Denver Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders: Match Predictions, Picks, Odds

The season is over for both the Las Vegas Raiders (7-9) and Denver Broncos (8-8), but both will be playing to see if they have a shot at draft picks like Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. or Georgia’s hard by Brock Bowers.

The Raiders are coming off a 23-20 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell threw for 299 yards and two touchdowns, both against veteran receiver Davante Adams.

Last week, the Broncos defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 16-9 in their first game with Jarrett Stidham playing for Russell Wilson. The journeyman quarterback threw for 224 yards and one touchdown. Stidham was with the Raiders last year and started when Derek Carr was on the bench.

Las Vegas won the Week 1 matchup between the two AFC West teams. Jimmy Garoppolo quarterbacked and threw two touchdowns, both to Jacoby Meyers. The Raiders have won seven straight against Denver.

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Raiders vs Broncos odds, money line, over/under

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Spread: Raiders (-2.5)
Moneyline: Raiders (-155); Broncos (+130)
Over/Under: 38

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Lorenzo Reyes: Raiders 20, Broncos 14

Both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention. Both are inconsistent. I think there are better plays, but I still don’t trust Jarrett Stidham as a quarterback.

Tyler Dragon: Raiders 26, Broncos 21

Antonio Pierce’s final audition for the Raiders’ head coaching job. Pierce deserves credit for staying competitive during the Raiders’ poor season. Expect the Raiders to end the year on a positive note. This looks to be Russell Wilson’s last game as the Broncos QB and he will be watching from the bench.

Safid Dean: Raiders 24, Broncos 17

Both teams are out of the playoff mix, but which coach needs this win more? Sean Payton, whose first season was a failure, or Antonio Pierce, who could use the win to improve his job prospects? The Raiders have another run of success this season and need to win at home this week.

Victoria Hernandez: Raiders 20, Broncos 17

Antonio Pierce has one more chance to prove he should be the full-time head coach, and Las Vegas knows Jarrett Stidham is far from a franchise quarterback. The drama surrounding Russell Wilson’s placement will be enough of a distraction for the Raiders to go in and grab another win in this bitter rivalry.

Jordan Mendoza: Raiders 23, Broncos 18

With a playoff spot out of the question for either side, Antonio Pierce knows this will be his last audition for the permanent head coaching job in Las Vegas. He continues to build his case with his defense, making life a nightmare against former Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham.

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