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NFL Handicapping Analysis: Week 2
(1-0) Green Bay Packers vs. Denver Broncos (1-0)
Date: Sunday, August 18th
Time: 8:00 ET
Venue: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver CO
NFL ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Green Bay +7 | Denver -7
NFL Moneyline Odds: Green Bay +259 | Denver -335
NFL Betting Total: O/U 39
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Packers vs. Broncos Gameday
NFL Preseason Week 2 showdown! The Green Bay Packers and Denver Broncos, both sitting at 1-0, are set to clash this Sunday at 8:00 PM ET at Empower Field at Mile High. The Packers are rolling in with confidence after silencing Cleveland last week with a solid win.
Meanwhile, the Broncos edged out the Colts in a thrilling high scoring game.
Finishing with 36 combined points, the Packers and Broncos fell short of the O/U line of 44 points in last year’s matchup. The Broncos picked up the 19-17 win, and they not only won the game, but they also covered the spread, as they were 1.5-point favorites heading into the game.
Green Bay Packers
The Packers are now 1-0 in the pre-season after picking up a 23-10 win over the Browns. Heading into the game, the Packers were 5.5-point underdogs, and with the point spread at 23-10, they covered the spread.
As for the over/under line, the line was sitting at 38.5 points, and with the Packers and Browns combining for 33 points, they finished just under the line.
Green Bay Packers Stats
Green Bay’s offense picked up 18 first downs in their 23-10 win over the Browns, finishing with 220 yards through the air on 28 attempts. They also had a good day on the ground, rushing for 155 yards on 34 attempts. The Packers’ offense was efficient on third down, converting 57.1% of their chances.
Quarterback Sean Clifford finished with 111 yards passing and 52% completions. He was the leading passer for the Packers, and although he didn’t throw any touchdowns, he also didn’t have any interceptions.
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In their most recent game, the Packers’ defense held the Browns to just 56 yards on 21 rushing attempts, finishing with 56 yards on the ground. Despite allowing 16 first downs, they limited Cleveland to just 10 points in a 23-10 win.
Against the pass, the Packers gave up 188 yards on 24 completions. They finished with three sacks and held the Browns to a 46.2% third-down conversion rate. Additionally, they came out ahead in the turnover differential and led in QB hits.
Denver Broncos
After a big 52-yard touchdown from Zach Wilson to Blake Watson, the Denver Broncos pulled away and finished with a 34-30 win over the Colts in this week one pre-season matchup. The Broncos are now 1-0 in the pre-season, and this one was a high-scoring affair, with a combined 64 points and a 38.5 O/U line heading into the game.
Heading into the 4th quarter, the Broncos led 27-17. And despite being slight 1.5-point underdogs, the Broncos’ victory was covered the spread. Our pre-game point spread line had the Broncos at +1.5.
Denver Broncos Stats
Bo Nix had a good game for the Broncos, finishing with 125 yards and a touchdown on 15/21 passing. He was not sacked and ended with a passer rating of 102. Denver’s offense put up 32 first downs and 279 yards in their 34-30 win over the Colts.
For the game, the Broncos ran for 131 yards on 38 attempts, with Nix leading the way with 125 yards. Their running game was led by Audric Estime, who finished with 31 yards and one rushing touchdown.
In their 34-30 win over the Colts, the Broncos’ defense was led by their pass rush, as they came away with two sacks and held Indianapolis to just 64 rushing yards on 23 attempts. Despite allowing 5 rushing first downs, the Broncos’ defense was tough up front and limited the Colts’ ground game.
In the passing game, the Broncos allowed 219 yards through the air on 26 attempts, with the Colts finishing with 17 completions. One of the Broncos’ key plays was coming away with an interception, helping them finish with a 65.4% completion percentage allowed and holding the Colts to a 40% third-down conversion rate.
Green Bay Packers vs. Denver Broncos NFL Football Betting Trends
- The Packers are 5-0 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Broncos are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Packers are 5-5 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Broncos have gone 3-6-1 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Packers’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Broncos’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
Packers vs. Broncos Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | +150 | +259 | +3.5 | +7 |
| Broncos | -175 | -336 | -3.5 | -7 |
4* Free Week 2 NFL Betting Prediction: Green Bay +7
Our projected final score for this pre-season matchup between the Packers and Broncos is 17-16 in favor of Green Bay. With the point spread sitting at -7 in favor of the Packers, we are taking the Broncos to cover as our top pick vs. the spread.
As for the over/under, with the line at 39 points, we have a projected combined score of 33 points, making the under our top pick for this pre-season matchup.
Matt LaFleur isn’t shy about giving his young Packers roster some August reps, keeping them sharp and ready. On the Denver side, Bo Nix is expected to take the reins with most of the first-team snaps this week as he gears up for his start against Green Bay.
The Broncos’ quarterback situation is heating up, and with roster cuts looming, every play counts.
The betting lines are set with Denver favored by 7, but don’t count out the Packers just yet.
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Green Bay Packers vs. Denver Broncos NFL Betting Tweet Of The Day
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— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) August 16, 2024
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