The Broncos are set to face the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Sep 10. The game is scheduled for 4:25 ET while airing on CBS. Denver enters this game as 4-point favorites with the total set at 44. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Broncos vs Raiders predictions below.
Broncos VS. Raiders Odds
- Spread: Broncos -4
- Total 44
Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Sep 10
- Time: 4:25 ET
- Location: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver CO
- TV: CBS
Raiders Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Raiders have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across the Raiders’ last ten road games, the team averaged 19 points per game while allowing 23. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 3-7, while going 2-8 straight-up.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Raiders have a straight up record 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
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.
- Through their last five home contests, the Broncos offense has averaged 13 points per game while allowing an average of 25. Denver posted an overall record of 0-5 while going 2-3 ATS.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the favorite, the Broncos have a straight up record 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-4.
Can the Raiders Grab a Win in Denver?
Las Vegas is coming off a season in which they finished with an overall record of just 6-11. In the AFC-West, the Raiders were 3rd and went 3-3 against division opponents. At home, Las Vegas finished 4-4 while going 2-7 on the road.
The Raiders are coming off a season in which they were outgained in nine of their games and finished 11th in yards per contest. In terms of scoring, the Raiders were 13th in the NFL at 23.2 points per game. On the ground, they averaged 4.6 and ended the season with a completion percentage of 61.3%.
Defensively, the Raiders’ struggled throughout the season, allowing an average of 24.6 points per game (25th). Las Vegas’ rushing defense finished 19th at 122.8 yards per game and 29th in passing yards allowed. Opposing quarterbacks put together a passer rating of 97.49 vs. the Raiders (29th).
Will the Broncos Win at Home?
The Broncos are entering the new season after a previous campaign that saw them end with an overall record of 5-12. Within the AFC-West, Denver finished 4th with a record of 1-5 record when facing divisional opponents. At home, the Broncos concluded with a 4-4 record, and they went 1-8 on the road.
In the previous season, Denver ranked 31st in points per game, with an average of 16.9 points per contest. Regarding offensive efficiency, they averaged 5.2 yards per play, securing 22nd in the NFL. On the ground, the Broncos ran the ball an average of 26.1 times per contest, ranking 17th. Additionally, they finished 19th in passing yards.
Last season, the Broncos’ defense was 6th in turnovers, having forced 23 takeaways. At season’s end, they had a turnover differential of -1 which put them 11th in the league. Overall, they allowed an average of 21.1 points per game (12th) and 320.0 yards.
Broncos vs. Raiders Player Prop
Against the Broncos, Josh Jacobs has a ‘To Score A Touchdown’ payout of +107. This puts the implied odds at 48%. At +107, I’m getting a player prop bet down on Jacobs to find the endzone against the Broncos.
The Prop: Josh Jacobs to Score a Touchdown +107
Broncos VS. Raiders Predictions
As road underdogs, I like the value of taking the Raiders. Right now, they are at +4, and I’ll be locking them in at this number while I can.
The Pick: Raiders +4 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook
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