The Las Vegas Raiders take on the New England Patriots in Week 15, and here are the early odds, and a quick prediction entering the game week.
Week 15 brings a reunion of sorts for Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels, as he takes on his old team and mentor in the New England Patriots and Bill Belichick. After their loss on Thursday night, the Silver and Black get the Patriots on a short week for New England, as they defeated Arizona on Monday Night Football.
For Las Vegas, the key to the playoffs is simple, they have to win every game from here on out, and get a lot of help. One of the key pieces of the scenario is New England losing at least one of their last four games, so the Raiders can check off that box with a win on Sunday afternoon.
Here, we look at the early odds and prediction for this Week 15 AFC matchup.
Raiders vs Patriots Odds Week 15
According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the Raiders are a slight favorite at home in this one, giving 1.5 points to the Patriots. The over/under is currently set at 44.5, so the expectation is that points could be at a premium inside Allegiant Stadium on Sunday. A money line bet on the Silver and Black would come in at -120, while a pick on the Patriots is +120, so whichever team you pick on the money line is basically going to double you up.
Raiders vs Patriots Prediction Week 15
The Raiders took a major step backward this past week, losing to a Los Angeles Rams team that had a quarterback who had the playbook for a day and a half. They have to right the wrongs going into this matchup, as you know Belichick is going to find every way possible to defeat his former offensive coordinator in McDaniels.
The truth is, predicting anything when it comes to the Raiders is next to impossible this season, as they have won games they should not have, and blown games they should have won. This is a game they have to have, and they are a slight favorite, so I will once again go with the Silver and Black this weekend at home.
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Last season, Las Vegas went on a miraculous run to the playoffs, winning their last four games to clinch a spot in Week 18. Maybe that scenario plays out again in 2022, and to do so, they have to pick up a very winnable game on Sunday.
Final Score: Raiders 21, Patriots 17