Broncos 21, Chiefs 16
This is a spot where I think Denver, which needs to win to stay in the playoff picture, wins the game. But clearing double digits, even against a team resting its starters, I find to be a little unreasonable.
Richard Morin: Broncos 24, Chiefs 13
Don't go against Bo!
Jordan Mendoza: Broncos 23, Chiefs 16
Denver needs to win this, and they get a prime opportunity against a resting Kansas City team. The Broncos take care of business to reach the postseason.