NFL Picks, Predictions Week 10: Denver Broncos vs. Las Vegas Raiders

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The Denver Broncos (7-2) will renew their rivalry with the Las Vegas Raiders (2-6) on Thursday Night Football. The Broncos were able to sweep the Raiders last season, getting the edge back in the series after losing eight in a row to their long-time nemesis.

The two teams are heading in opposite directions entering Week 10. The Broncos will be looking for their seventh win in a row, while the Raiders are struggling in year one under head coach Pete Carroll. The Broncos will be looking to maintain their lead in the AFC West and can’t afford to drop one to a team that has played quite poorly thus far this season.

The Raiders will bring in first-round pick Ashton Jeanty as well as tight end Brock Bowers, who is coming off a huge Week 9 performance that saw him catch 12 passes for 127 yards and three touchdowns in a loss to the Jaguars. The Broncos will need to be ready for those players as the Raiders are hungry for a win.

How do the experts predict this one shaking out?

Denver Broncos vs. Las Vegas Raiders Week 10 expert picks

Vinnie Iyer, The Sporting News: Broncos 30, Raiders 17

“The Broncos are difficult to stop at home because that’s where Bo Nix and the offense perform best. They also proved their defense remains nasty all-around when not having Patrick Surtain II in pass coverage. The Raiders worked until the end of overtime in Week 9 and will come in weary for a tough all-around game with one Super Bowl-winning coach (Sean Payton) getting the better of the other (Pete Carroll).”

Bill Bender, The Sporting News: Broncos 33, Raiders 18

“It’s a high spread for a division game – but the Broncos’ pass rush will force a few turnovers from Geno Smith. The Raiders have been outscored 112-30 in their last three road losses. Tight end Brock Bowers – who had 127 yards and three TDs last week – didn’t play in two of those losses. It still feels like the Broncos have control at home – even if they are 1-3 ATS when favored by more than seven points this season.”

Pete Prisco, CBS Sports: Broncos 28, Raiders 14

“The Raiders are a mess, while the Broncos are surging. Denver has a fierce defense that will slow the Raiders offense and get after Geno Smith. Bo Nix will do enough at home to get the Broncos their third straight victory to stay atop the AFC West.”

Jeremy Cluff, Arizona Republic: Broncos 27, Raiders 13

“The Broncos currently have a 6-game win streak, tied for the longest in the NFL. It will be seven games after Thursday Night Football in NFL Week 10. Denver’s defense will feast on Geno Smith.”

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NFL Picks, Predictions Week 10: Denver Broncos vs. Las Vegas Raiders

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