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The Denver Broncos (4-5), winners of three games in a row, host the Minnesota Vikings (6-4), who have won five straight, on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High.
Despite sporting a bottom-five defense that ranks worst in the NFL (401.8 yards allowed per game), the Broncos have had more success on offense, ranking 23rd in the NFL by putting up 301.9 yards per game. With 23.3 points per game on the offensive side of the ball, the Vikings rank 12th in the NFL. On defense, they rank 14th, surrendering 20.9 points per game.
Broncos vs. Vikings Picks
The Vikings are projected by Splash Inc. users to both cover the spread and win straight up as underdogs against the Broncos on Sunday. Currently, 65.2% of users are choosing them to win the game and 64.2% expect the Vikings to cover the 2.5-point spread.
Game Info: Broncos vs. Vikings
- Game Day: Sunday, November 19, 2023
- Game Time: 8:20 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBC
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Stadium: Empower Field at Mile High
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See the betting insights and trends below before making a bet on Sunday’s Denver-Minnesota spread (Denver -2.5) or total (42.5 points).
Game Trends for Broncos
- The Broncos are 3-5-1 ATS this season.
- The Broncos are winless against the spread (0-2-1) when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites.
- Broncos games with a set total have hit the over four times this season (44.4%).
Stats & Insights for Broncos
- Despite sporting a bottom-five defense that ranks worst in the NFL (401.8 yards allowed per game), the Broncos have had more success offensively, ranking 23rd in the NFL by totaling 301.9 yards per game.
- The Broncos sport the 15th-ranked scoring offense this year (21.8 points per game), and they’ve been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking worst with 27.6 points allowed per game.
- The Broncos have been a bottom-five pass offense this year, ranking fifth-worst with 184.6 passing yards per contest. Defensively, they are ranked 23rd in the NFL (243.4 passing yards allowed per game).
- With 158.3 rushing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks worst in the NFL, the Broncos have been forced to lean on their 12th-ranked running game (117.3 rushing yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
- The Broncos are averaging a 40.5% third-down percentage on offense, which ranks them 14th in the NFL. Defensively, they rank 14th, giving up a 38.4% third-down percentage.
- In addition to 6.7 yards per play allowed on defense, which ranks worst in the NFL, the Broncos have put up the 15th-ranked yards-per-play average on offense (5.5).
- The Broncos rank ninth in the NFL with a +3 turnover margin after forcing 16 turnovers (sixth in the NFL) while committing 13 (15th in the NFL).
Best Players for Broncos
- Russell Wilson: 1,806 PASS YDS / 200.7 YPG / 67.9% / 18 TD / 4 INT / 40 CAR / 231 RUSH YDS / 0 TD
- Javonte Williams: 111 CAR / 436 YDS / 54.5 YPG / 0 TD / 21 REC / 109 YDS / 13.6 YPG / 2 TD
- Jaleel McLaughlin: 44 CAR / 276 YDS / 30.7 YPG / 1 TD / 14 REC / 69 YDS / 7.7 YPG / 2 TD
- Courtland Sutton: 41 REC / 433 YDS / 48.1 YPG / 7 TD
- Jerry Jeudy: 30 REC / 371 YDS / 46.4 YPG / 1 TD
- Samaje Perine: 25 REC / 266 YDS / 29.6 YPG / 0 TD
- Alex Singleton: 82 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 PD
Game Trends for Vikings
- The Vikings’ ATS record is 6-3-1 this season.
- The Vikings have a 3-1-1 record against the spread this season when an underdog by 2.5 points or more.
- Vikings games have hit the over in three out of 10 opportunities (30%).
Stats & Insights for Vikings
- The Vikings are generating 358.1 total yards per game on offense this season (10th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 323.2 total yards per contest (13th-ranked).
- From an offensive angle, the Vikings are posting 23.3 points per contest (12th-ranked). They rank 14th in the NFL on the other side of the ball (20.9 points surrendered per game).
- The Vikings’ passing attack has been paving the way for the team, as they rank third-best in the NFL with 272.4 passing yards per contest. In terms of defense, they are allowing 224.4 passing yards per game, which ranks 16th.
- The Vikings’ rushing offense has been a bottom-five unit this season, generating 85.7 rushing yards per game, which ranks fourth-worst in the NFL. Defensively, they rank 10th with 98.8 rushing yards allowed per contest.
- The Vikings rank 11th in third-down conversion rate (41.5%) on offense, but they’ve been worse defensively, ranking fifth-worst in the NFL with a 43.6% third-down percentage allowed.
- In terms of yards per play, the Vikings rank ninth in the NFL (5.8) and 11th defensively (5.3 yards allowed per play).
- After forcing 14 turnovers (14th in NFL) and turning the ball over 17 times (26th in NFL) this season, the Vikings own the 19th-ranked turnover margin of -3.
Best Players for Vikings
- Joshua Dobbs: 1,995 PASS YDS / 199.5 YPG / 63.6% / 11 TD / 5 INT / 62 CAR / 368 RUSH YDS / 5 TD
- Alexander Mattison: 130 CAR / 461 YDS / 46.1 YPG / 0 TD / 24 REC / 164 YDS / 16.4 YPG / 3 TD
- T.J. Hockenson: 71 REC / 681 YDS / 68.1 YPG / 4 TD
- Jordan Addison: 45 REC / 603 YDS / 60.3 YPG / 7 TD
- K.J. Osborn: 32 REC / 377 YDS / 41.9 YPG / 2 TD
- Camryn Bynum: 83 TKL / 2 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 2 INT / 8 PD
