Denver is not only undefeated against opponents, they’re undefeated against the spread in 2015. The Broncos opened the week giving some points to the Vikings and that line has since moved up, according to vegasinsider.com and other sources.
The bettors in Vegas believe in the Broncos, but our best judgement says that the hook could be a problem.
No. 1 – Denver will toe the line
#Vikings vs. #Broncos line opened at DEN by 4.5, has moved to DEN by 6.5… #NFL
— Kelly Beaton (@KellyBeaton) October 1, 2015
With Denver needing to keep Peyton Manning upright against a dangerous edge rush, expect a heavy dose of C.J. Anderson and Ronnie Hillman in this one.
With an offensive line that’s looking like the occupants of a M*A*S*H unit, don’t expect Anderson and Hillman to be particularly effective.
That means Denver will be depending on the booming leg of Brandon McManus and the Mile High altitude to deliver some points from midfield.
Denver (thanks to the defense, again) will find a way to win this one, but it feels like a six point win. Denver will toe that 6.5 line, but take their first loss against the spread.
Most Broncos fans will be happy to settle for the win.
