Denver Broncos vs. Las Vegas Raiders 1/7/24 – As the NFL regular season reaches its zenith, the Denver Broncos face off against the Las Vegas Raiders in what promises to be a thrilling Week 18 showdown. With their eyes on improving their standing, both teams are eager to claim victory. This matchup is particularly intriguing for those making Super Bowl picks and predictions, as it could be a decisive factor in shaping the postseason landscape.
Denver Broncos vs. Las Vegas Raiders 1/7/24
| When: | Sunday, January 7, 2024, at 4:25 PM ET |
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| Where: | Allegiant Stadium |
| TV: | FOX |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Broncos | +3 -113 | o37 -110 | +140 |  |
| Raiders | -3 -107 | u37 -110 | -160 | |
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Jarrett Stidham QB vs. Aidan O’Connell QB
Jarrett Stidham has posted modest numbers for the Denver Broncos. In just 2 games played, he has completed 20 of 32 pass attempts for 224 yards, good for 112 yards per game. He has managed 1 passing touchdown and 0 interceptions while taking 2 sacks for 12 yards lost. Stidham has shown potential with a 62.5% completion rate and respectable 7 yards per pass attempt. His 93.8 quarterback rating also indicates efficient passing when given the opportunity. With not much to go on from a small sample size, the Broncos have to hope Stidham can translate his talents into extended starts down the road.
Aidan O’Connell has been at the helm for 10 starts so far in 2023. On the year, O’Connell has completed 193 passes on 312 attempts for 1,974 yards, 10 touchdowns and 7 picks. He has put up a respectable 197.4 passing yards per contest but his accuracy could use some improvement at 61.9%. O’Connell has also taken 22 sacks on the season resulting in lost yardage. Where he has excelled most is avoiding catastrophic mistakes, not forcing many errant throws into tight coverage so far. His chemistry in the passing game seems to be growing as well.
Broncos’ Ground and Air Attack
Denver’s offense features multifaceted threats like Javonte Williams and Jerry Jeudy as a result. Williams boasts 742 rushing yards at an average of 3.6 yards per carry and his ability to convert runs into first downs has been instrumental for Denver. Meanwhile, Jeudy boasts 679 receiving yards at 13.3 yards per reception as a key playmaker capable of turning any reception into significant gains for Denver.
Raiders’ Offensive Strategy
Zamir White and Davante Adams lead the Raiders offensively. White, while not as prolific as Williams, has shown flashes of brilliance with an average carrying distance of 4.3 yards per carry and long rush of 43 yards. Adams stands out as a top target in passing game and poses significant threat against Broncos secondary defense.
NFL Betting Odds: Las Vegas Raiders -155, Over/Under: 38
The betting odds slightly favor the Raiders, with their moneyline at -155 and a spread of -2.5, reflecting their home advantage and recent form. The total set at 38 indicates expectations of a defensively dominant game, aligning with both teams’ recent trend of unders.
Trends
Denver Broncos Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Denver’s last 11 games.
Denver are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games.
Broncos are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games against Las Vegas.
Denver are 0-7 SU in their last 7 games against Las Vegas.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver’s last 5 games on the road.
Denver are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Raiders Betting Trends
Las Vegas are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Las Vegas’ last 14 games.
Las Vegas are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Las Vegas’ last 14 games against Denver.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Las Vegas’ last 9 games at home.
Las Vegas are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games when playing at home against Denver.
Denver Broncos vs. Las Vegas Raiders Betting Picks
At first glance, this game appears to favor Oakland with respect to trends and key player matchups, especially their strong home record against Denver. Furthermore, recent underwhelming performances ATS for Denver suggest they might have trouble in Las Vegas against them and suggest the Raiders may hold an edge here.
However, one cannot discount the Broncos’ impressive recent record and their defense thwarting the Raiders’ offense; under is a safe bet given both teams’ trends; for those exploring prop bets focusing on individual performances like receiving yards for Davante Adams or rushing yards for Javonte Williams could prove fruitful.
For those looking for the best betting websites, it’s essential to consider the odds, the trends, and the context of the game.
Score Prediction: Raiders 21, Broncos 17
