If oddsmakers are correct, the Denver Broncos will avoid a losing streak.

Per OddsShark.com, the Broncos (2-1, 1-1-1 against the spread) have opened Week 4 as three-point home favorites for their divisional showdown with the rival Oakland Raiders (2-1, 2-1).

This is the first meeting of the year for the AFC West competitors, each of whom are coming off tough-to-swallow losses. Denver fell into the trap in Buffalo while Oakland was blown out by the Redskins on Sunday Night Football.

The teams split their season series in 2016, with the Broncos handling the Derek Carr-less Raiders in the finale -- a.k.a. Gary Kubiak's swan song.

This contest, however, will be as close to a must-win as must-wins get in early October, as the 3-0 Chiefs are pulling away from the pack. After both starting off 2-0, neither the Broncos nor Raiders want to fall to 2-2.

Kickoff from Sports Authority Field is set for 2:25 p.m. MT.