The Buffalo Bills are set to host the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Sept. 17. The game is scheduled for 1:00 ET while airing on CBS. Buffalo enters this game as 9-point favorites with the total set at 47. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Bills vs. Raiders player props and predictions while factoring in the odds below.
Bills vs. Raiders Odds
- Spread: Bills -9
- Total 47
Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Sept. 17
- Time: 1:00 ET
- Location: Highmark Stadium — Orchard Park, NY
- TV: CBS
Raiders Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Raiders have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three road games, Las Vegas has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 14 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Raiders have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Las Vegas posted a straight-up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
Bills Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Bills have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, Buffalo has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 25 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Bills have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 0-3.
Do the Raiders Have a Shot at a Road Win?
The Raiders kicked off their season with a game on the road against the Broncos and picked up a 17-16 win. While picking up the win, the Raiders also covered the spread as 3-point underdogs.
Las Vegas’ offense produced a total of 261 yards against the Broncos. When it came to third downs, the Raiders had a conversion rate of 45.5%. The leading rusher for the Raiders was Josh Jacobs with 48 yards, and Jimmy Garoppolo contributed 200 passing yards.
On the defensive end, the Raiders recorded two sacks and one interception. Additionally, the team’s secondary allowed 166 passing yards, while the rush defense gave up 94 rushing yards.
Can the Bills Bounce Back?
The Bills started the season with a road game against the Jets, but they fell short, suffering a 22-16 loss. They begin week two with a 0-1 record. In addition to their defeat in the game, the Bills also fell short of covering the spread as 2.5-point favorites.
Against the Jets, the Bills ran the ball 22 times, with James Cook as the primary rusher, accumulating 46 yards. Josh Allen attempted 41 passes, amassing 236 yards and a passer rating of 62.
Defensively, the Bills concluded the game with three sacks and three interceptions. The team’s secondary gave up 117 passing yards, while their rush defense permitted 172 rushing yards.
Bills vs. Raiders Player Prop
Jacobs clinched the rushing title with an impressive 1,653 yards last year. However, he faces a considerable challenge this week against the Bills, who boasted an above-average rushing defense last season.
Adding to the difficulty is the game flow, which could also be unfavorable for the Raiders’ running back. Jacobs struggled in his last outing against the Denver Broncos, managing just 48 yards on 19 carries. He could find it tough to make significant yardage in the upcoming game as well.
The Prop: Josh Jacobs Under 69.5 Rushing Yards (-114)
Bills vs. Raiders Predictions
Covering 8.5 points may seem like a tall task for a Bills offense that looked miserable at times in the second half of the Monday Night Football game at the New York Jets. While that wasn’t Josh Allen’s best performance, you better believe that the Bills will be ready to bounce back in their home opener.
Buffalo was an absolute buzzsaw at home last season, and they are motivated to get back on track.
Looking at the betting splits, only 52% of bettors are locking in Buffalo against the spread. However, 72% of the money is behind the Bills -8.5, meaning the sharp bettors seem to be leaning towards Josh Allen and company.
We’ll lean that way too, looking for Buffalo to prove themselves as legitimate Super Bowl contenders with a 10+ point win in the home opener.
The Pick: Bills -8.5 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook
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