Week 3 is highlighted by a number of key games, including the Las Vegas Raiders (2-0) at the New England Patriots (1-1). The Patriots play host to the Raiders Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Lets analyze the Patriots-Raiders odds, spread and lines as we make our Week 3 NFL wagers and best bets around this AFC matchup.
Raiders at Patriots betting odds and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 1:40 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Raiders +225 (bet $100, win $225) | Patriots -278 (bet $278, win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Raiders +6.5 (-110) | Patriots -6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 46.5 (O: -110, U: -110)
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Raiders at Patriots game notes
- Dating back to 2005, the Patriots have won the past five meetings between these teams. A lot has changed during that time period.
- Two of the Raiders top offensive options – RB Josh Jacobs (hip) and TE Darren Waller (knee) – are questionable; even if they do play, one has to wonder if they’ll be at 100 percent and effective.
- The new-look Patriots are relying a ton on QB Cam Newton, possibly too much. He’s rushed 26 times for 122 yards and four touchdowns in two games to go along with passing for 552 yards and one touchdown with one pick.
- The Under is 5-0 in the Patriots past five games when they are coming off of a game allowing 30 points, per Covers.com, and they are 0-3-1 ATS at home against a team with a winning road record.
Raiders at Patriots key injuries
Raiders
- T Trent Brown (calf) out
- G Denzelle Good (thumb, illness) questionable
- RB Josh Jacobs (hip) questionable
- LB Nick Kwiatkoski (pectoral) out
- WR Henry Ruggs (knee/hamstring) out
- TE Darren Waller (knee) questionable
- OT Sam Young (groin) questionable
Patriots
- C David Andrews (hand) out
- DT Adam Butler (shoulder) questionable
- S Kyle Dugger (foot) questionable
- WR Julian Edelman (knee) questionable
- WR N’Keal Harry (ankle) questionable
- LB Josh Uche (ankle) out
- RB James White (not injury related) out
- T Isaiah Wynn (calf) questionable
Raiders at Patriots: Odds, betting lines, picks and prediction
Prediction
Patriots 24, Raiders 22
Money line (?)
The Patriots (-278) might be getting too much respect in this matchup, but they’re playing at home where they are 1-0 and traditionally hard to beat. There’s a lot of juice here, but confidence in the Patriots winning outright isn’t strong. PASS ON THE MONEY LINE unless you feel confident in the Patriots bouncing back with a victory. The Raiders at +225 pays $225 on every $100 bet if you’re feeling confident about an upset – I can see it, but not enough to put some skin in the game around it. Betting ATS below is the better play there to gain some insurance.
Against the spread (?)
New England, which is 1-1 ATS, is the 6.5-point favorite (-110) here, which is giving the Pats a bit too much credit. Expect this one to go down to the wire, with the Raiders, who are 2-0 ATS this season, keeping this one close. The Raiders are also 4-0 ATS over their past four games in September and their past four games overall. BET RAIDERS +6.5 (-110), where a $110 wager returns a $100 profit should the Raiders win outright or lose by 6 points or less.
Over/Under (?)
The Raiders are 2-0 O/U this season, while the Patriots are 1-1. The 46.5 point total is middle of the road for this week’s slate and these teams should flirt with just enough offense but end up HITTING THE UNDER (-110) Sunday. However, you’ll be sweating it out right to the end. The Raiders are 5-1 on hitting the Under in their past six road games.
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Also see:
- Why Patriots should be concerned about Raiders (Patriots Wire)
- Raiders offense could be better off with Ruggs out (Raiders Wire)
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