Broncos vs. Raiders Betting Preview 11/06/16 – NFL Predictions

Broncos vs. Raiders Betting Preview

The Broncos got some revenge last week when they beat the Chargers after losing to them in San Diego two weeks earlier. They have won two straight games and their defense held both teams under 20 points. This is a theme with Denver who have won six games this year, all when holding those teams below 20 points scoring while in both of their losses allowed more than 20 points. They have also averaged 27.5 points in the games they won and just 14.5 points in the two games they lost. Their defense is their key to winning and they are ranked eighth in total defense and fifth in scoring allowing 17 points a game.

Oakland has won five of their last six games riding the arm of quarterback Derek Carr who is ranked fifth in the league with over 2300 passing yards and 17 touchdown passes against just three picks. Unlike Denver they win games with an offense that is ranked third overall and sixth in scoring averaging 27 points a game. Quarterback Carr and their fourth ranked passing game will be tested by the Broncos’ number one pass defense this week. Their defense is ranked 31st in the league and they give up over 25 points a game.

The oddsmakers opened the game with the Raiders a 2.5 point favorite which was quickly bet down to pick’em and set the total at 43.5. According to Covers.com Consensus Analysis 56% of the public feel Denver and their defense will win the game while 62% think the total is too low and are backing the over.

Denver has won eight of the last 10 meetings between these teams.

Previous Meetings

12/13/15: Raiders 15 @ Broncos 12
10/11/15: Broncos 16 @ Raiders 10
12/28/14: Raiders 14 @ Broncos 47

Trends

• The Broncos have covered the spread in seven of their last nine meetings.
• The Raiders failed to cover the spread in their last seven home games.
• The over is 4-1 in the Raiders’ last five games overall

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