Sports Betting Spotlight: Denver Broncos 2017 season preview

By Todd Dewey Las Vegas Review-Journal

7 years ago

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) warms up prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Green Bay Packers, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Denver. AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) runs against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) lines up agasint the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

File-THis Aug. 26, 2017, file photo shows Denver Broncos running back Jamaal Charles (28) running against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Denver. The Chiefs cut Charles, their all-time leading rusher, this spring to save $6 million in salary cap space. The Broncos signed him to a one-year deal worth up to $4 million. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) warms up prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

The Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart (@KellyInVegas) and CG Technology sports book vice-president Matthew Holt preview the Broncos’ season in the 32nd of a series of 32 NFL team videos in 32 days.

Denver finished 9-7 last season overall and against the spread.

The Broncos boast arguably the NFL’s best defense, which features linebacker Von Miller and cornerback Aqib Talib. They were the only team in the league to allow less than 200 passing yards per game last season and finished fourth in scoring defense (18.6 ppg).

Denver features wide receivers Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders and running backs C.J. Anderson and Jamaal Charles, but has a big question mark at quarterback in starter Trevor Siemian.

The Broncos also face the NFL’s most difficult schedule, taking on eight 10-win teams.

Denver’s 2017 season win total is 8 (Under minus-123).

Odds are subject to change.

2017 Sports Betting Spotlight schedule*

Aug. 11: Pittsburgh Steelers

Aug. 12: Tennessee Titans

Aug. 13: Indianapolis Colts

Aug. 14: Cleveland Browns

Aug. 15: Cincinnati Bengals

Aug. 16: Jacksonville Jaguars

Aug. 17: Baltimore Ravens

Aug. 18: Houston Texans