NFL Prop Bets: Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers - Week 15

The Green Bay Packers (9-3-1) face the Denver Broncos (11-2) at Empower Field at Mile High for Week 15. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Packers started the week as 1.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 2.5, leaving the Packers at -130 and Broncos at +110.

The total points line is set at 42.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 22-20 Green Bay.

The Packers (-106) have a 5-7-1 ATS record this season, while the Broncos (-115) hold a record of 5-8-0.
The Packers have a 6-6-1 O/U record this season (meaning six games have gone over the total points line, six have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Broncos have a 5-8-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

The Packers are averaging 24.8 points per game this season (10th in the league). Comparatively, the Broncos are averaging 23.7 (T14th).
Defensively, the Packers are giving up 19.0 points per game this season (6th in the league), while the Broncos are giving up an average of 18.1 points (4th).

Moving the chains

With an average of 340.3, the Packers rank 13th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Broncos rank 10th with 342.0 yards per game.
In terms of yards allowed, the Packers are giving up 287.2 per game this season (5th in the league), while the Broncos are giving up an average of 282.0 (3rd).

Ascendency in the air

The Packers have recorded 223.2 passing yards per game this season (12th in the league). Comparatively, the Broncos' defense has given up 193.0 passing yards per game (10th).
Meanwhile, the Broncos have recorded 220.2 passing yards per game this season (13th in the league), while the Packers' defense has given up 185.8 passing yards per game (7th).

Advantage on the ground

Looking at the ground game, the Packers have recorded 117.2 rushing yards per game this season (19th in the league). Conversely, the Broncos are giving up 89.0 rushing yards per game (2nd).
On the other hand, the Broncos have recorded 121.8 rushing yards per game this season (14th in the league) and although not terrible, they may still have a hard time performing against a Packers defense which ranks 9th for opponent rushing yards, conceding 101.4 per game.

Protecting the ball

Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Packers have recorded 12 total takeaways this season (T25th in the league), while the Broncos have recorded 10 (T27th).
On offense, the Packers have recorded 8 total giveaways this season (T1st in the league), while the Broncos have recorded 13 (T8th).

First to Score

The Packers are -115 to score first, while the Broncos are -115.

The Packers have scored first in eight of their 13 games this season.
The Broncos have scored first in four of their 13 games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Packers are -121 to record the first touchdown, while the Broncos are +100.

The Packers have recorded the first touchdown in nine of their 13 games this season.
The Broncos have recorded the first touchdown in eight of their 13 games this season.

First Scoring Play

Play	Frequency	Odds
Green Bay Touchdown	4 / 13	+215
Green Bay Field Goal	4 / 13	+333
Green Bay Safety	0 / 13	+6500
Denver Touchdown	1 / 13	+247
Denver Field Goal	3 / 13	+298
Denver Safety	0 / 13	+6800

Which team will get a quick start?

The Packers are -124 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Broncos are +101.

The Packers have been the first to score 10 points in nine of their 13 games this season.
The Broncos have been the first to score 10 points in eight of their 13 games this season.