Our Rams vs Broncos betting picks for NFL Week 3 2026 include odds analysis, best bets, key matchups and picks for your same-game parlay
Both teams righted the ship last week, after stumbling out of the gate with Week 1 losses.
The L.A. Rams crossed the world to Australia, flew in 24 hours before kickoff, looked tired and discombobulated, and got blown out by the 49ers 27-7.
Same deal with the Denver Broncos: they went up against the Chiefs Monday night in Week 1 and got blown out 31-10.
Last week, the Rams took care of business against the Giants, 28-6, led by four touchdown passes by Matthew Stafford. The Broncos, meanwhile, beat the Jaguars 20-13.
The Rams visit Empower Field at Mile High in Denver to play the Broncos, starting at 8:20 p.m. EST, with a game-time forecast of 18 degrees C and intermittent clouds.
The big matchup to watch tonight is a vaunted Rams offence, still missing WR Puka Nacua, up against the Broncos defence (16th in the NFL in yards allowed per game, at 330.0, including 172.5 yards per game in passing allowed).
On the injury front, for the Rams, besides the aforementioned Nacua, doubtful to play as he heals a hip-groin injury, DE Myles Garrett is out (knee) and RB Ronnie Rivers (calf) are out. S Kamren Kinchens (hamstring) and TE Colby Parkinson (knee) are listed as questionable at ESPN.
For the Broncos, RB Jonah Coleman (ankle) is out, while WR Marvin Mims Jr. (foot) is listed as questionable.
Here are my Rams vs Broncos picks.
Rams vs Broncos Odds
In NFL betting at Betway, the Rams are -130 moneyline favourites, with the Broncos at +110. Los Angeles is also a 1.5-point favourite (-115), while Denver is +1.5 (-105). The total is set at 43.5, with the Over at -115 and the Under at -105.
Those numbers point to an extremely tight matchup. The Rams are only slight favourites despite Denver playing at home, while the total suggests the market expected a low-scoring game.
Bettors backing L.A. only need a two-point win to cash.
Rams vs Broncos Betting Picks
For NFL picks, I am taking the Rams moneyline rather than laying the 1.5. Stafford and the run game looked sharp in that blowout win over the Giants. Aaron Donald had a big impact in his first game back last week. He and the Rams’ defence should control the run game and force Bo Nix into uncomfortable spots. Plus, the Broncos have been vulnerable against the run, while L.A. is averaging 5.0 yards per rush.
I’m also leaning the Under 43.5. Both defences are capable. The Rams will try to chew the clock at altitude, while the Broncos haven’t exactly been explosive so far. Both teams are 2-0 to the Under.
Davante Adams anytime touchdown is another play on the prop side (+125). With Nacua out, Adams is the clear No. 1 target, especially in the red zone. Adams has 11 catches for 221 yards and two TDs through two games.
Also consider Kyren Williams, the Rams’ lead back, for an anytime touchdown (-105), since he remains the primary short-yardage and goal-line option.
Rams vs Broncos Same Game Parlay Picks
I am going to take Rams -1.5, Williams 50.5+ rushing yards and Matthew Stafford Over 225 passing yards (+187). I wanted to figure out a way to get the Rams’ spread into there. The three legs tell a coherent game story. The Rams win a conservative, controlled game by leaning on the ground attack rather than asking Stafford to throw it all over the place.
