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Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Las Vegas Raiders (3-2) visit the Denver Broncos (3-2) on Sunday in a matchup of AFC West foes. Kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m. ET in Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Below, we look at the Raiders vs. Broncos odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

To say the least, it’s been a tumultuous week for the Raiders who suffered their second straight loss Sunday in falling to the visiting Chicago Bears, 20-9. Then a day later saw the sudden resignation of head coach Jon Gruden following the public revelation of a trove of offensive emails.

The Silver and Black will now try to regroup in a key division road game Sunday under interim head coach/longtime special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia with their 3-0 start a distant memory.

The Broncos, meanwhile, also have stumbled through two straight losses after a 3-0 start. Denver breezed through perhaps the league’s easiest opening three-game slate but has since had breakdowns in several key phases while losing to the Baltimore Ravens (23-7) and Pittsburgh Steelers (27-19).

The Denver defense has shown a few leaks the last two weeks but still ranks as the league’s second-stingiest scoring unit, permitting only 15.2 points per game.

Raiders at Broncos odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 12:45 p.m. ET.

Money line: Broncos -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Raiders +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
Against the spread (ATS): Broncos -4.5 (-105) | Raiders +4.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

Raiders at Broncos key injuries

Raiders

DT Johnathan Hankins (hip) doubtful
DT Quinton Jefferson (back) questionable

Broncos

RB Melvin Gordon (hip) questionable
S Kareem Jackson (back) questionable

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Raiders at Broncos odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Broncos 20, Raiders 16

Money line

We’re still a few weeks from the midpoint of the season, but this is a key early-season divisional clash for two teams seeking to stay above .500.

Given the disruption in Vegas and with the home-standing Denver defense being the best of the four units on the field, go with the BRONCOS (-210) here with the spread creeping too high.

Against the spread

It would be a slight lean toward the Raiders with the number now north of four, but with the Broncos likely to win, the margin is too thin. It’s a PASS.

Over/Under

The Raiders’ defense has improved, and with that, three of Vegas’ five games this season have gone Under the total.

The Over, meanwhile, has hit only once in the Broncos’ five contests. In the series, eight of the last nine meetings haven’t reached the total, so it’s a play on the UNDER 43.5 (-108) here.

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Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers odds, picks and predictions: Player prop bets

Analyzing the Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers Week 5 matchup and offering up expert picks and predictions on the top player prop bets.

The Pittsburgh Steelers (1-3) host the Denver Broncos (3-1) Sunday for their Week 5 showdown at Heinz Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Broncos vs. Steelers prop bet odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

Denver suffered its first loss of the season in Week 4, 23-7, at the hands of the Baltimore Ravens. Teddy Bridgewater exited the game early with a concussion but passed the NFL’s protocol throughout the practice week and is good to go for Sunday.

Pittsburgh lost its third straight 27-17 last week on the road to the Green Bay Packers. The Steelers continue to struggle on offense as they rank just 27th in yards per game and 28th in points per game through four weeks.

Broncos at Steelers prop bet picks and predictions

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:00 a.m. ET.

Broncos RB Melvin Gordon UNDER 44.5 rushing yards (-115)

Gordon missing practice Wednesday and being limited on the rest of the week with a lower leg injury could mean he gets a reduced workload Sunday. Also, Denver’s coaching staff raved about rookie RB Javonte Williams during the preseason. So I expect Williams to get more snaps this week.

Furthermore, the cluster to Denver’s wide receiver group is going to hurt the offense as a whole. Pittsburgh should bring more defenders in the box to stop Denver’s ground game since Broncos WRs Jerry Jeudy and K.J. Hamler are out with injury and Courtland Sutton is listed as “questionable”.

Lastly, Pittsburgh will be the toughest defense Denver has faced thus far. The Broncos have played the seventh-easiest schedule of opposing offenses (according to Football Outsiders) and rank only 27th in rushing success rate.

Unfortunately Broncos fans, all these factors add up to UNDER M. Gordon 44.5 rushing yards (-115).

Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater OVER 10.5 (-115) rushing yards

Not only is Bridgewater a little more mobile than people give him credit for, but all the injuries to Denver’s skill position players might force Bridgewater to use his legs more than he’d like.

Bridgewater averages 12.0 rushing yards per game for his career and 11.5 rushing yards per game this season. Plus the Over on Bridgewater’s rushing yards prop may be the “sharp” side since it’s more expensive than the Under.

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Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger UNDER 1.5 passing touchdowns (-127)

Denver’s pass defense is one of the best in the NFL. The Broncos have only given up three passing TDs this season, rank seventh in pass defense DVOA by Football Outsiders and second in dropback expected points added (EPA).

On the other hand, Big Ben and Pittsburgh’s aerial attack have been grounded this season. Roethlisberger only has four passing TDs and the third-lowest TD percentage. Also, Pittsburgh ranks second-to-last in passing success rate.

Ultimately, I don’t see a lot of points being scored in Broncos-Steelers Sunday, and this isn’t the spot for a Big Ben bounce-back game.

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Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Denver Broncos (3-1) visit the Pittsburgh Steelers (1-3) Sunday in an AFC matchup. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET at Heinz Field. Below, we look at the Broncos vs. Steelers odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Broncos are tied for the early AFC West lead but are coming off their first setback of the season – a 23-7 home loss to the Baltimore Ravens – in which the visitors outgained the Broncos 406-254 and closed the game with 23 unanswered points. QB Teddy Bridgewater left the game after sustaining a concussion just before halftime, but he returned to practice Thursday and was cleared from the league’s concussion protocol Friday.

The Steelers have suffered three straight losses after an opening day upset of the Buffalo Bills. Behind LB T.J. Watt’s 5 sacks, Pittsburgh remains an above-average unit defensively, but after subtracting a Week 1 special-teams touchdown the Steelers are averaging only 15 points per game with declining QB Ben Roethlisberger (29th among 32 qualified passers with a 36.6 QBR) and the league’s lowest-ranked rushing attack (55.3 yards per outing).

Broncos at Steelers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:15 a.m. ET.

Money line: Broncos -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Steelers +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Broncos -1.5 (-110) | Steelers +1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 39.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Broncos at Steelers key injuries

Broncos

QB Teddy Bridgewater (concussion) questionable
WR Courtland Sutton (ankle) questionable
RB Melvin Gordon (lower leg) questionable
CB Pat Surtain II (chest) questionable

Steelers

WR James Washington (groin) out
CB Cameron Sutton (groin) out

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Broncos at Steelers odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Steelers 17, Broncos 14

Money line

Desperation time has arrived early in the Steel City, and the home team needs this one to salvage any hope for this season. Given their offensive issues and the toss-up matchup here, though, consider nothing more than a small-unit play on the STEELERS (+100) against the banged-up Broncos who are among the league leaders with 13 players on injured reserve.

Against the spread

It’s a PASS here with better odds on the money line.

Over/Under

The Broncos are top four in terms of points (12.3) and yards (267.8) allowed per outing, but the offense is showing some leaks and has surrendered the league’s highest rate of quarterback pressure (37.1% of dropbacks).

Combined with Watt and Co., and the struggling Steelers offense, we have the perfect recipe for an UNDER 39.5 (-112) play, even with this being the lowest total on the Week 5 board.

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Baltimore Ravens at Denver Broncos odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Baltimore Ravens at Denver Broncos odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Baltimore Ravens (2-1) head west to try to knock off the unbeaten Denver Broncos (3-0) Sunday. Kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m. ET at Empower Field at Mile High. Below, we look at the Ravens vs. Broncos odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

After playing three games decided by a total of 9 points, the Ravens could be 0-3 as easily as 3-0. Injuries (16 players have been placed on injured reserve) and a not-so-stout defense (ranking in the bottom third of the league with 28.3 points and 393.7 yards allowed per game) have been early-season issues.

Dynamic dual-threat QB Lamar Jackson has overcome 8 sacks, 3 interceptions and 4 total fumbles (two lost) by throwing for 761 yards and 3 touchdowns while rushing for a league-QB-high 251 yards and 2 more scores.

The Broncos, meanwhile, entered Week 3 tied with the Buffalo Bills for the league lead in point differential at plus-50, but they’ve played the easiest opening slate in the league with their three foes (the New York Giants and Jets and the Jacksonville Jaguars) a combined 0-10 entering the weekend.

New QB Teddy Bridgewater is playing the best of his career, completing 76.8% of his passes for 4 TDs and no turnovers, while Von Miller, the AFC Defensive Player of the Month, and the Denver D have been the league’s stingiest, allowing 26 points so far while collecting 5 turnovers.

Also see: Week 4 staff picks

Ravens at Broncos odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:25 a.m. ET.

Money line: Ravens -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Broncos -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Ravens +0.5 (-115) | Broncos -0.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -117 | U: -103)

Ravens at Broncos key injuries

Ravens:

QB Jackson (back) questionable
OT Ronnie Stanley (ankle) out
S DeShon Elliott (quadriceps) questionable
LB Pernell McPhee (shoulder) questionable
OT Alejandro Villanueva (knee) questionable
DE Derek Wolfe (back, hip) out
CB Anthony Averett (ankle) questionable
S Geno Stone (thigh) questionable
S Chuck Clark (hip) questionable
CB Marlon Humphrey (knee) questionable

Broncos:

G Graham Glasgow (knee) out
RB Melvin Gordon (ribs/lower leg) questionable
G Dalton Risner (ankle) questionable
LB Andre Mintze (hamstring) questionable
DE Shelby Harris (wrist, illness) questionable
LB Baron Browning (back) questionable
DE Dre’Mont Jones (calf) questionable

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Ravens at Broncos odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Broncos 23, Ravens 20

Money line

This is a huge step up in competition for Denver, but this also will easily be the best defense Baltimore has faced this season.

Jackson will make his share of big plays, but he’s also been prone to turnovers and that will swing the balance to the BRONCOS (-105) in a tight tussle.

Against the spread

It’s a PASS here with equal or better odds on the money line.

Over/Under

These teams are a combined 17-23 to the Under since the start of last season. With the stingy Denver defense, the Broncos’ own red-zone TD struggles (42.9% to rank 26th) and two elite kickers kicking at altitude, don’t be surprised if there are more field goals than TDs.

That calls for a small-unit play on the UNDER 43.5 (-103).

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New York Jets at Denver Broncos odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing the New York Jets at Denver Broncos Week 3 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The winless New York Jets (0-2) travel across the country in Week 3 to take on the unbeaten Denver Broncos (2-0). Kickoff is Sunday afternoon at 4:05 p.m. ET on Empower Field at Mile High. Below, we look at the Jets at Broncos odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

It has been a struggle so far for the Jets’ new head coach Robert Saleh and rookie QB Zach Wilson. Wilson has been sacked 10 times in two games and has thrown five interceptions, including four last week in a 25-6 loss to the New England Patriots. They have scored only 20 points but the defense is No. 9 overall in yards allowed.

Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater is playing at a high level through two games. His passer rating thus far is 120.7, which is nearly 30 points higher than his career rating of 90.9. He has not turned the ball over, while the defense is third in yards allowed and fifth in points allowed.

Jets at Broncos odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Jets +440 (bet $100 to win $440) | Broncos -650 (bet $650 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Jets +10.5 (-115) | Broncos -10.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Jets at Broncos key injuries

Jets

RB Tevin Coleman (illness) out
WR Jamison Crowder (groin) doubtful
DL John Franklin-Myers (calf) questionable

Broncos

G Graham Glasgow (illness) questionable
DL Mike Purcell (knee) questionable

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Jets at Broncos odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Broncos 23, Jets 10

Money line

PASS on the money line. The Broncos have a top-five defense and are going up against the second-worst scoring offense through two games.

Wilson will struggle. The Jets are 1-8 in their last nine road games.

Any team can win on any given Sunday, but betting the Jets to win outright would just be a shot in the dark.

Against the spread

This is where it gets interesting because of the 10.5-point spread. However, the Jets offense hasn’t proven it can do anything against quality defenses, as they will face a very good defense for the third game in a row to start the season.

Denver is 2-0 ATS so far this season. They aren’t turning the ball over, so they aren’t giving opponents easy scoring opportunities. The Jets are turning it over.

Take the BRONCOS -10.5 (-107).

Over/Under

The Jets have not allowed more than 25 points so far this season. They are averaging 10 points per game.

The Broncos won’t likely get into the 30s and the Jets won’t be able to do much offensively against that Denver defense.

Take UNDER 41.5 (-110).

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Underdog corner: 3 best NFL ATS picks and predictions for Week 3

Assessing the NFL betting odds and lines for Week 3, with three predictions and picks for the best underdog bets to make.

It wasn’t quite the cacophony of the opening weekend, but NFL point-spread underdogs continued to bark in Week 2 with nine covers in 16 games, including five outright winners. We’ve been near the front of that pack here in Underdog Corner with a 6-0 against the spread record so far with five of our six NFL underdog picks winning straight up.

Now it’s time to see if we can stay on track in what very well could be a bounce-back week for the favorites. Eleven of 16 home teams are favored as of Wednesday’s NFL odds and lines. Five games had a mid-week spread of at least 7.5 points.

Also see: All Week 3 NFL odds and lines

NFL underdog predictions: Week 3

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New Orleans Saints +2.5 (+105) at New England Patriots

The Saints are in a less-than-ideal spot playing a third straight road game after Hurricane Ida forced the relocation of the team’s season opener against the Green Bay Packers to a neutral site in Jacksonville, Fla.

However, the Saints figure to be healthier after their Week 2 bout with injuries and a mini COVID-19 outbreak which forced eight assistant coaches to miss the 26-7 drubbing against the Carolina Panthers. Speaking of coming off a loss, the Saints rank among the league’s best at bouncing back with a 16-7 straight up and 14-9 ATS records following a defeat since 2016.

So as long as QB Jameis Winston doesn’t channel New York Jets QB Zach Wilson of Wek 2 and throw the always-opportunistic Pats 4 interceptions, New Orleans should have just enough to get past rookie QB Mac Jones and the hosts, who have had trouble scoring touchdowns with just three through two games.

If the line remains under 3, go with the Saints (+122) on the money line.

Los Angeles Chargers +6.5 (-107) at Kansas City Chiefs

In one of the more remarkable current trends, QB Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs have won 10 of their last 13 games, but they’ve notably managed to cover in only two of those contests. Similarly, K.C. is 4-2 SU against the Bolts over the last three seasons, but L.A. has won the ATS battle at 3-2-1 in that span.

Mahomes and Co. likely will find a way to win Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium, but if QB Justin Herbert and the Chargers can clean up some of the miscues they’ve had so far with killer penalties and dropped passes, they should keep things close against a K.C. defense which is off to a shaky start.

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New York Jets +10.5 (-120) at Denver Broncos

The 0-2 Jets and 2-0 Broncos are obviously on opposite ends of the success spectrum so far, but this is mainly a situational play with the week’s lone double-digit spread.

Since the start of the 2018 season, teams favored by 10 or more points are 101-18 (.849) SU but are only 54-62-3 ATS (.466), per Pro Football Reference.

This is certainly unfamiliar territory for the Broncos who have been a double-digit favorite only twice (0-2 ATS) since 2015 so take the 10.5 points and hope Wilson has learned quickly from his aforementioned Week 2 struggles.

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First look: Denver Broncos at Jacksonville Jaguars odds and lines

Looking at Sunday’s Denver Broncos at Jacksonville Jaguars Week 2 NFL odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The Jacksonville Jaguars (0-1) open up their 2021 home slate Sunday, Sept. 19 by welcoming the Denver Broncos (1-0) to TIAA Bank Field for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Below, we look at the Broncos-Jaguars odds and lines; check back for our NFL picks and predictions.

The Broncos notched their first September win since 2018 by dominating the host New York Giants 27-13 Sunday. Teddy Bridgewater, Denver’s 11th starting quarterback since Peyton Manning retired following the 2015 season, passed his debut test with flying colors completing 28-of-36 passes for 264 yards, two touchdowns, and most importantly, committing no turnovers.
Von Miller returned after missing the 2020 season due to injury and had a pair of sacks as the Denver defense held the Giants to 314 yards and 13 points. Six of those came on Daniel Jones’ last-ditch scramble on the game’s final play for a touchdown.
The Broncos did lose leading receiver Jerry Jeudy (six catches for 72 yards) to a high-ankle sprain in the third quarter.
Earlier Sunday in Houston, the favored Jaguars were overwhelmed by the Texans 37-21, spoiling the NFL debuts of QB Trevor Lawrence and head coach Urban Meyer. Lawrence completed 28-of-51 passes for 332 yards and three TDs but also tossed a trio of interceptions in suffering his first regular-season loss since becoming a starter in high school.
The Jags were hurt by 10 penalties for 82 yards and surrendered 449 yards defensively to new starting QB Tyrod Taylor and the Texans while failing to force a turnover.

Broncos at Jaguars odds, spread and line

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 1:30 p.m. ET.

Money line: Broncos -270 (bet $270 to win $100) | Jaguars +210 (bet $210 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Broncos -5.5, -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Jaguars +5.5, -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Total (O/U): 45.5, Over -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Under -110 (bet $110 to win $100)

2021 betting stats:

ML: Broncos 1-0 | Jaguars 0-1
ATS: Broncos 1-0 | Jaguars 0-1
O/U: Broncos 0-1 | Jaguars 1-0

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Broncos vs. Jaguars head-to-head

Jacksonville leads the all-time series 7-6 (8-5 against the spread), including a 26-24 win as 2.5-point road underdogs in their most recent meeting in Week 4 of the 2019 season.
This will be the teams’ first meeting in Jacksonville since the Broncos’ 20-10 road triumph in Week 13 of the 2016 season. The Jags, though, won three of the previous four series meetings at home.

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NFL Week 1 Can’t-Miss Parlay: 3 bets you can count on

Assessing the 3 best parlay bet options for Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season. Lock-in these wagers to maximize your payday.

The 2021 NFL season got off to a flying start Thursday night as Tom Brady and the defending-champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers outduel Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys.

Even if you missed on the Cowboys cover or the over, which flew past the total in the third quarter, there remain plenty of other prime Week 1 wagering opportunities with 15 games remaining. Here’s a three-leg, can’t-miss parlay to give your NFL bankroll an opening-week boost …

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NFL can’t miss parlay: Week 1

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Leg 1: San Francisco 49ers -8.5 (-110) at Detroit Lions

At 6-10 in 2020, the Niners only won one more game than the Lions, but the franchises have been moving in opposite directions ever since. Head coach Kyle Shanahan’s crew in San Francisco has almost all of its primary players, including QB Jimmy Garoppolo, TE George Kittle and defensive standout Nick Bosa back and healthy after enduring the league’s worst injury situation in 2020.

They’ve also added some intriguing new pieces in rookie QB Trey Lance and RB Trey Sermon, making Shanahan’s daunting offensive schemes even more dangerous and unpredictable heading into Week 1’s clean slate.

The Lions, meanwhile, downgraded quarterbacks in trading longtime starter Matthew Stafford for Jared Goff, questionably handed over the squad to a quirky and unproven head coach in Dan Campbell and didn’t do nearly enough to shore up a defense that was scorched for the most average points (32.4) and total yards (419.8) per game in 2020.

Take the reinvigorated 49ERS and don’t fret over laying the 8.5 points on the road.

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Leg 2: Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots UNDER 43.5 (-110)

Two young quarterbacks, including Pats rookie Mac Jones making his first start.

Two coaching staffs who know each other very well, including Patriots-defensive-coordinator-turned-Dolphins-head-coach Brian Flores.

Two above-average defenses, including the reinforced and revitalized Pats.

Two 2020 matchups that produced totals of 32 and 34 points.

We’re going with the UNDER 43.5 (-110).

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Leg 3: Denver Broncos -3.5 (+105) at New York Giants

Both teams finished among the league’s bottom 12 a season ago, but the Broncos look to have made the most significant offseason strides.

The Giants’ injury-wracked offense, featuring turnover-prone QB Daniel Jones and one of the league’s worst offensive lines, looks to be overmatched against an improved Denver D returning Von Miller and featuring what looks to be one of the league’s elite secondaries.

So, if new QB Teddy Bridgewater can just bring a steady hand to the team’s talented young offense, the BRONCOS shouldn’t have too much trouble covering a road spread of 3.5 points (-135).

Also see: Broncos-Giants picks and predictions

Total parlay payout

Bet $100 to win $647.14

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Denver Broncos at New York Giants odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing the Week 1 Denver Broncos at New York Giants odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Denver Broncos and New York Giants meet Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET and the game is televised on FOX. Below, we look at the Broncos vs. Giants odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Broncos head to the Eastern Time Zone where they had a ton of success a season ago. Denver went 3-2 straight up and 4-1 against the spread in five trips east of the Mississippi River, while going 2-9 SU and 5-6 ATS elsewhere.

The Giants had a difficult time against AFC teams last season, going just 1-3 SU and 0-4 ATS. New York also hit the Under in all four games against AFC opponents in 2020. The G-Men are just 3-9 ATS over the last three seasons against AFC foes.

Also see: NFL team win totals

Broncos at Giants odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 12:50.m. ET.

Money line: Broncos -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Giants +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
Against the spread (ATS): Broncos -2.5 (-135) | Giants +2.5 (+110)
Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Broncos at Giants key injuries

Broncos

LB Bradley Chubb (ankle) questionable

Giants

RB Saquon Barkley (knee) questionable
TE Evan Engram (calf) out
DB Adoree’ Jackson (ankle) questionable

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Broncos at Giants odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Broncos 26, Giants 17

Money line

The BRONCOS (-160) are moderate favorites, and not a bad option on the money line if you just want to pick a winner and not worry about the point spread.

The Giants haven’t had a lot of success against the AFC in recent seasons, and the fact Barkley is dinged up and Engram is out does not help matters. New York could get off to a slow start yet again.

Also see: Week 1 staff picks

Against the spread

BRONCOS -2.5 (-135) is worth a small-unit play, as Denver seemed to enjoy traveling last season. Most of their best games were away from home.

QB Teddy Bridgewater makes his team debut and has a solid stable of receivers. The Giants aren’t nearly as deep. Engram would’ve been super helpful for QB Daniel Jones, but he is already ruled out. That’s bad news for the home side, and it gets worse if Barkley is ruled inactive.

Over/Under

The lean is to the OVER 41.5 (-108), ever so slightly.

The concern is with the Giants side, again, if Barkley cannot play. Bridgewater and the Broncos offense should be much better than last season, and they should do enough to inch this one Over the finish line for total bettors.

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Los Angeles Rams at Denver Broncos odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing the Los Angeles Rams at Denver Broncos preseason Week 3 matchup, with NFL odds, lines, picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Rams (0-2) and Denver Broncos (2-0) will wrap up their preseason slate Saturday night with the third of three exhibition games for each team. Kickoff will be at 9:05 p.m. ET at Empower Field at Mile High. Below, we look at the Rams at Broncos odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Rams dropped their first two preseason games to the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders while scoring a total of 22 points. They’re one of the few teams that aren’t playing any of their starters in the preseason, which is a precaution taken by head coach Sean McVay.

The Broncos have looked extremely impressive in their two preseason games. They crushed the Minnesota Vikings 33-6 in the opener, then rolled over the Seattle Seahawks 30-3 last week. It helps that they have two starting-caliber quarterbacks playing in Teddy Bridgewater and Drew Lock, but the team as a whole has played well.

Rams at Broncos odds, spread and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:05 a.m. ET.

Money line: Rams +330 (bet $100 to win $330) | Broncos -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Rams +7.5 (-112) | Broncos -7.5 (-108)
Total: 33.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rams at Broncos odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Broncos 24, Rams 20

Money line

This game looks lopsided on paper, with the Broncos being -450 favorites on the money line. The Rams have a chance to pull off the upset, but they’ll be starting QB Bryce Perkins and letting him play the entire game. He may not even make the 53-man roster, either.

I would PASS on the money line for both teams and bet on the spread instead.

Against the spread

Even with Bridgewater being named the Week 1 starter, he’s going to play against the Rams Saturday night, getting the first reps under center before Lock takes over at some point. That’s two quality quarterbacks who will play for the Broncos, compared to the Rams’ third-stringer in Perkins.

However, Perkins looked more comfortable as last week’s game went on and he should carry that over to this game when he’s expected to play every snap. He’ll play well for Los Angeles and keep the Rams in this game.

Bet the RAMS +7.5 (-112) to cover.

Over/Under

The Broncos haven’t allowed a touchdown all preseason and scored 30-plus points in each game. The Rams defense has played relatively well so far despite only deploying backups and role players, but this is a new test with two solid quarterbacks on the other side.

I like the OVER 33.5 (-110) with both teams likely to find the end zone a few times.

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