Las Vegas Raiders (2-7) visit the Denver Broncos (3-6) for a Week 11 AFC West showdown at Mile High Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
This will be one of the better divisional games on the NFL schedule when it comes to NFL matchups this week.
Las Vegas Raiders enters this matchup off another disappointing loss. This time they lost to the Colts 25-20 after eing favored by 4.5 points.
Meanwhile, the Broncos fell to the Titans on the road, making it their fifth loss in their last six games.
Will the Broncos get back in the win column? Can the Raiders win their first road game? Let’s take a closer look and give you the best Raiders vs Broncos betting picks.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Denver Broncos
Matchup Info
- Game Day: Sunday, November 20, 2022
- Game Time: 4:05 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Stadium: Empower Field at Mile High
Las Vegas Raiders Performance Recap and Analysis
The Las Vegas Raiders’ stats have not been well entering this game as they are coming off of what is likely their most humiliating defeat of the year thus far, a 25-20 home setback to the Colts.
The Raiders have already blown three consecutive double-digit leads this season, and now they can add losing to a new head coach who has no previous coaching experience to this list.
Las Vegas has been a complete enigma this year as their offense has been solid, while their defense has been awful.
Raiders’ Biggest Weapon
Josh Jacobs has been the Raiders’ biggest weapon accumulating 841 yards on the ground, good for fourth in the league.
The Raiders’ major weakness has been their defense, which ranks 28th overall (376.1 yards per game) and in scoring defense (25.1 points per game).
Key Injuries
According to the NFL injury report:
- TE Foster Moreau (Knee)
- WR Hunter Renfrow (Concussion)
- CB Rock Ya-Sin (Knee)
- CB Sam Webb (Hamstring)
Could all potentially miss their matchup against the Broncos.
Betting Trends to Know
Three times this year, the Raiders have defeated the spread odds in a game (3-6-0). The Raiders have dropped their last three games ATS despite having a 1-1 ATS record when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs.
Raiders games have gone over the total five times this season, as measured by the final combined score.
The Raiders have been at least a +125 underdog on the moneyline twice this season, and they have lost both games.
Denver Broncos Performance Recap and Analysis
The Denver Broncos lost 32-23 to the Las Vegas Raiders in their previous meeting at Allegiant Stadium. Since then, both sides have experienced a great deal of difficulty, but the Broncos are looking to grab their first win in AFC West play.
Last time out, the Broncos lost a tough matchup to the Tennessee Titans on the road. Despite scoring just 10 points, the defense held Derrick Henry to just 53 yards of rushing.
Josh Jacobs, a running back for Las Vegas, amassed 144 yards and two touchdowns in week four, so the Broncos will look to keep him in check.
A Crucial Rematch
In a crucial rematch for both teams, Pat Surtain and the Denver defense will try to limit the points Jacobs, Derek Carr, and Devante Adams score this time. The Bronco offense is led by Russell Wilson. According to NFL player stats, Wilson ranks 27th in touchdowns (7), while the offense averages a league-worst 14.6 points.
The Broncos offense, led by Russell Wilson, aims to score at least 18 points.
Key Injuries
According to the NFL injury report:
- FB Billy Turner (Knee)
- CB Darius Phillips (Hamstring)
- OLB Jonathon Cooper (Hamstring)
- WR Tyrie Cleveland (Hamstring)
- OG Dalton Risner (Ankle)
Could all potentially miss time against the Raiders.
Betting Trends to Know
This season, the Denver Broncos schedule has been tough, and they have just a 3-6 record against the spread, and in two of their last three games, they have failed to cover the spread.
In addition, even when they are at least 2.5-point favorites, the Broncos have yet to cover the spread (0-3).
The Broncos have gone under the total in all but one of their games this season (8-1), going under in five straight contests.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Denver Broncos Odds
According to NFL point spreads, the Broncos are the betting favorite in this game at home, with the spread set at 2.5 points (-110).
In terms of the moneyline, the Broncos are given -145 odds to defend their home field, while the Raiders are given +125 odds to win on the road. The final Over/Under prediction for this game is 41.5 points (-110).
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Denver Broncos Betting Picks
Moneyline
When it comes to NFL team standings, the Raiders are 0-5 on the road. There is clearly something wrong, their defense is pitiful, and the offense has failed to put up points in the second half squandering leads.
The Broncos offense is still trying to find its identity, but their second-ranked defense will give the Raiders fits.
NFL Pick: Broncos (-145)
Point Total
When it comes to NFL team stats, the Broncos are conceding just 16.6 points per contest while also going under the total eight of their nine games thus far.
The Raiders like to run the ball, and with the cold weather in Denver, this game should go under the total for Raiders vs Broncos betting picks.
NFL Pick: Under 41.5 (-110)
Spread
The Broncos have traded wins and losses against the spread in their last five contests, and they are done for a win.
They have covered the spread twice at home, while the Raiders have failed to cover the number in their last three games. Expect the Broncos to win this one at home and cover.
NFL Pick: Broncos -2.5 (-110)
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Denver Broncos Score Prediction
This season, the Raiders and Broncos were both projected to contend for playoff positions, but they both wound up at the bottom of the AFC West with losing records.
The good news is that on Sunday, one team will secure a crucial divisional victory.
When it comes to Raiders vs Broncos betting picks, I like the Broncos to defend their home field and beat the Raiders.
The Raiders are winless on the road this year, and the Broncos defense will cause the Raiders problems. Back the Broncos at home in this one.
NFL Score Prediction: Broncos 17, Raiders 14
NFL Pick: Broncos -2.5 (-110)
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