Hoping to extend their undefeated record, the Denver Broncos (4-0) travel to take on the Oakland Raiders (2-2). Kickoff is at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct 11 and will air on CBS.
This week’s clash marks the first meeting for these AFC West rivals this season. The Broncos have been victorious in the last four over the Raiders, going back to the 2013 season. Justin Tuck led the Raiders defensive effort in the last meeting, recording four tackles and one sack. Aqib Talib led the defensive effort for Denver, recording three tackles and one sack.
The Broncos take on the Raiders as a five-point favorite this week. The Over/Under (O/U) for the matchup is sitting at 43 points.
Sitting at 2-2 for both Straight Up (SU) and Against The Spread (ATS), the Raiders will look to improve heading into Week 5. The Broncos could struggle to get their rushing game established against the Raiders. They are one of the least-effective running teams in the NFL, averaging 78.8 rushing yards per game.
Shifting to the opposition, the Broncos head into Week 5 with records of 3-1 ATS and 4-0 SU. Denver, allowing 8.1 yards per pass, has a good chance of shutting down its competitor’s passing game. The Raiders need to be careful with the football against the Broncos. Their defense ranks third in the league with 1.2 fumbles recovered per game. The Raiders will have to stay focused in the second quarter against Denver. The Broncos finish off the first half with intensity, averaging 10.2 points during the second quarter.
Predictions: SU Winner – Den, ATS Winner – Den, O/U – Over
Notes
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oakland’s last 7 games.
Oakland is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland’s last 6 games at home.
Oakland is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games at home.
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home.
Oakland is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Denver.
Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Denver.
Oakland is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Denver.
Denver is 3-0 SU when leading at the start of the fourth quarter this season. Oakland is 2-1 SU when leading at the end of the third quarter.
According to overall NFL pass rankings, Denver is rated higher on both sides of the ball. Its 25th-ranked offensive passing game will face the 31st-ranked pass defense of Oakland, while its third-ranked pass defense will look to limit the 10th-ranked aerial attack of the Raiders.
Oakland has allowed 33.0 points per game at home this year, which ranks it only 28th in the league. Denver has scored 27.5 points per game on the road (ranked eighth overall).
