NFL Betting Tips: Raiders at Denver Broncos

In 1960, the then-Oakland Raiders and Denver Broncos opened for business in the West Division of the new American Football League.

Since then, they have developed one of the greatest rivalries in sports, playing in the now-AFC West Division.

These days, the Raiders are trying to get out of their own way.

At the same time, the Broncos are threatening to end the Kansas City Chiefs' dynasty.

Despite the disparity in their records, the Broncos and Raiders contest is expected to be a competitive game.

It is a rivalry in which you can literally throw out the records and stats and expect anything.

Raiders at Broncos Preview

On Thursday, November 6, 2025, the Denver Broncos will host the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO. Kickoff time is 8:15 p.m. ET with television coverage on Prime Video.

Public Betting Odds Factors

• Although the Las Vegas Raiders have a large fan base, it no longer translates into NFL betting odds action at the window.

• The Raiders are among the least appealing teams in the NFL.

• So far in 2025, Las Vegas is deep in the red and showing no signs of offering reliable value.

• Although the Broncos are leading the AFC West, they are not in the black.

• Denver has won some close games with miraculous comebacks.

• Additionally, the Broncos have the metrics of a quality team. But that is not yet translating into consistent trips to the payout window.

Raiders at Broncos Predictions

Handicapping Factors to Consider 

• The Raiders have been in the red for road games.

• Las Vegas is trending under the total on the road.

• Denver has made bank at home

• The Broncos have vastly superior metrics to the Raiders

• Denver is in much better form with the better quarterback.

Raiders at Broncos Prime Best Bet: Denver Broncos 

Raiders at Broncos Betting Tips

• Denver opened as a 9.5-point favorite and a -560 moneyline chalk.

• Las Vegas opened as a 9.5-point dog and a +420 moneyline dog.

• The Raiders and Broncos opened with a total of 41.5.

Las Vegas Raiders 

• Las Vegas ranks 30^th for total offense, 24^th for passing, 30^th for rushing, 29^th for scoring, and 29^th for fewest turnovers committed.

• Las Vegas ranks 18^th for total defense, 19^th vs. the pass, 16^th vs. the rush, 23^rd for fewest points allowed, and 26^th for takeaways.

• Last game, the Las Vegas Raiders lost 30-29 in overtime against the Jacksonville Jaguars as 1-point home dogs.

• The game went over the total of 44.

• Las Vegas is 2-6 straight up, 2-5-1 against the spread, and 3-5 over/under the total.

Denver Broncos 

• Denver ranks 15^th in total offense, 18th in passing, 8th in rushing, 14th in scoring, and 20th in fewest turnovers committed.

• Denver ranks 3^rd for total defense, 5^th vs. the pass, 8^th vs. the rush, 5^th for fewest points allowed, and 25^th for takeaways.

• In the last game, the Denver Broncos won 18-15 against the Houston Texans as 2.5-point road dogs. The game went under the total of 42.

• Now, Denver is 7-2 straight up, 4-4-1 against the spread, and 3-6 over/under the total.

Raiders at Broncos Head-to-Head and Key Stats

• In the series between Las Vegas and Denver, the Raiders got the money in 12 of the last 15 meetings.

• Las Vegas and Denver went over the total in six of their last nine games.

• Specifically in Denver, the Raiders covered five of their most recent seven visits against the Broncos.

• Three of the last five meetings between the Raiders and Broncos at Denver went over the total.

• The Raiders have not been a good betting value on the road.

• Las Vegas covered the spread in only three of its most recent nine away games.

• The Raiders went under the total in six of their last seven road tilts.

• Denver has been an increasingly good betting value at home.

• The Broncos have cashed in seven of their most recent nine games.

• Only three of the Broncos’ last eight home games went over the total.