The Oakland Raiders (+5) are making a trip east to face their AFC West foe Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. CBS will broadcast the action and this late afternoon game is scheduled to start at 4:25 p.m. ET.
Oakland Raiders vs. Denver Broncos Betting Preview
In this Sunday AFC game, Denver has been tabbed as the favorite and the team’s currently giving up 5 points. The Raiders are also receiving +160 moneyline odds while the Broncos are -180. It appears that there should be some solid live betting scenarios in the showdown.
The Raiders are 0-1 straight up (SU) and the team has yet to face any AFC West opponents this year. The Broncos are 1-0 SU overall and also 0-0 SU against divisional foes.
The Raiders fell to the Rams 33-13 in a Week 1 blowout where their defense allowed the Rams to run for 140 yards on 26 rush attempts. On the offensive side of the ball, Derek Carr completed 29 passes on 40 attempts for 303 yards and three interceptions. Marshawn Lynch (41 yards on 11 rush attempts, one TD) provided the ground attack while Jared Cook (nine receptions, 180 yards) and Richard (nine catches, 55 yards) manned the receiving duties in the defeat.
Denver is coming off of a 27-24 win over Seattle in Week 1. Case Keenum completed 25-of-39 passes for 329 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions. Phillip Lindsay (71 yards on 15 rush attempts) and Royce Freeman (71 yards on 15 carries) mounted the running game while Emmanuel Sanders (10 receptions, 135 yards, one TD) and Demaryius Thomas (six catches, 63 yards, one TD) led the receiving corps in the win..
NFL Pick: Raiders at Broncos
SU Winner – Raiders, ATS Winner – Raiders
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Notes
Team Betting Notes
The Denver D has sacked opposing quarterbacks six times this season. Oakland has registered one sacks.
Neither team has lost a fumble yet this year
The Raiders created 13 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Broncos put up eight rushing touchdowns last season.
The Raiders logged 4.2 yards per carry last season while allowing 4.0 YPC to opponents.
The Broncos rushed for 4.1 yards per carry last season and gave up 3.3 YPC to opponents.
The Raiders threw for 23 passing touchdowns last season.
The Broncos produced 19 passing touchdowns last season.
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