Denver Broncos Week 1 Best Bets - NFL Betting Lines
The Denver Broncos enter the 2025 NFL betting season looking to build on a bounce back 2024 campaign that rewarded both fans and bettors. Denver finished last year 10–7 straight up, 12–5 against the spread, and 11–6 to the Over, cementing itself as one of the most profitable teams in football. After years of frustration, the arrival of Sean Payton’s system and the emergence of quarterback Bo Nix gave the franchise new direction and consistency.
Oddsmakers took notice. The Broncos opened 2024 with 28-1 Super Bowl odds, which tightened briefly before swelling to +3474. Their AFC Championship line shifted from +1400 to +1510, while their AFC West division price adjusted from +350 to +305. Denver enters the season with a 9.5-game win total. For those wagering with alternative funding, BookMaker Sportsbook now offers Bitcoin deposits and withdrawals for Broncos fans betting on the NFL using crypto. Week 1 offers Denver the chance to showcase progress and prove that last season’s success was no fluke meaning they belong in the conversation with the AFC’s upper tier.
Broncos vs. Titans Week 1 Betting Lines
Spread: Broncos -9
Total: 41.5
Money Line: Broncos -397, Titans +314
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Denver Broncos Week 1 Matchup
On Sunday, September 7, 2025, the Denver Broncos will host the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Kickoff is set for 4:05 p.m. ET with television coverage on FOX. The Broncos opened as 6.5-point favorites, and early action quickly nudged the spread through the key number to -7.5. The total opened 43.5 but has already dipped to 41.5, suggesting bettors expect Denver’s formidable defense to dictate the game flow.
The immediate storyline centers on whether Bo Nix can carry his strong finish into the new year. Nix provided stability late in 2024, and Payton has tailored the offense to accentuate his quick decision-making. Denver’s passing game showed real growth, while the running attack kept defenses honest. Rookie RB R.J. Harvey is one to watch this season. Against Tennessee, the Broncos will look to control tempo, lean on their offensive balance, and avoid slow starts that occasionally plagued them last fall.
Defensively, Denver remains a force. The Broncos’ front seven created consistent pressure in 2024, helping the team cover spreads even when the offense sputtered. With Tennessee still developing its offensive identity under rookie QB Cam Ward, this game gives Denver a chance to pin its ears back and remind the league why Mile High is one of the toughest road environments.
Health is always a factor, and Denver lists linebacker Nik Bonitto as questionable for Week 1. His availability matters, as he’s a key piece in Denver’s edge rotation. Otherwise, the Broncos are relatively healthy entering the season, a luxury that should give Payton confidence in deploying his full scheme.
From a betting perspective, Denver’s trends stand out. The Broncos have gone 7–3 straight up and ATS in their last ten at home, with the Over hitting in four of the last seven. Their ability to cover the NFL spread in familiar surroundings makes them a reliable play when the public leans toward the opponent. With spread pressure already on Denver’s side, bettors will be watching closely to see whether the Broncos can deliver another home cover.
Denver Broncos 2024-25 Recap
The Broncos’ 2024 season marked a turning point. Denver’s 10–7 straight-up record was impressive enough, but its 12–5 mark against the NFL odds separated it from the middle tier of AFC teams. Bettors who backed Denver routinely found themselves on the right side of the ticket. Overs also cashed 11 times in 17 games, particularly late in the season when the Broncos’ offense started to click.
Division play was another area of improvement. Denver’s ability to compete with Kansas City and lose a pair of one-score games against Los Angeles gave the franchise credibility, showing the AFC West was not as top-heavy as years prior. With stability at quarterback and continuity on the coaching staff, the Broncos positioned themselves as more than just a fringe playoff team.
Individual performances fueled the turnaround. Bo Nix delivered poise uncommon for a rookie, spreading the ball efficiently and limiting mistakes. The defense, anchored by young playmakers like Denzel Mims and veteran leaders like Courtland Sutton, routinely tilted field position. Injuries tested depth but did not derail momentum, a testament to the roster’s resilience.
As Denver looks ahead to 2025, the question is no longer whether the Broncos can compete but whether they can contend. Their betting profile suggests reliability, their roster has balance, and their coaching staff has a clear vision. Week 1 against Tennessee is the first opportunity to prove that the strides made last season were the foundation of a new era in Denver.
2025 Denver Broncos Schedule, Results & Record
It helps that the Broncos didn't lose much in the way of important contributors this offseason. Javonte Williams was not really contributing to the offense anyway, and the Broncos could have replaced him with any number of backs in an excellent class. They did just that while also landing arguably the top corner in the draft. Evan Engram leaves something to be desired, efficiency-wise, but he should be a reliable underneath target for a quarterback who likes to throw underneath routes. And then they added several back-end contributors to a defense that was already among the league's best. They'll be a trendy future market playoff pick come this fall.
Denver Broncos Past Seasons (2000)
| YEAR |
RECORD |
PLAYOFFS |
| 2024 |
10-7 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
| 2023 |
8-9 |
None |
| 2022 |
5-12 |
None |
| 2021 |
7-10 |
None |
| 2020 |
5-11 |
None |
| 2019 |
7-9 |
None |
| 2018 |
6-10 |
None |
| 2017 |
5-11 |
None |
| 2016 |
9-7 |
None |
| 2015 |
12-4 |
Won Super Bowl |
| 2014 |
12-4 |
Lost Divisional Round |
| 2013 |
13-3 |
Lost Super Bowl |
| 2012 |
13-3 |
Lost Divisional Round |
| 2011 |
8-8 |
Lost Divisional Round |
| 2010 |
4-12 |
None |
| 2009 |
8-8 |
None |
| 2008 |
8-8 |
None |
| 2007 |
7-9 |
None |
| 2006 |
9-7 |
None |
| 2005 |
13-3 |
Lost Conference Championship |
| 2004 |
10-6 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
| 2003 |
10-6 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
| 2002 |
9-7 |
None |
| 2001 |
8-8 |
None |
| 2000 |
11-5 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
Founded in 1960 as American Football League charter members, the Denver Broncos did not post a winning record until 1973. In the franchise's early years, the Broncos were known for their hideous brown and yellow uniforms, including vertical socks. Even when they went to orange and blue in the mid-1960s, the team was still bad and ran on a shoestring budget. The biggest claim to fame for the Broncos was their win over the Detroit Lions in a 1966 exhibition game. It was the first exhibition game between the AFL and NFL, and a shocking upset.
Led by the Orange Crush defense, Denver finally made the playoffs and the first Super Bowl in 1977, losing to the Dallas Cowboys.
In 1983, the franchise's fortunes changed forever with the arrival of first-round draft choice John Elway. Elway rewrote the Broncos' record book as a Hall of Fame quarterback. Elway and the Broncos lost three Super Bowls before finally winning the Vince Lombardi Trophy in 1997 and 1998. Elway retired to become a team executive, which he is to this day.
Indianapolis Colts import Peyton Manning led the Broncos to two Super Bowls, including their last Super Bowl championship in 2015, and retired after the game. Since then, the Broncos have not had a credible quarterback. Until the arrival of Russell Wilson in 2022. Or so they thought. Now, Bo Nix does seem to be the answer after a playoff campaign as a rookie starter.
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