The NFL Week 10 matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Denver Broncos is set for Thursday, November 6, at Empower Field at Mile High. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. MST and will be broadcast live on Prime Video.
NFL Week 10: Raiders vs Broncos Overview
The Broncos enter this game as 9.5-point favorites. According to BetMGM Sportsbook, the moneyline stands at Denver -550 and Las Vegas +400. The game’s over/under is set at 42.5 points.
Current Team Performance
- The Broncos are currently on a six-game winning streak, tied for the longest in the NFL.
- Denver achieved their sixth consecutive win by defeating the Houston Texans 18-15 in overtime.
- The Broncos’ defense has made a significant impact, ranking first in the league with 40 sacks.
Matchup Predictions
Experts are leaning heavily towards a Broncos victory in this contest:
- According to analytics from ESPN, the Broncos have a 73.6% probability of winning.
- Dimers projected the Broncos to win with a score of 25 to the Raiders’ 19.
- Sportsnaut anticipates a score of 27-17 in favor of the Broncos.
Key Factors
The matchup will prove challenging for the Raiders due to several factors:
- Las Vegas has allowed 122.3 rushing yards per game over the last six games.
- Brock Bowers’ presence offers some hope for Las Vegas, especially against a vulnerable Broncos pass coverage.
- However, the Raiders’ offensive line struggles in pass protection against a dominant Broncos defense.
Betting Insights
Betting trends suggest a focus on the under, with the Broncos consistently going below the points total this season:
- They have gone under in 6 of their 9 games played so far.
- The expected game total of 42.5 points feels high based on recent performances.
With all these insights, the Broncos appear poised to extend their winning streak against the Raiders in this pivotal AFC West matchup.
