Kansas City Chiefs @ Denver Broncos
5Dimes Odds (5Dimes Sportsbook Review): Broncos -13
The Denver Broncos could have been in a far more comfortable position than they are currently. Had they topped the hapless Oakland Raiders at home two weeks ago, the Broncos would have been at 9-7 with a chance at controlling their own destiny this week. Considering the Kansas City Chiefs are in town, controlling their own destiny probably would have been an easy task.
As it stands now, the Broncos have lost two straight games and are now on the outside of the playoffs looking in. For them to qualify, they will need some help.
The Broncos are currently 8-7 and need to win over Kansas City to have a shot at playing another week. While defeating the Chiefs won’t be a difficult task, they’ll need some help from either the Baltimore Ravens or the New York Jets with a loss to get one of the last two AFC Wild Card spots.
The Ravens are playing Oakland while the Jets are hosting the Cincinnati Bengals, who likely won’t be trying too hard.
While the people and the faces have changed, the result is still the same. For a second year in a row Denver has experienced a collapse down the stretch of the season.
Internet Sports Betting Pick: Broncos -13
Baltimore Ravens @ Oakland Raiders
NFL Betting Line: Ravens -10
The Baltimore Ravens are one of two teams in the AFC that control their own destiny. For them, the theory is simple: win and you’re in.
The Ravens may have a tougher time than expected though as they will be playing their second consecutive road game. On top of that, they just played their biggest rival in Pittsburgh and exerted themselves fully. They may have a tough time getting as charged up for this game as they did the previous one.
Oakland is not a good football team and they typically only show up once a month. But they are scrappy at times and if they can avoid turnovers and force the Ravens into a couple, they’ll have a shot to win.
There is nothing on the line for Oakland but there is plenty on the line for Baltimore. But ‘must win’ doesn’t mean ‘will win’. Look for the Raiders to make this one tough on Baltimore.
NFL Picks: Raiders +10
