The Las Vegas Raiders (2-2) are set to square off against the Denver Broncos (2-2) in an AFC West rivalry game this Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High. The Broncos are coming off a narrow 10-9 victory against the New York Jets, marking their second straight win after starting the season 0-2. The Raiders will enter the game following a 20-16 win over the Cleveland Browns. Historically, the Raiders have dominated this rivalry, winning eight consecutive matchups and leading the all-time series 73-54-2.
The game is scheduled for a 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff, with the Broncos favored by 2.5 points and an over/under at 36 points according to the latest odds from SportsLine consensus. Before making any betting decisions regarding the Raiders and Broncos, it’s advisable to check the NFL predictions and betting insights from a reputable computer simulation model provided by SportsLine. This model has successfully simulated every NFL game 10,000 times and boasts significant returns for its users.
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The Broncos’ defense has been exceptional this season, ranking second in total yards allowed per game (256.5), third in passing yards allowed (146.0), and third in points allowed per game (13.8). They have also accumulated 16 sacks, led by outside linebacker Jonathan Cooper with three.
On the offensive side, rookie quarterback Bo Nix has faced some challenges but has managed to avoid turnovers in the team’s winning efforts. Veteran wide receiver Courtland Sutton has been a key player, recording 15 catches for 192 yards and a touchdown.
The Raiders, meanwhile, have been a formidable opponent for the Broncos, winning eight straight games in this matchup. While their defensive consistency has varied, they feature a strong pass rush led by All-Pro Maxx Crosby, who has three sacks but is dealing with an ankle injury. The Raiders’ offense has shown potential to explode, with rookie tight end Brock Bowers becoming a standout with 20 receptions for 216 yards in his first four games.
The SportsLine model predicts a lean towards the over on the point total and has generated a reliable point-spread pick that hits in over 60% of simulations.
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