Time for this weeks contest. 50 xtals are on the line, so please pay attention to the rules so you don't disqualify your self. 1. Tell me the winning team 2. Give me the EXAXT final score 3. Provide a reason for your guess. Failure to provide a reason disqualifies the guess. 4. Offer no more than 2 guesses per page. All guesses after the second one will be disqualified. So, today's game is the raiders vs the Broncos. What are my thoughts? Look for a dominant bronco win. The Broncos have the edge with a home game, and even though Peyton is long in the tooth, he still has moments of brilliance. Add to the fact that the raiders just aren't that sting this year and I see a win by the Broncos. Final score Broncos 27, raiders 20 Now that you have my dubious analysis, here is what the professionals at odds shark have to say Odds Shark Analysis The Denver Broncos own the recent rivalry with the Oakland Raiders, winning the last seven meetings in a row by an average of 22 points, going 6-1 against the spread. But the Raiders have revenge in mind and will try to put an end to that losing streak when they host the unbeaten Broncos Sunday afternoon. Point spread: The Broncos opened as six-point favorites; the total was 43.5 early in the week, according to sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark. (Line updates and matchup report) NFL pick, via Odds Shark computer: 20.4-20.1 Raiders Why the Broncos can cover the spread Denver is off to a 4-0 start to this season, 3-1 ATS, after outlasting Minnesota last week 23-20. The Broncos led the Vikings 10-0 and 20-10, allowed the Vikes to tie the game at 20, but then drove 55 yards for what turned out to be the game-winning field goal. Minnesota then drove to midfield in the final half-minute, but Denver safety T.J. Ward forced a Teddy Bridgewater fumble, and Von Miller jumped on it to seal the victory. On the day, the Broncos outrushed the Vikings 144-113 with help from a 72-yard scoring jaunt by Ronnie Hillman. Denver couldn't hold on for the cover as a seven-point favorite last week. However, it has already covered five points against Baltimore and three points at Detroit and won outright as a three-point dog at Kansas City. Last year, the Broncos swept the season series from Oakland by an average score of 44-16, covering at 13 and 16 points. Why the Raiders can cover the spread The Raiders opened this season, their first under new head coach Jack Del Rio, with a bad loss at home to the Cincinnati but have improved since. They came up with a big effort in an upset of Baltimore, then snapped an 11-game road losing streak with a 27-20 victory at Cleveland. Last week, Oakland almost made it two in a row on the road but lost on a long field goal on the final play of the game at Chicago 22-20. The Raiders took a 20-19 lead with two minutes to go last week on a Sebastian Janikowski field goal and forced the Bears into a 4th-and-5 situation a few moments later, but they gave up a first down on a Jay Cutler pass, then two more, leading to Chicago's game-winning kick. Realistically, Oakland is just one play from being 3-1 both straight up and ATS this season. Smart pick Denver pounded Oakland twice last year, but the Broncos aren't quite the machine they were then, while the Raiders aren't quite the same doormats. The smart money in this spot resides with the divisional home dog. Betting trends The Broncos are 7-0 SU and 6-1 ATS in their last seven games against the Raiders. The Raiders are 0-4 SU and ATS in their last four games before the bye. The Raiders are 4-1 SU and ATS in their last five games as home underdogs. All point spread and lines data courtesy of Odds Shark, and all quotes gathered firsthand unless otherwise noted. Check out Twitter for injury and line movement updates and get the free odds tracker app.
24 raiders 11 Broncos Idek what we're talking about and how the scoring works. Try playing a real game without padding nubs then see how you feel when you get big hits. I'll let myself out before all the haters come because I know they will. Bai.
I'm calling it 27-13 Broncs. Manning and the Broncos will easily contain the still mediocre raider team. Denver's offense is currently 8th in the league against whatever Oakland can muster for D
20 Broncos 14 Raiders Broncos are going to win this game. While they are not putting the points up offensively like they use to, their defense does an amazing job at winning the games for them. Also, as Manning gets healthy more, we can expect to finally see a blow out by him where gets 300 yards. The touchdowns are still tuff for him, but as long as we get up the field we should score at least an easy field goal. That is why I gave them 20 points. 2 touchdowns and 2 field goals. It sounds like something the Broncos would do.
31 raiders 27 Broncos I think it is going to be a brawl. Raiders are looking better this year than they have in a long time. They are going to surprise everyone. I just hope my patriots win
28-13 Broncos win Raiders r just a bad in team in general lol and manning's passing will be on point for the four touchdowns Raiders get one touchdown and two field goals
Raiders 30 broncos 15 Raiders defense is there offence Broncos deff crappy but offense very good but payton.might get injured
21-14 to Denver Because I went to Denver once. It was cool 24-14 to Denver Because they are on a streak
broncos 24 raids 13 I believe the raiders have been just getting lucky last few games and its about to run out
Broncos 27 raiders 14 Because Broncos offense is key to winning games and raiders defense is horrible