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Game Info: November 24, 2024 4:05PM EST @ Allegiant Stadium
However, Denver comes into this game carrying a huge wave of momentum after such a dominant recent win and has struggled to maintain this momentum throughout the season. On the other hand, Las Vegas is up against the wall because of a few hard losses most recently but could still be tough because the offense is really strong in abilities. The two teams meet again facing several injuries that could play a major role in the end result too. Here lies a very nice contest brewing at Allegiant Stadium, possibly with implications on the postseason.
Betting Odds and Info
These are the latest odds as of writing:
Moneyline: Broncos 1.38 , Raiders 3.15
Spread: Broncos -5.5 , Raiders +5.5
Over/Under: 41.5
Team Recent Performance
Denver Broncos
On November 18, they manhandled Atlanta, 38-6, as -2 favorites, with the game going under the 44.5 total. The previous week, November 11, they lost narrowly to Kansas City, 16-14, but covered the +7.5 line in a low-scoring game that went under 42.5. They were beaten badly, 41-10, at Baltimore on November 4. They failed to cover a +9 spread as the total went over 46.5. On October 28, they defeated Carolina, 28-14, as -13 favorites, the game going over 40.5. Back on October 18, they just leveled the field against New Orleans 33-10 as -2.5 chalks, making it over the total of 37 easily.
Las Vegas Raiders
On November 18, they suffered a defeat against Miami wherein they were down 34-19 playing as +8 underdogs and this marked the over as they made it over a 43.5 total. They lost 41-24 at Cincinnati on November 4th, again failing to beat the +8 spread with the over surpassing 44.5. Then they lost narrowly to Kansas City with a score of 27-20 on October 28 but managed to cover the +9 point spread and went over on a total of 43. They were edged out by Los Angeles 20-15 on October 21, which covered as +7 underdogs in a game that went under the 43 total. Finally, they were defeated by Pittsburgh 32-13 on October 14, while standing as +3.5 underdogs, and the total went over 37.
Team Head-to-Head Matchup
Going head-to-head, the Denver Broncos (2-8) and Las Vegas Raiders (8-2) appear to highlight the visible disparity achieved in the performance. Raiders have reigned supreme over the record section (8-2) for this matchup, as well as ATS (8-2), with both teams most even on O/U at 5-5. The offense, however, totally dominates by thundering through the scoring average of 25.1 points per game in comparison to 19.9 by the Broncos. Also, the Raiders premier in rushing yards (127.8 vs. 81.8) and passing yards (253.1 vs. 221.2), which leads up to greater total yardage per game (380.9 vs. 303). In turnovers, both match up equally, with average theft at 1.2 per match.
Team Injuries
Denver Broncos
Alex Singleton (LB, ACL) is on IR and out for the season with an ACL injury, while Josh Reynolds (WR, hand) remains on IR. Zach Allen (DE, heel) is questionable, but Ben Powers (G, shoulder) has been upgraded to probable. Quinn Bailey (OT, ankle) is on IR, and Brandon Jones (S, abdominal) is also upgraded to probable. Tyler Badie (RB, back) is out indefinitely.
Las Vegas Raiders
Cody Whitehair (C, ankle) is questionable. Christian Wilkins (DT, foot) is IR. Alexander Mattison (RB, ankle) downgraded to doubtful; Marcus Epps (S, knee) is out for the season. There are Andre James (T, ankle), Harrison Bryant (TE, ankle), and Jack Jones (CB, back) showing questionable signals. There are Malcolm Koonce (DE, knee) and Luke Masterson (LB, knee) on IR. Nate Hobbs (CB, ankle) and Jakorian Bennett (CB, shoulder) have both been ruled out. Zamir White (RB, quad) downgraded to doubtful, Aidan O’Connell (QB, thumb) indefinite, and Jeff Foreman (WR, knee) went on IR.
SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction
The Denver Broncos will win and cover the spread with the total staying under 41.5.
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