The Chiefs will play the Broncos on Sunday, January 5th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Empower Field at Mile High. Watch this exciting Week 18 matchup at 4:25 pm EST. Check local listings for coverage on CBS.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
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Key Matchup Stats
The 2024-25 NFL regular season is winding down. One of the upcoming Week 18 matchups includes a battle between the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos . Set for Sunday, January 5th, 2025 at Empower Field at Mile High, the result of this game may affect this season's playoff picture. Take note of each team's performance stats below. Any late-season momentum will likely carryover into the playoffs.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Looking at Week 18 of the 2024-25 NFL regular season, the Kansas City Chiefs have a 97.33 power ranking based on our formula. The Denver Broncos currently possess a 92.00 power ranking as the regular season wraps up.
- Away Kansas City Chiefs - The Kansas City Chiefs have a 7-1-0 record as an away team for the 2024-25 regular season, ranking them 1st in the league for away team wins.
- Home Denver Broncos - As for the Denver Broncos, they come to this Week 18 game with a 5-2-0 record as a home team. They rank 4th in the league for home team wins.
- Points Scored - The Kansas City Chiefs currently rank 11th (385) as we approach Week 18, with the Denver Broncos ranked 10th (387) for points scored to date.
- Points Against - With the regular season concluding, the Kansas City Chiefs rank 30th (288) for points score against them. Note that the Denver Broncos now rank 26th (311) for points scored against.
- Team Records - The final games of the season will determine who heads to the playoffs. As Week 18 action looms, the Kansas City Chiefs have a 15-1-0 record, with the Denver Broncos at 9-7-0 for the 2024-25 NFL regular season.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Chiefs be sailin' to enemy territory in Denver. The NFL season be nearin' its end, and this match be crucial for playoff hopes. The Chiefs be holdin' a 15-1-0 record while the Broncos be standin' at 9-7-0.
This battle of the AFC West be settin' sail at Empower Field at Mile High. The Chiefs be ranked at 97.33 on the SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, while the Broncos be at 92.00.
BetRivers and BetMGM be the best legal NFL sportsbooks, so we've gathered this matchup's prop bets below. Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline odds for this matchup in the following tables. Arrr!
Best Chiefs at Broncos Odds
| Underdog Kansas City Chiefs | Favorite Denver Broncos |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Kansas City Chiefs | Favorite Denver Broncos |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Denver Broncos are -11 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Kansas City Chiefs are +11 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 40 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 40 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Denver Broncos are the -650 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Kansas City Chiefs are the +475 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
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Chiefs
Broncos
1/05/25 4:25pm EST | +11 -110-11 -110 |
Underdog Kansas City Chiefs - Kansas City Chiefs bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +11 Kansas City Chiefs underdog bet wins if they lose by 10 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 11. Your bet loses if they lose by 12 or more.
Favorite Denver Broncos - Denver Broncos bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -11 Denver Broncos favorite bet wins if they win by 12 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 11. Your bet loses if they win by 10 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos Prop Bets
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Chiefs
Broncos
First Team To Score
1/05/25 4:25pm EST | +170-225Bet |
Chiefs
Broncos
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
1/05/25 4:25pm EST | +210-300+8000Bet |
Chiefs
Broncos
Game to Overtime
1/05/25 4:25pm EST | Yes +1000No -10000Bet |
Chiefs
Broncos
Safety to be Scored
1/05/25 4:25pm EST | Yes +1000No -3000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Chiefs
Team Total Points
KC at DEN 1/05/25 4:25pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -115Bet |
Bo Nix
Interceptions Thrown
KC at DEN 1/05/25 4:25pm EST | 0.5 o +1150.5 u -150Bet |
Bo Nix
Longest Passing Completion
KC at DEN 1/05/25 4:25pm EST | 36.5 o -11036.5 u -120Bet |
Harrison Butker
Total Kicking Points
KC at DEN 1/05/25 4:25pm EST | 4.5 o -1404.5 u +105Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Wil Lutz
Total Kicking Points
KC at DEN 1/05/25 4:25pm EST | 7.5 o -1357.5 u +100Bet |
Bo Nix
Total Pass Completions
KC at DEN 1/05/25 4:25pm EST | 20.5 o -11520.5 u -115Bet |
Bo Nix
Total Passing Yards
KC at DEN 1/05/25 4:25pm EST | 227.5 o -115227.5 u -115Bet |
Bo Nix
Total Touchdown Passes
KC at DEN 1/05/25 4:25pm EST | 1.5 o -1401.5 u +105Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 18 | Chiefs vs Broncos Sunday, January 5th, 2025 | DEN 38, KC 0 Empower Field at Mile High | Broncos by 38 |
| 2024 Week 10 | Broncos vs Chiefs Sunday, November 10th, 2024 | KC 16, DEN 14 GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium | Chiefs by 2 |
| 2023 Week 8 | Chiefs vs Broncos Sunday, October 29th, 2023 | DEN 24, KC 9 Empower Field at Mile High | Broncos by 15 |
| 2023 Week 6 | Broncos vs Chiefs Thursday, October 12th, 2023 | KC 19, DEN 8 GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium | Chiefs by 11 |
| 2022 Week 17 | Broncos vs Chiefs Sunday, January 1st, 2023 | KC 27, DEN 24 GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium | Chiefs by 3 |
| 2022 Week 14 | Chiefs vs Broncos Sunday, December 11th, 2022 | KC 34, DEN 28 Empower Field at Mile High | Chiefs by 6 |
| 2021 Week 18 | Chiefs vs Broncos Saturday, January 8th, 2022 | KC 28, DEN 24 Empower Field at Mile High | Chiefs by 4 |
| 2021 Week 13 | Broncos vs Chiefs Sunday, December 5th, 2021 | KC 22, DEN 9 GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium | Chiefs by 13 |
| 2020 Week 13 | Broncos vs Chiefs Sunday, December 6th, 2020 | KC 22, DEN 16 GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium | Chiefs by 6 |
| 2020 Week 7 | Chiefs vs Broncos Sunday, October 25th, 2020 | KC 43, DEN 16 Empower Field at Mile High | Chiefs by 27 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| xz* - Kansas City Chiefs | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0.882 | 385 | 326 | 8-0-0 | 7-2-0 | 5-1-0 | 0.833 | 10-2-0 | 0.833 | 1L | 4-1-0 |
| xy - Denver Broncos | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0.588 | 425 | 311 | 6-2-0 | 4-5-0 | 3-3-0 | 0.500 | 6-6-0 | 0.500 | 1W | 3-2-0 |
Kansas City Chiefs & Denver Broncos Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
Kansas City Chiefs Futures Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Chiefs | +200 Bet |
No Super Bowl TM Denver Broncos YR: futures available
Kansas City Chiefs & Denver Broncos Team Pages
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