Las Vegas Raiders vs. Denver Broncos Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Las Vegas Raiders are in Denver, taking on the Broncos in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season. Can the Broncos bounce back from their horrible season last year? Matt McCuen provides his Las Vegas Raiders vs. Denver Broncos prediction, pick against the spread, and the latest odds.
Matt McCuen - September 10, 2023, 8:00 AM EDT
7 minLas Vegas Raiders vs. Denver Broncos Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Las Vegas Raiders and the Denver Broncos will duel things out from the Mile High City on Sunday afternoon for an AFC West affair.
Raiders vs. Broncos Date, Time and Where to Watch
- Date: September 10, 2023
- Game Time: 4:25 pm ET
- Where to Watch: CBS
Raiders vs. Broncos Odds
- Spread: Raiders +4 (-110), Broncos -4 (-110)
- Total Odds: O 44 (-103), U 44 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Raiders (+165), Broncos (-180)
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Denver Broncos Prediction
The Raiders had a disappointing go of things in 2022. The Raiders ended the season with a record of 6-11.
Head Coach Josh McDaniels will begin his second season at the helm for the Raiders. Raiders fans were unsatisfied with what they saw from McDaniels and the Raiders in year one.
McDaniels will get the opportunity to work with a new quarterback, as Jimmy Garoppolo will be at the helm for the Raiders this year. Jimmy G has enjoyed loads of success as a quarterback in the NFL, supporting a record of 53-21 as a starter. Despite the strong record, the San Francisco 49ers did not feel as if he was the team's future quarterback despite leading the team to the Super Bowl a few seasons ago.
Josh Jacobs enjoyed a breakout season in 2022. Jacobs rushed for 1,653 yards and twelve rushing touchdowns. Jacobs revised his contract to get paid twelve million dollars per year in 2022.
Davante Adams enjoyed a strong campaign in 2022. Adams ended the year with 1,516 yards and 14 receiving touchdowns.
Newcomers Jakobi Myers and Austin Hooper will attempt to impact this Raiders offense in 2022.
The Raiders defense ranked 24th in football allowing 24.6 points per game.
The Broncos were one of the biggest disappointments in football in 2022. Denver ended the season with a record of 5-12. That marks six consecutive seasons that the Broncos have finished under the .500 mark. The last time that the Broncos won the AFC West was in 2015 when they won the Super Bowl led by Peyton Manning.
Russell Wilson had the worst year of his career a season ago. Wilson threw for 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. This will be a big year for Wilson as he looks to silence his critics.
Perhaps the biggest off-season move for the Broncos was new head coach Sean Payton. Payton is one of the best minds in all of football, supporting an all-time record of 152-89 in his career. In addition, Payton has one Super Bowl ring (2009).
Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton will be the top receiving options for Wilson. Jeudy is questionable in week one. Rookie Marvin Mimms Jr. is slated to see action and make an impact on this offense.
Denver ranked 12th in scoring defense a season ago. In 2021, Denver ranked second in football in scoring defense, allowing 18.9 points per game.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Denver Broncos Pick
Denver is the better football team, and they will cover this short number at home.
Denver is a tough place to march into and win a game early in the season.
Sean Payton has been great in home season openers in his career, with a record of 5-2.
Denver will be a much better offense with Payton calling the shots this year. Denver is too talented offensively not to produce at a higher level than in 2022.
From a defensive standpoint, this is a top-ten defense in football. Las Vegas will struggle to move the ball and put up points in week one with a new quarterback and system.
Pick: Denver Broncos -4 -110 is currently the best odds. Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds for this pick
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