Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos Betting Pick & Prediction 10/6/24

The Raiders and Broncos will face off at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, October 6th at 4:05 ET. The Broncos are favored at -152 on the money line, and their point spread is -2.5. FOX is covering this week five AFC West matchup, and the over/under line is set at 36.5 points.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS VS DENVER BRONCOS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Las Vegas Raiders +2.5

This game will be played at Empower Field at Mile High at 4:05 ET on Sunday, October 6th.

WHY BET THE LAS VEGAS RAIDERS:

• We have the Raiders winning this one by a score of 25 to 18
• Not only do we have the Raiders winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5
• Look for this game to go over the line of 36.5 points

Will The Raiders Pick Up A Win On The Road?

Despite falling behind 10-0 in the first quarter, the Raiders came back to tie the game at 10 going into halftime and eventually pulled out a 20-16 win over the Browns. Las Vegas took the lead in the 3rd quarter and added to it with a touchdown from DJ Turner with 5:30 left in the 3rd quarter.

The Raiders’ record is now 2-2 after their week four victory. The Raiders were +2.5 point underdogs heading into the game, and with the 4-point win, they also covered the spread. The combined 36 points was just under the over/under line of 37 points.

The Raiders’ offense struggled in the passing game in their 20-16 win over the Browns, managing just 116 yards through the air. Gardner Minshew II completed 58% of his passes for 130 yards, and Las Vegas finished with 17 first downs and 241 total yards. Minshew didn’t throw any touchdowns and was sacked twice.

On the ground, the Raiders found more success, rushing for 152 yards on 29 attempts. Alexander Mattison, who had 60 yards, including a 24-yard run, led the team. Jakobi Meyers was the leading receiver with 49 yards.

In their 20-16 win over the Browns, the Raiders’ defense allowed just 149 passing yards on 24 completions. Cleveland managed just 92 yards on 22 rushing attempts. Las Vegas’ defense also came up with one interception and recorded three sacks. Despite this, the Browns still managed to complete 75% of their passes.

On the day, the Raiders allowed just 241 total yards and held the Browns to a 30% conversion rate on third down. The Raiders also won the quarterback hit battle, finishing with a +7 differential compared to Cleveland.

Will The Broncos Win At Home Over The Raiders?

Despite not scoring until the 3rd quarter, the Broncos managed to pull out a 10-9 win over the Jets, moving their record to 2-2. Denver was down 6-0 at halftime, but a 7-yard touchdown pass from Bo Nix to Courtland Sutton put them ahead early in the 3rd quarter. The Jets retook the lead with a field goal in the 4th, but Denver answered with a field goal of their own, taking the lead for good with 8:59 left in the 4th.

The Broncos’ 47-yard field goal from Wil Lutz was enough to secure the win. Denver was +8 point underdogs heading into the game, and the 19 combined points were well below the over/under line of 39.5 points.

The Broncos’ offense struggled in the passing game in their 10-9 win over the Jets, with just 60 yards through the air. They managed only 12 first downs and 126 yards on the ground. Bo Nix completed 12 of 25 passes for 60 yards and one touchdown. Denver’s offense was particularly poor on third down, converting just 21.4% of their chances.

Javonte Williams led the team with 77 rushing yards, averaging 4.8 yards per attempt, while Courtland Sutton had 60 yards receiving, including a 29-yard catch. The Broncos didn’t take many shots down the field, as their passing game averaged only 2.4 yards per attempt.

Denver’s defense was dominant in their 10-9 win over the Jets, allowing just 184 passing yards and 64 rushing yards on 2.8 yards per attempt. They pressured the quarterback consistently, coming away with five sacks and winning the QB hit battle by 12. The Broncos also held the Jets to a 23.5% conversion rate on third down.