| Denver Broncos vs Oakland Raiders NFL Week 12 Predictions |
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Thursday, 20 November 2008
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 The Denver Broncos have rebounded nicely after a three game losing skid to win back to back games, while the Oakland Raiders continue to struggle losing four straight. The Denver Broncos (6-4) host the Oakland Raiders (2-8), Sunday Nov 23, at Invesco Field for some bone crunching NFL Week 12 action. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Broncos as -9 ½ point home favs over the Raiders with the over/under set at 42 ½ points. Get your Denver Broncos vs Oakland Raiders NFL Week 12 Predictions in now at Sportsbook.comThe Broncos beat the Falcons 24-20 on the road in Week 11. QB Jay Cutler made 19 of 27 passes for 216 yards with one touchdown pass; he has 19 touchdown passes for 2,731 yards with 11 interceptions in 10 starts. Their top rusher on the day was FB Peyton Hillis with 10 carries for 44 yards with two touchdowns. Their top receiver on the day was WR Brandon Marshalll with six catches for 89 yards. The Broncos are averaging are averaging 24.8 ppg and they give up an average 27.1 ppg. At home they are 3-2 SU where they average 24.6 ppg and they give up an average 26.6 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked third best in the league averaging 388 yards a game, thanks to their third ranked passing game that’s good for 279 yards per-game. Their running game sits idly ranked 18th in the league averaging 108 yards a game. TE Daniel Graham leads the Broncos with four touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 29th in the league allowing 387 yards per-game, no thanks to their 26th ranked rush defense that allows 142 yards a game, they are just as bad against the pass with a 29th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 244 yards per-game. The Broncos are 3-6-1 ATS and 5-4 over/under. The Raiders lost to the Dolphins 15-17 on the road in Week 11. QB Jamarcus Russell made 15 of 22 passes for 156 yards. Their top rusher on the day was RB Justin Fargas with 17 carries for 57 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Ronald Curry with six catches for 73 yards. The Raiders are averaging 12.6 ppg and they give up an average 24.2 ppg. On the road they are 1-4 SU where they average 14.8 ppg and they give up an average 22.4 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 30th in the league averaging 256 yards a game, thanks to their 10th ranked running game that’s good for 118 yards per-game. Their passing game sits horribly ranked worst in the league averaging 137 yards a game. WR Johnnie Lee Higgins leads the Raiders with two touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 25th in the league allowing 359 yards per-game, no thanks to their 30th ranked rush defense that allows 164 yards a game, they are average against the pass with a 12th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 194 yards per-game. The Raiders are 4-6 ATS and 4-6 over/under. Recent Trends to Consider:
Denver Broncos vs Oakland Raiders NFL Week 12 Predictions When: Sun, Nov 23, 2008 4:15 PM ET Line: Sportsbook.com Pick: Broncos -9 ½ Point-Spreads.com Denver Broncos vs Oakland Raiders NFL Week 12 Predictions – Broncos -9 ½ The Bottom Line: The Broncos won’t have to worry about their bad defense because the Raiders have NO offense. Go Broncos! Get your Denver Broncos vs Oakland Raiders NFL Week 12 Predictions in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!                         |
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