Both coming off outright losses in Week 3 as the betting favorite, the Raiders and Broncos will be trying to keep pace with the division-leading Chiefs when they square off in Denver on Sunday. The Broncos had owned the Raiders for the first part of this decade, but the Raiders are starting to come around vs their divisional rival, picking up wins and covers in two of the last three games in this matchup.
With Denver tabbed as a small favorite in this one, it’s worth noting that the Raiders tend to get underestimated in divisional road games. They’re currently on a stretch that’s seen them go 24-9 ATS in their last 33 games when visiting other AFC West teams. Particularly, as an underdog in Denver, they’ve gone 8-3 ATS in their last 11 in that spot.
As for the Broncos, losing streaks are a bit of a rarity, as they’re 18-5 SU following a loss. They’re also a very tough out at home with a 24-6 SU record in their last 30 in Denver. They’ve allowed an average of 19 points per game in their two home games this season, which is up slightly from the 18.6 they allowed at home last season.
With the total for the game hovering at 46.5 points, bettors will be interested to know that the UNDER is trending coming into the game. It’s hit in three of the last four games between the teams and in five of the Raiders’ last six on the road.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Denver Broncos pegged as a 3-point favorite in this betting matchup. The total, meanwhile, was listed by books like Sportsbook at 47.
OddsShark computer NFL score prediction models picked a possible 30-11 win for the Broncos on Sunday. That score may change during the week, if injury or weather factors alter the numbers, so check the NFL picks page before game time. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
Oakland Raiders vs Denver Broncos Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Oakland Raiders will look to cover ATS vs their hosts on Sunday, as they are 2-1 versus the spread this season, while the Denver Broncos are 1-1-1 ATS. Oakland is 1-2 against the OVER/UNDER total, while Denver is 3-0 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Denver vs Oakland injuries news.
The Denver Broncos sit at No. 15 in the current NFL Power Rankings here at OddsShark, while the Oakland Raiders are at No. 12 on that chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Denver's No. 8-ranked offense, averaging 27.33 PPG, against a Raiders defense that ranks No. 14 this week at 21 PPG. The Broncos aerial game is averaging 212.67 yards per game, less than the Raiders secondary allows through the air, 252 YPG per game.
Defensively, the Oakland Raiders feature the league's No. 17-rated road run defense, allowing 105.5 yards per game. The Denver Broncos, meanwhile, rank No. 4 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last game, the Raiders were Week 3 losers coming out on the wrong end of a 27-10 score against Washington.
The Broncos suffered a Week 3 loss against Buffalo in their last game, falling 26-16 at New Era Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Oakland home to Baltimore, Sunday, October 8
Denver home to New York, Sunday, October 15