Mile High Report
A huge game for the Denver Broncos this week. Sure, the Las Vegas Raiders are just a two-win team, but with Denver needing every single win to keep pace in the AFC for the number one seed. This Raiders team gave them fits in their first meeting too, so this is by no means a gimmie for Bo Nix and the Broncos. If they can come out victorious, then they’ll retake the number one seed in the AFC for the week.
Denver Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders
Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:05 P.M. Mile High time
Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada
ATS Betting Lines: Denver -7.5
Moneyline Odds: Denver -390 / Las Vegas +310
Over/Under: 40.5
Note: All odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.
Collectively, our Mile High Report staff is predicting a Broncos 25-14 road win over the Raiders. Here’s how each of us predicted things would go individually:
Nothing comes easy for the 2025 Denver Broncos. Back in 2015, they needed a CHJ pick six to win 16-9, so it by no means indicates these Broncos are a bad team. It just means they like to do things the hard way. In the end, the Broncos should prevail here and move to 11-2 to keep pace with the equally red-hot New England Patriots. – Tim Lynch
The Broncos will trail at some point in this game. That won’t last long. Las Vegas is playing for the first pick in the draft. Denver is playing for the one seed in the playoffs and home field advantage. It won’t be the nail biting affair we have become accustomed to. The defense is going to get back to sacking QB and this won’t be as close as the final score will indicate. – Adam Malnati
The Broncos were all over Geno Smith and this offensive line the first time around, and the Raiders have done nothing but give up nearly 20 sacks in the three games since these two teams have met. This pass rush is going to feast again. It looks like they’re starting to get things figured out in the backfield with the tandem of RJ Harvey and Jaleel McLaughlin, and that will be dangerous if things really get going. The Broncos handle business again. – Ross Allen
It’s been a thrill to watch the Broncos win all these close games, but demolishing the Raiders would be awesome. Denver’s defense should be able to rattle Geno Smith and cause a few turnovers. The offense definitely needs to find a rhythm and establish the run. If they can accomplish both those things, they should be able to earn their eleventh win of the season. – Chris Hart
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