The Denver Broncos are gearing up to take on the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Sept 17. The game is slated for 4:25 ET and will be broadcast on CBS. Denver comes into this game as 3.5-point favorites with the total set at 39. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s get into the Broncos vs. Commanders predictions below.
Broncos vs. Commanders Odds
- Spread: Broncos -3.5
- Total 39
Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Sep 17
- Time: 4:25 ET
- Location: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver CO
- TV: CBS
Commanders Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Commanders have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Washington has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 19 per game. The team went 5-4-1 overall in these games.
- Washington has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
Broncos Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Broncos have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across their last three home contests, Denver has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-3, while averaging 15 points per game.
- Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Denver has an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 1-2 straight up.
Can the Commanders Pull Off a Road Win?
The Commanders’ season opened with a matchup vs. the Cardinals, resulting in a 20-16 win. On the point spread, the Commanders were favored by 6.5 against the Cardinals. Even though they won by 4 it was not enough to cover.
On offense, the Cardinals finished with 28 rushing attempts, and Brian Robinson Jr. was the leading rusher with 59 yards. In the passing game, Sam Howell threw the ball 31 times, accumulating 202 yards and a passer rating of 77.
Defensively, the Commanders recorded three sacks and one interception. The team’s secondary conceded 114 passing yards, while their rush defense gave up 96 rushing yards.
Can Denver Lock in a Home Win?
To start the season, the Broncos had the Raiders at home. However, they ended up falling by a score of 17-16 to start the season. With the 1-point loss to the Raiders, the Broncos also took a loss vs. the spread as 3-point favorites.
Facing the Raiders, the Broncos rushed the ball 22 times, with Javonte Williams leading the team with 52 yards. Russell Wilson attempted 34 passes, accumulating 177 yards and a passer rating of 107.
On defense, the Broncos conceded 261 yards of total offense to Las Vegas. 61 of these yards were obtained on the ground, while the team’s secondary allowed 200 yards on 26 pass attempts.
Broncos vs. Commanders Player Prop
For this week’s matchup, Brian Robinson Jr. has a rushing yards prop set at 55.5.
Brian Robinson Jr. is currently 3rd among running backs in rushing attempts this season, accumulating 59 yards so far. As he enters this week’s game, his average yards per carry stands at 3. Given that Robinson Jr. is matched up against the league’s 2nd ranked rush defense, I’m going to be taking the under on Brian Robinson Jr.’s prop of 55.5 rushing yards.
The Prop: Brian Robinson Jr. Under 55.5 Rushing Yards (-110)
Broncos vs. Commanders Predictions
Denver is presently the home favorite at -3.5. The point spread has remained fairly steady, with the lines not deviating much from the opening values.
For this game, I’m taking Denver to take care of business at home. Even though they lost last week, look for the Broncos to get back on track with a decisive win over Washington.
The Pick: Broncos -3.5 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook
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