Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos Preview
You can catch this week 18 NFL game between the Broncos and Raiders on FOX at 4:25 (1/7/24). The matchup will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas (NV).
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Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Raiders are hoping to build off last year’s success over the Broncos as they went 2-0 in their head-to-head meetings. The two teams averaged a combined 46.5 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-1. Against the spread, the Raiders went 2-0. Offensively, the Raiders averaged 396 yards per game in the head-to-head matchups compared to the Broncos at 309.5 yards.
Across the previous three matchups between Denver and Las Vegas, the Raiders have played well, sitting at 3-0. However, the average point differential between the two teams has been been close, with Las Vegas averaging 23 points and Denver at 18.
Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos Prediction
As they take on the Raiders, the Broncos will be looking to build on their 8-8 record. This currently places them at 2nd in the AFC-West and 10th in the AFC. Thus far this season, the Broncos hold a record above .500 against the spread, marked at 6-9-1. Their average scoring margin in the current season is -2.7. The average over/under line for Denver games this season is 43.7 points. Their over/under record stands at 7-9, with an average margin against the over/under of +1.9.
In terms of offense, the Broncos are at 21.4 points per game, ranking them 15th in the NFL. So far the Broncos’ defense has given up an average of 371.5 yards per game and 24.1 points per contest (24th). Coming into the game, they have allowed a completion percentage allowed of 67.0% and have given up 27 passing touchdowns. Against the run, they are 30th in the NFL.
This season, the Raiders are 3rd in the AFC-West on an overall record of 7-9. In non-conference games, their record is 2-3 while going 5-6 in AFC action. In terms of the spread, the Raiders hold a record of 9-6-1. This has come on an average scoring margin of -0.8. Las Vegas games have averaged 38.9 points so far this season, which is 27th in the NFL. Their over/under record is 5-11, with an average OU line of 42.1 points.
The Las Vegas offense is currently positioned 22nd in the league, scoring an average of 19.1 points per contest. So far the Raiders’ defense has given up an average of 333.7 yards per game and 19.8 points per contest (8th). Coming into the game, they have allowed a completion percentage allowed of 67.2% and have given up 20 passing touchdowns. Against the run, they are 21st in the NFL.
The Raiders enter this game as 2.5-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 21-20. In terms of win probabilities, our analytics suggests that the Las Vegas team has a 54% chance of prevailing over the Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos Betting Tips
- Take the Raiders on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Broncos (+2.5)
- Projecting a combined 41 points, we like the over
Las Vegas Raiders Injury Report
- Jesper Horsted – Hamstring (Out)
- Austin Walter – Undisclosed (Out)
- Josh Jacobs – Quad (Questionable)
- Michael Mayer – Toe (Questionable)
- Thayer Munford Jr. – Knee (Questionable)
- Kana’i Mauga – Knee (Out)
- Brittain Brown – Undisclosed (Out)
- Darien Butler – Undisclosed (Out)
- Dalton Wagner – Undisclosed (Out)
Denver Broncos Injury Report
- Alex Palczewski – Hand (Questionable)
- Eyioma Uwazurike – Suspension (Out)
- Delarrin Turner-Yell – Knee (Out)
- Jalen Virgil – Meniscus (Out)
- Marvin Mims Jr. – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Caden Sterns – Knee (Out)
- Greg Dulcich – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Baron Browning – Concussion (Questionable)
- Jonas Griffith – Knee (Out)
- K’Waun Williams – Ankle (Out)
- Mike McGlinchey – Ribs (Questionable)
- Courtland Sutton – Concussion (Questionable)
- Tim Patrick – Achilles (Out)
- Dwayne Washington – Illness (Out)
