The AFC West takes over Thursday Night Football (Friday morning AEDT) in Week 10 as the Broncos host the Raiders at Mile High. Denver enters red-hot and confident, while Las Vegas is hanging on for dear life, hoping to stop a slump before the season fully slips away. With division stakes on the line and a short-week grind ahead, this matchup is all about momentum and survival in a crowded AFC picture.
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NFL Week 10 Raiders at Broncos Betting Tips
Friday, 12.15pm (AEDT)
Denver Broncos
Denver comes in riding a six-game winning streak and looking every bit like a team that has found its rhythm at the right time. Their defense has sparked the surge, creating turnovers and dominating in critical moments, while the offense has played complementary football and avoided mistakes. Confidence inside the building is high, and with a heavy run of division games approaching, the Broncos view this matchup as a statement opportunity.
Injuries exist, as they do for every team this time of year, but there has been no sign of panic or roster shake-ups. Denver chose continuity at the deadline, backing the group they believe can push for the postseason. The key here will be sticking to what’s worked: establishing tempo early, keeping the defense fresh, and taking advantage of a Raiders team that has been vulnerable, especially in the passing game.
Las Vegas Raiders
Las Vegas enters at 2-6 and coming off a painful overtime loss, the kind that can sap confidence if not handled swiftly. The offense flashes in moments but has struggled with consistency, particularly in protection and finishing drives. There is talent, but rhythm has been fleeting and execution late in games has cost them opportunities.
Defensively, the Raiders have struggled to slow opposing passing attacks and now face a Broncos team that thrives when it can control pace and pick spots through the air. Short-week travel to altitude isn’t doing them favors either. The mission is simple: find any spark, avoid falling behind early, and keep this from turning into another long night. But on paper, the matchup tilts against them.
Prediction
Everything here points toward Denver maintaining momentum. Their defense is in form, their offense has leaned into efficiency and confidence, and they’re at home in a primetime divisional game with real stakes. If the Broncos start fast, they should control the flow, force Vegas into obvious passing situations, and let their defense dictate.
The Raiders may have a moment or two early, as division games occasionally get weird, but sustaining pressure on Denver across four quarters in this environment feels unlikely. Expect the Broncos to pull away as the game goes on, leaning on physicality and defensive playmaking. Broncos win by double digits, somewhere around 31-18, with Denver asserting control late.
Broncos -9
$1.90 (2 Units)
Player Prop
Courtland Sutton Anytime TD
Sutton isn’t exactly lighting up the stat sheet weekly, but he’s still Denver’s most trusted red-zone target when they want to throw it. He’s got four touchdowns in nine games, not elite volume, but enough to show he’s the first guy they look toward when they dial up a contested catch opportunity near the paint. His size and physical style give him a real edge against a Raiders secondary that has struggled with bigger receivers.
Sutton Anytime TD
$2.40 (1 Unit)
