WagerTalk NFL handicapper Andy Lang offers his Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos NFL Week 16 betting preview. At the time of posting, this AFC West showdown is lined as a pick’em, with the total sitting at 41.5 points.<\/p>\n
Stay on top of the latest NFL<\/a> updates direct from Las Vegas!<\/em><\/p>\n Drew Lock will be starting at quarterback for Denver, and that\u2019s probably not a good thing for Broncos fans wanting a win. Bridgewater went out with a scary head injury, and while there\u2019s still hope for Denver in the playoff spot they are probably not going to make it to the postseason as they have the Rams and Chiefs after this game.<\/p>\n The Raiders are also 7-7 and have tough matchups after this against the Colts and Chargers, and have a little better outside shot at the playoffs than Denver. That being said, this is a crazy year where anything can and is happening so expect both teams to give full effort and play as if a playoff opportunity is on the line.<\/p>\n I would feel good about the Broncos in this matchup, but I see Drew Lock as a fairly significant downgrade from Teddy Bridgewater. Bridgewater is a beloved player in the locker room, and not that players don\u2019t like Drew Lock, but when a team loses a leader like that before a big game (especially the quarterback) it can be tough on a team.<\/p>\n Lock played 13 games last season and threw 16 touchdowns and 15 interceptions, and this year has only played in a few games going 22-40 with a TD and two interceptions. The only game this season Lock played significant time was against the Ravens where he played the second half and managed to lead the team to 0 points with an interception.<\/p>\n I don\u2019t really take ATS or Spread records for Denver into account when handicapping this game with Lock at QB, but I have low expectations.<\/p>\n The Raiders are coming off an interesting win against Cleveland on Monday where they managed to defeat Nick Mullens and the Browns in a 16-14 contest. That marks the second victory for them in their last seven games, the other being the crazy Thanksgiving Cowboys game, and when we\u2019re looking at a Raiders team that has scored 16 or fewer points in six of seven games since their bye week going up against a Denver team that averages 20.4 points a game this season and now has Drew Lock at QB, the play is pretty simple.<\/p>\n Take the under. This should look a lot like the Raiders-Browns game we saw on Monday with few touchdowns as Denver allows the third fewest points per game in the NFL at 17.4. Take the TD props under and the field goal props over on this one.<\/p>\n OFFICIAL PLAY: UNDER 41.5 Points<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc40\ud83e\udd11 @thegoldsheet<\/a> is feeling the Holiday Spirit! From today until January 2nd, you can have FREE ACCESS to the Gold Sheet. \u2014 WagerTalk (@WagerTalk) December 24, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n
\n NFL Week 16<\/th>\n Betting Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n \n Point Spread:<\/td>\n Las Vegas Raiders pick’em vs Denver Broncos<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Total:<\/td>\n 41.5 Points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Game Time:<\/td>\n 4:25pm ET \/ 1:25pm PT on Sunday, December 26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Stadium:<\/td>\n Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n TV:<\/td>\n CBS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos Predictions<\/h2>\n
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