Predictions, odds and picks for Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos in Week 17 TNF Christmas Day Game

The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Denver Broncos in a Week 17 matchup on Thursday night. The Chiefs are in free fall, having lost four straight games and not reaching the postseason for the first time since 2014.

Meanwhile, the Broncos have to play for Thursday as they still need a win to secure the top seed in the AFC after losing to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos: Match details

game: Denver Broncos in Kansas City Chiefs On Tanf

Date and time: Thursday, December 25 at 8:15 PM ET

Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos: Betting odds (via BetMGM)

Spread

Chiefs +13.5

Broncos -13.5

Money line

Bosses: +675

Bronco: -1050

the total

Over/Under: 36.5

Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos: Picks

The Chiefs’ season is over and they will be without impact quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Although the Broncos suffered a disappointing defeat to the Jaguars in their last game, Denver is expected to take advantage of a deflated Chiefs unit. Bettors can choose the Broncos to cover the contest spread.

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos: NFL injury report

Heads

TE Jake Brenningstall – Out

DT Derek Nadi – Doubtful

OL Jaylon Moore – Questionable

LB Nick Bolton – Questionable

DeGeorge Karlaftis III – Doubtful

Bronco

C.Luke Wattenberg – Out

LP Dre Greenlaw – Out

WR Pat Bryant – Out

TE Nate Adkins – out

Left-back Karen Reid – out

Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos: Head to Head

The Chiefs and Broncos have faced each other 131 times, including a postseason meeting. Although the Chiefs have the advantage with 73 wins to the Broncos’ 58, Denver has a better record over the last five matchups.

The Broncos have won three of their last five games against the Chiefs, including a 22-19 win in November.

Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos: Prediction for Week 17

The Chiefs have been a shadow of themselves this season and their four-game losing streak has highlighted their glaring weaknesses. Despite their inconsistent form this season, the Chiefs are expected to put in an impressive display in their final home game of the season.

Although the Broncos are favorites for their Week 17 matchup against the Chiefs, they won’t have it easy for the home team, especially in the first half.