- Game: Kansas City Chiefs vs Minnesota Vikings
- Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023
- Location: U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN
- TV: CBS
- Odds/Point Spread: Vikings (+6.5)
- Total/Over-Under: 52
The Minnesota Vikings (1-3) will face off against the Kansas City Chiefs (3-1) at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday. The Chiefs are favored to win by 6.5 points, with the over/under set at 52.
Chiefs vs Vikings Odds
Moneyline
Kansas City Chiefs -220
Minnesota Vikings +180
Point Spread
Kansas City Chiefs -4.0 (-110)
Minnesota Vikings 4.0 (-110)
Total
Over 53.0 (-105)
Under 53.0 (-115)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
The Kansas City Chiefs are entering this game with a 3-1 record for the season. In their last game, they defeated the Jets with a score of 23-20. Isiah Pacheco led the Chiefs’ rushing attack with 115 yards on 20 carries. Travis Kelce had 60 receiving yards on 6 catches. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 203 yards and 1 touchdown. The Chiefs’ defense allowed 108 rushing yards on 16 attempts and 228 passing yards on 28 completions. Overall, Kansas City gained 401 total yards on 66 plays.
On offense, the Chiefs are averaging 25.3 points per game and 137.0 rushing yards per game. They have accumulated 1,572 total yards and 47 first downs. However, they have also committed 8 turnovers (6 interceptions, 2 fumbles). Defensively, the Chiefs have allowed 762 passing yards, ranking them 8th in the league. They have given up an average of 294.5 total yards per game and 15.0 points per game.
The Minnesota Vikings have a 1-3 record heading into this matchup. In their last game, they defeated the Panthers 21-13. Kirk Cousins threw for 139 yards and 2 touchdowns, but also had 2 interceptions. Alexander Mattison rushed for 95 yards on 17 carries. Justin Jefferson had 85 receiving yards on 6 receptions. The Vikings gained a total of 265 yards on 44 plays.
Offensively, the Vikings are averaging 370.8 yards per game, with 83.5 rushing yards per game. They have accumulated 1,149 passing yards and 58 first downs. However, they have also committed 11 turnovers (7 fumbles, 4 interceptions). Defensively, the Vikings have allowed an average of 23.8 points per game. They have given up 233.5 passing yards per game and 111.3 rushing yards per game.
Based on their performance this season, the Vikings are the underdogs with a 6.5-point spread. It should be an exciting game between these two teams in Minneapolis.
The Pick: Take the Vikings +6.5
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