Sunday afternoon at 4:05 p.m. ET, Washington Football Team (5-6) takes the field at Allegiant Stadium to take on the Las Vegas Raiders (6-5). Below, we look at the Washington vs. Las Vegas odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.
Washington enters this game without star DE Chase Young, who is out for the season. However, its been one of the hottest teams in the NFL regardless of his recent absence.
Washington has won three straight games, besting the Bucs, Panthers and Seahawks in that span. They’re 2-3 on the road and 4-7 against the spread.
As for Vegas, they’re led by star QB Derek Carr. With several team-changing situations this season, Vegas being over .500 is impressive, all things considered. They’re 5-6 against the spread and 3-3 at home this season. They’ve just won one on their last four.
Washington at Las Vegas odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 9:15 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Washington +105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Las Vegas -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Washington +2.5 (-110) | Las Vegas -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Washington at Las Vegas key injuries
Washington
- RB J.D. McKissic (concussion) out
- S Landon Collins (foot) out
- WR Curtis Samuel (groin) questionable
- TE Ricky Seals-Jones (hip) questionable
Las Vegas
- RB Josh Jacobs (ankle) questionable
- WR DeSean Jackson (calf) questionable
- DE Carl Nassib (knee) out
- TE Darren Waller (knee) out
Washington at Las Vegas odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Washington 24, Las Vegas 23
Money line
The oddsmakers at Tipico Sportsbook have almost made this one a toss-up, with the lines changing slightly since Saturday evening. BET on WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM (+105) as the best side in this game. The ascension of QB Taylor Heinicke into a viable starter in the NFL has been huge.
He didn’t enter the season as the first-string quarterback, but having thrown five touchdowns and one interception during this three-game winning streak, Heinicke has stepped up and put the WFT into playoff contention.
He’s completed over 70% of his passes in each game. Carr, who will be without star TE Darren Waller, has been the opponent, under 72% in four straight games. He’s been under 300 yards passing in three of his last four games and has totaled four interceptions.
Despite Washington’s weak pass defense, they have the more balanced offensive attack. I’m backing one of the hottest teams in the league that’s shown the ability to contend with the best of the best.
Against the spread
PASS on the spread. For the mere two-and-a-half points, I’d rather take the plus-money underdogs on the moneyline.
Over/Under
“LEAN” to the UNDER 47.5 (-110) as neither team ranks in the top half of the league in points per game.
Both are under 24 per game, and while they don’t necessarily have lacking offensive weapons, they haven’t consistently been able to move the ball. For the more potent offense, Vegas, that’ll be even more true without Waller.
His absence will create a massive hole in Las Vegas’ playmaking. The Raiders just won’t have the firepower in this one.
Washington won’t blow them out, but I expect them to hang on and do just enough to win this one. This should be relatively low scoring.
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