The Oakland Raiders are 2-5 straight up and 0-7 against the spread in their last seven games at home. The Raiders will try to turn their home luck around and take over sole possession of first place in the AFC West with a win over the Denver Broncos.
Broncos vs. Raiders 2016 odds: Oakland looking to end ATS losing streak at home Sunday night
The Oakland Raiders and the Denver Broncos battle for first place in the AFC West on Sunday night, with the Raiders set as slim favorites for the primetime contest.
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Oakland is a 1-point favorite on Sunday night at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com. In their last 21 games coming off of a win, the Raiders are just 5-16 SU.
The Raiders haven’t had a winning season or made the postseason since they advanced to the Super Bowl back in 2002. Those streaks could come to an end this season with the Raiders playing some excellent football, jumping out to a 6-2 SU and 5-3 ATS start through the first half of the season.
Oakland still has its share of problems with penalties and inconsistent play on defense, but Derek Carr has established himself as a legitimate franchise quarterback early in his young career.
Denver has dominated this head-to-head series in recent seasons. The Broncos are 8-1 SU and 7-2 ATS in their last nine games against the Raiders per the OddsShark NFL Database.
Betting Line / Total: Oakland -1 / 43.5 Points
Trend: The Raiders are 2-5 SU and 0-7 ATS in their last seven games at home.
Trend: The Broncos are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games.
The Broncos have lived up to their reputation as one of the best defensive teams in the NFL. But on offense, the Broncos have actually exceeded expectations as Trevor Siemian has proven to be a solid starter with eight touchdown passes and just four interceptions in seven starts this season.
With Siemian playing well and the defense doing its job, Denver looks to be a legitimate Super Bowl contender again in 2016 with a 6-2 SU and ATS record thus far. Denver is 8-2 ATS over its last 10 games overall.
Sunday night’s total is set at 43.5 points. The OVER is 8-2 in Denver’s last eight road games against teams with winning records.
Oakland’s offense has been outstanding this season, but the path to an AFC West title runs through the Broncos. The Raiders are a vastly improved team in 2016, but a win at home over the defending champions to start the second half of the season would elevate Oakland into a serious playoff contender.
Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders
When: Sunday, November 6, 8:30 p.m. ET
Where: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California
