Raiders vs. Broncos Prediction
AFC West rivals meet in Denver, CO on Sunday afternoon where the Broncos will host the Raiders at 4:25 p.m. ET. With the Raiders listed as road dogs and the total sitting at 43.5, what’s the smart bet in this divisional rivalry today?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
471 Las Vegas Raiders (+3.5) at 472 Denver Broncos (-3.5); o/u 43.5
4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, September 10, 2023
Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO
TV: CBS
Raiders vs. Broncos Public Betting Information
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 60% of public bettors are currently backing the Bears when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Las Vegas Raiders DFS Spin
Raiders EDGE Chandler Jones (personal) will not play in Week 1 against the Broncos. Jones is seemingly at odds with the Las Vegas organization after saying he didn’t want to play for GM Dave Ziegler or head coach Josh McDaniels via a post on Instagram that has since been deleted. The veteran EDGE was not at practice all week and could be out for multiple weeks if he simply doesn’t show up.
Denver Broncos DFS Spin
Broncos coach Sean Payton said RB Javonte Williams (knee) will be on a snap count in Week 1 vs the Raiders. “Look, he’s going to play. I haven’t put together a number for him. He’s moving well. Strong and healthy.” This is the second time Payton has mentioned a snap count for Williams, who was limited to one preseason game while returning from ACL surgery. The Broncos are expected to use all three of Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin, and Samaje Perine in Week 1. Playing on a snap count with workload concerns, Williams doesn’t project as more than a flex play in his first game back.
Raiders vs. Broncos Betting Trends
Las Vegas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Denver
Las Vegas is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Denver
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Denver’s last 13 games when playing Las Vegas
Raiders vs. Broncos Prediction:
Give me Denver. The Raiders are a mess. Following a tumultuous offseason in which Josh Jacobs held out for a period of time and the team engaged in a bizarre incident with Chandler Jones (who won’t play today), I just don’t know what to expect from Vegas. I do believe Sean Payton will turn around the Broncos. It might take some time, but he’ll have Russell Wilson believing in the team again (as opposed to what’s best for his image) and this Denver squad isn’t without talent.
NFL WEEK 1 PREDICTION: DENVER BRONCOS -3.5
