Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos odds, picks and predictions

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The Las Vegas Raiders (3-0) and Denver Broncos (1-2) meet Sunday. Kickoff from Empower Field at Mile High is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Raiders vs. Broncos odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions..

The Raiders improved to 2-2 with a 20-16 win as 2.5-point underdogs vs. the visiting Cleveland Browns Sept. 29. After trailing 10-0 in the 1st quarter, the Raiders bounced back, outscoring the Browns 20-6 the rest of the way. The Raiders relied on their ground game, amassing 152 rushing yards and 2 TDs to secure the victory.

The Broncos earned their second straight win in Week 4, edging out the New York Jets 10-9 as 8.5-point road underdogs. It wasn’t a flashy victory, but they got the job done. QB Bo Nix threw for just 60 yards, but managed to connect with WR Courtland Sutton for his first career TD pass, helping the Broncos secure the hard-fought win.

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Raiders at Broncos odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds. Lines last updated Saturday at 7:45 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Raiders +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Broncos -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Raiders +3 (-115) | Broncos -3 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 35.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Raiders at Broncos key injuries

Raiders

WR Davante Adams (hamstring) out
LB Divine Deablo (knee) questionable
LB Luke Masterson (knee) out
TE Michael Mayer (personal) out
WR Tyreik McAllister (shoulder) questionable
OT Thayer Munford Jr. (knee/ankle) out
G Dylan Parham (Achilles) questionable
CB Decamerion Richardson (hamstring) out
RB Zamir White (groin) out

Broncos

RB Tyler Badie (back) out

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Raiders at Broncos picks and predictions

Prediction

Broncos 17, Raiders 13

Moneyline

PASS.

I’ve got the Broncos (-150) getting the win at home, but I don’t like paying all that juice — I’d rather look to the spread.

Against the spread

BET BRONCOS -3 (-110).

The Broncos have navigated a tough start with 3 of their first 4 games on the road and performed admirably. Now, they return home with higher expectations, backed by one of the best defenses in the league.

Meanwhile, the Raiders are dealing with injuries, notably to Crosby and Adams, and have struggled defensively and on the ground.

Denver’s offense still needs work, but its defense has been sharp, allowing only 29 points over the last 3 games.

The Raiders’ inconsistent play and injury concerns make their road challenge even tougher.

I’ll take the BRONCOS -3 (-110) here, as their defense and home-field edge should prevail.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 35.5 (-110).

The signs all point toward a low-scoring affair. Denver’s last 3 games have all gone Under, and it has hit the Under in 7 of the last 8 meetings as a home favorite. The Raiders, meanwhile, have gone Under in 9 of their last 10 games as underdogs following a home win.

With both teams coming off a stretch of games that have stayed under the total, including 2 of the last 3 meetings, it’s likely we’ll see a defensive battle. Betting UNDER 35.5 (-110) feels like the smart move here.

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