Broncos vs Raiders Spreads 2011 NFL Predictions Week 9: The well-rested Oakland Raiders take on bitter rivals Denver Broncos, Sunday Nov 6th, as the Raiders look for their fifth straight win over Denver. The Raiders won their last meeting 23-20, on the road, in 2011. NFL oddsmakers have the Raiders as -8.5 point home favorites over the Broncos with the over/under set at 42.5 points. Finish off your NFL Predictions Week 9 by getting your bet on the latest Broncos vs Raiders Spreads available now.
Denver (2-5, 1-2 V) lost to the Detroit Lions 10-45, at home, in Week 8. QB Tim Tebow was sacked seven times and the Lions turned his two turnovers into touchdowns. Tebow finished 18 for 39 for 172 yards with a touchdown pass to WR Eric Decker. There was no let-up by the Lions, who relished in their taunts of Tebow, who has been sacked 13 times in his two starts since supplanting Kyle Orton after a 1-4 start.
Broncos coach John Fox seemed to leave open the possibility of another quarterback change after this debacle. "It's too early to say. I haven't even taken a shower yet, let alone look at the tape," Fox said when asked who would be his quarterback next weekend. "But we'll look at it and make changes where we see are needed. We've definitely got to get better." Tebow knew nothing of his starting status Nov. 6 against Oakland. The Broncos need to conform more of their playbook to fit Tebow's game. The biggest difference in the Denver offense since Tebow has taken over is the number of times the Broncos have tried to run out of the shotgun formation. With Tebow at quarterback, they tried running the ball in the shotgun 16 times against Miami and 18 times against Detroit. The previous high with Orton as the starter was five times, against the Chargers, with Tebow getting three of those carries.
Oakland (5-3, 3-0 H) was on their bye week in Week 8. In Week 7 they got skunked by Kansas City 0-28, at home. QB Kyle Boller and Carson Palmer were both rusty. Boller became the first Raiders quarterback in 13 years to throw three interceptions in the first half. Palmer relieved in the second half and threw three more interceptions. Coach Jackson was coy all week about whether Boller or Palmer would start at quarterback in Oakland's first game since Jason Campbell broke his collarbone. With star RB Darren McFadden leaving in the first quarter with an injured right foot, it didn't much matter.
The Raiders began preparation in earnest for the Denver Broncos on Wednesday, charting a new direction for the offense with Carson Palmer at quarterback. Judging from the way Darren McFadden was struggling on crutches en route to the parking lot, their leading rusher won't be a part of it. Jackson and offensive coordinator Al Saunders are retooling the offense from what it was under Jason Campbell to accentuate Palmer's skills, with a new piece arriving at practice in veteran wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh. "There are different strengths," Jackson said. "Obviously, I played to Jason's strengths and now I will play to Carson's strengths. I feel very good about where we are." Palmer, who worked with Raiders receivers last week during two bye-week practices and two days afterward, said the difference in terms of command is dramatic. "There's no comparison, this week to last Wednesday," Palmer said. "I'm comfortable with the entire playbook, comfortable with the guys, comfortable with the snap count. Get $50 in Free NFL Picks here.
Recent Trends to Consider:
Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Underdog is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 meetings.
Road team is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Broncos are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
Raiders are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. loss.
Raiders are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Raiders are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 vs. AFC West.
Raiders are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games following a ATS loss.
Broncos are 0-4-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Denver Broncos vs Oakland Raiders
When: Sunday Nov 06@4:05 PM ET
Pick: Raiders -8.5
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The Bottom Line: The Raiders may have trouble with no running game, but now that Palmer has time to go over the playbook, they should be able to win. Cover is a whole different ball game. Start the 2011 NFL season off right by getting your bet on the latest Denver Broncos vs Oakland Raiders Spreads available now.
