The Raiders’ win total opened at 6½ at several Las Vegas sportsbooks. But there’s reason to believe that the team could exceed expectations.
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A sharp sports betting group at the Westgate SuperBook wagered on the total for the Raiders’ game at Detroit on Monday. The Lions are 8-point favorites.
A respected betting service gave out a play on the Raiders to go under 6½ wins, and Circa Sports and the Westgate SuperBook reported sharp action on the under.
There has been a defensive or special teams TD scored in 26 of 57 Super Bowls (45.6 percent), or an average of one every 2.2 games.
The roars from the crowd at the Red Rock Resort sportsbook came one after another late Sunday afternoon as the NFL took fans and bettors on another thrill ride.
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The Raiders went 10-7 last season and reached the postseason for the first time since 2016, but the AFC West is arguably the NFL’s best division this season.
Handicappers Dave Tuley and Lou Finocchiaro are tied for the contest lead with 30-24-1 ATS records.
Despite being tied for first place with the unbeaten Denver Broncos (3-0), the Raiders remain +550 long shots at BetMGM to win the division after opening the season at 18-1.
The NFL will expand to a 17-game schedule next season, but the Raiders’ win total is 7½ again at the Westgate and Station Casinos sportsbooks and seven at Circa and BetMGM.
Sharp bettors are backing the Falcons and under in Sunday’s game in Atlanta, while recreational bettors are banking on the Raiders and over.
The Raiders are 4-1 ATS on the road this season and have covered five of their last six games. The over is 7-2-1 in Las Vegas games this season.
The Bears were 33-1 underdogs on the in-play money line at BetMGM before rallying for a 30-26 win behind three TD passes by Nick Foles, who replaced Mitch Trubisky.
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The 49ers are 6-1 straight up and ATS on the road this season. Seattle is 2-5 ATS at home.