Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers odds, predictions, and betting tips – two of the best teams in the NFL

The 11-2 Denver Broncos, who are also winners of 10 straight, are set to host the 9-3-1 Green Bay Packers, who have a 0.5 game lead in the NFC North. 

If the season were to end today, the Broncos would be the No. 1 seed in the AFC, while the Packers would be the No. 2 seed. 

Now, let’s check out this weekend’s edition of the NFL in more detail below. 

Broncos vs Packers best bets

• Jordan Love 2+ passing touchdowns – 27/25 with BetMGM
• R.J. Harvey anytime TD – 13/10 with Paddy Power
• Josh Jacobs anytime TD – 8/11 with Sky Bet

As mentioned, the Broncos, who are the home team in this matchup, have won 10 straight. Of those 10, eight have been by one score. Their defence is allowing 89 rushing yards (second), 193 passing yards (10th), and 18.1 points (fourth) per game. 

That said, the Broncos have just 10 takeaways, which is the third-fewest in the NFL. Offensively, it’s been a different story. They’re averaging 121.8 rushing yards (14th), 220.2 passing yards (13th), and 23.7 points (tied for 14th) per game.

The passing attack has performed exceptionally well over their last three games, but two of those games were against low-level opponents like the Washington Commanders and Las Vegas Raiders. 

As for the Packers, they’ve won four straight after losing back-to-back games to the Carolina Panthers and Philadelphia Eagles at home. Those four wins were against the New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions, and Chicago Bears.

Packers quarterback Jordan Love has just four interceptions, and he’s thrown seven touchdown passes over his last two games.

Their offence is averaging 117.2 rushing yards (19th), 223.2 passing yards (12th), 24.8 points (10th) per game. Defensively, they’ve given up 19 points (sixth), 101.4 rushing yards (ninth), and 185.8 passing yards (seventh) per outing. They’re also plus-4 in turnover differential. 

Broncos vs Packers preview

With a team like the Broncos, there are two trains of thought. 

One is that they’re winning close games, which will eventually regress to the mean. 

On the other hand, this could be what makes them an imposing team: they find ways to win. 

One of the key metrics I always look for when examining matchups is pressure. This can change a game massively. Well, the Broncos are second in the NFL in pressures with 212. The Packers are just outside the top 10 with 183. 

As for the offensive lines, the Packers have allowed 164 pressures while the Broncos have allowed 153. 

When under duress, Packers quarterback Jordan Love (who’s been pressured on 37.7% of his dropbacks) has completed 53 of 131 passes (40.5%) for 610 yards, 4.7 yards per attempt, zero touchdowns, two interceptions, and a stunning eight turnover-worthy plays. 

As for Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, he’s completed 44.5% of his passes for 4.2 yards per attempt, five touchdowns, five interceptions, and seven turnover-worthy plays. 

With those numbers in mind, I expect a close game. Thus, I’ll take the points at home. 

Broncos vs Packers tips

Find the latest odds for the Denver Broncos vs. Green Bay Packers courtesy of BetMGM. Odds are subject to change.

Considering the Broncos’ streak of close wins and how well the Packers and Love are playing, the spread makes sense, as the Packers appear to have a bit more offensive upside. However, this will be a true battle of defences that could go either way. 

Jordan Love 2+ passing touchdowns

Love has thrown seven touchdowns over his last two games and has two passing touchdowns or more in three of his last four. 

As for the Broncos’ defence, they’ve given up two passing touchdowns in each of their last two games against mediocre opponents like the Commanders and Raiders. 

Additionally, the Broncos primarily play Cover-1 and Cover-3. Against these, Love has thrown 10 of his 22 touchdowns. 

Back Jordan Love to have 2 passing touchdowns or more against the Broncos at 27/25 with BetMGM

R.J. Harvey anytime TD

Harvey has had an excellent past two games, running 30 times for 110 yards and three touchdowns. He’s also caught nine passes for 52 yards. 

While the Packers didn’t allow a touchdown to a running back last week, they allowed 120 rushing yards. 

Over the three games before that, they allowed three rushing touchdowns. 

While they haven’t allowed a receiving touchdown to a running back this season, Harvey is getting enough work as a pass-catcher that he could be the first to score on them. 

Back R.J. Harvey to score a touchdown against the Packers at 13/10 with Paddy Power

Josh Jacobs anytime TD

I’m looking to the other side, and I believe Jacobs could score, too. 

The Broncos have allowed three rushing touchdowns over their last four games, including one in each week from Weeks 10, 11, and 31. 

Last week, they held the Raiders to just 30 rushing yards, but again, it’s the Raiders, not really a surprise there. 

Over their last two games, Jacobs has handled 84.1% of the running back carries, averaging 4.6 yards per carry and scoring once. 

He’ll get a bunch of volume as a runner and, this season, the Broncos have allowed three receiving touchdowns to running backs, providing him with another possible scoring avenue. 

Back Josh Jacobs to score a touchdown against the Broncos at 8/11 with Sky Bet

Broncos vs Packers injury report

Below are the key injuries to report ahead of this weekend’s action.

Denver Broncos

• Out: Drew Sanders (linebacker) – foot; J.K. Dobbins (running back) – foot; Ben Powers (guard) – biceps;
• Questionable: Nate Adkins (tight end) – knee; Pat Bryant (wide receiver) – hamstring
• Doubtful: N/A

Green Bay Packers

• Out: Elgton Jenkins (centre) – lower-leg fracture; Tucker Kraft (tight end) – knee; Devonte Wyatt (defensive tackle) – ankle; MarShawn Lloyd (running back) – calf
• Questionable: Josh Jacobs (running back) – knee; Zach Tom (offensive tackle) – back; Lukas Van Ness (defensive end) – foot; Kingsley Enagbare (defensive end) – knee; Javon Bullard (safety) – ankle; Savion Williams (wide receiver) – foot; MarShawn Lloyd (running back) – calf; Jayden Reed (wide receiver) – shoulder; Matthew Golden (wide receiver) – wrist; Dontayvion Wicks (wide receiver) – ankle
• Doubtful: N/A

Broncos vs Packers game info

• Date: Sunday 14th December
• Time: 9:25am GMT
• Venue: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado
• Where to watch: Sky Sports+

About the author

Richard Janvrin

Richard Janvrin brings nearly a decade of experience covering sports, sports betting, and everything iGaming. Richard received his bachelor’s degree in Journalism/English from the University of New Hampshire. Throughout his career, Richard has written for sites like Bleacher Report, Forbes, The Game Day, WSN, Gambling.com, and many more.

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