Cincinnati Bengals at Oakland Raiders: 3 bold predictions in Week 11

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 16: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders throws the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 16: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders throws the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 07: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after Josh Jacobs (not pictured) scored a touchdown late in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at RingCentral Coliseum on November 07, 2019 in Oakland, California. The Raiders won 26-24. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 07: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after Josh Jacobs (not pictured) scored a touchdown late in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at RingCentral Coliseum on November 07, 2019 in Oakland, California. The Raiders won 26-24. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Raiders cover the spread (-10)

Raider Nation won’t be alone this week in betting on the Silver and Black, it looks like plenty of others are placing their faith in the Raiders as well, and convincingly. The Raiders are 10 point favorites on Sunday, with many believing Oakland can win by a two-possession score for the first time this season.

In each of the Raiders’ five wins this season they have come away with the victory by eight points or fewer, still unable to get a win by more than a single possession. Oakland has a very good chance to break that on Sunday against the winless Bengals.

So long as Gruden chooses to feed Jacobs all day long, and as long as the Raiders’ defense makes plays when needed to, Oakland will get their first win of the season by more than a single possession. After the whirlwind beginning of this season, Raider Nation could use an easy win in Week 11.

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