The Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos meet Saturday in week 8 NFL action at Empower Field at Mile High. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Kansas City Chiefs Betting Preview 

The Kansas City Chiefs look for a seventh straight win to keep the best record in the NFL. The Chiefs have won all 3 road games this season. Patrick Mahomes is completing 69.5 percent of his passes for 2,017 yards, 15 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. Travis Kelce and Rashee Rice have combined for 830 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Justin Watson has 10 receptions. The Kansas City Chiefs ground game is averaging 111.3 yards per contest, and Isiah Pacheco leads the way with 419 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Kansas City is allowing 15 points and 294.6 yards per game. Drue Tranquill leads the Kansas City Chiefs with 37 tackles, Chris Jones has 5.5 sacks and Mike Edwards has 1 interception.

Kansas City Chiefs Team Facts

• The Chiefs have won each of their last 16 games against the Broncos.
• The Chiefs have covered the spread in six of their last seven Sunday games.
• The Chiefs have won the first quarter in five of their last six games against the Broncos following a win.
• The Chiefs have won the first half in each of their last nine Week 8 games.
• The Chiefs have scored the first touchdown in each of their last eight games against AFC opponents.

Denver Broncos Betting Preview 

The Denver Broncos look to win back-to-back games for the first time this season. The Broncos have lost 7 of their last 10 home games. Russell Wilson is completing 66.4 percent of his passes for 1,499 yards, 13 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy have combined for 637 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Marvin Mims Jr. has 10 receptions. The Denver Broncos ground game is averaging 111.6 yards per contest, and Javonte Williams leads the way with 272 yards on 63 carries. Defensively, Denver is allowing 31 points and 424.7 yards per game. Alex Singleton leads the Denver Broncos with 66 tackles, Nik Bonitto has 5.5 sacks and Kareem Jackson has 2 interceptions.

Denver Broncos Team Facts

• The favorites have won each of the last 11 games between the Chiefs and Broncos.
• The Broncos have covered the spread in each of their last seven Week 8 home games.
• The Broncos have won the first quarter in each of their last two Week 8 games as underdogs against AFC West opponents.
• The home team has won the first half in each of the Broncos’ last seven games.
• The Broncos have scored the first touchdown in four of their last five Sunday games.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Broncos rank 32nd in the NFL in yards allowed per game this season (424.7).
• The Broncos rank 32nd in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game this season (167.3).
• The Chiefs rank 32nd in the NFL in kickoff return yards per game this season (4.9).
• The Chiefs rank 1st in the NFL in 3rd down percentage this season (48.9%).

Randy’s Pick

The Denver Broncos haven’t beaten the Chiefs since the titanic sank, so I wouldn’t blame you if leaning toward the road chalk. However, the Broncos have covered 4 of the last 6 meetings against the Chiefs, and they were somewhat competitive two weeks ago when they lost by 11 points and allowed just 3 points in three of the four quarters. The Broncos are coming off a nice win over the Packers, and the Chiefs haven’t been as dominating as expected through 7 games. The Chiefs have a below average rushing attack and the defense has issues stopping the run at times. Give me the points with the Broncos.