Las Vegas Raiders vs New England Patriots Preview
This week 6 NFL showdown between the Patriots and Raiders can be found on CBS at 4:05 (10/15/23). The game will be held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas (NV).
The odds for this week 6 AFC matchup have the Raiders as the 3 point favorites at home. Will the Raiders pull this one out? Find out how I see this game playing out on Sunday. Check out BetCoco for Las Vegas Raiders – New England Patriots odds
Las Vegas Raiders vs New England Patriots Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In their only head to head matchup last season, the Raiders won by a score of 30-24. Against the spread, the Raiders covered in the only head-to-head matchup between the teams. The over/under line was going into the game 45 points which the team’s surpassed. In last year’s win, the Raiders finished with 308 of total offense, with 97 coming in the running game and 211 through the air. On the other side, the Patriots ended the game with 318 of offense.
The Patriots and Raiders did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Patriots have a record of 2-1. The Patriots also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 50 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
Las Vegas Raiders vs New England Patriots Prediction
Leading up to their matchup with the Raiders, the Patriots are 1-4. They currently sit 4th in the AFC-East and are in 15th place in the AFC. The Patriots currently hold a 1-4 record against the spread. Currently, their average scoring margin is -15.2. This season, games featuring the Patriots have averaged 37.2 points, placing them at 24th in the NFL. They currently hold an over/under record of 1-4, with an average OU line of 41.5 points.
On offense, the Patriots are at 11 points per game, putting them 27th in the NFL. So far the Patriots’ defense has given up an average of 298.4 yards per game and 26.2 points per contest (23rd). Coming into the game, they have allowed a completion percentage allowed of 67.7% and have given up five passing touchdowns. Against the run, they are 16th in the NFL.
As week 6 approaches, Las Vegas is in 3rd place in the AFC-West, coming in with an overall record of 2-3. In the AFC, they currently reside in 13th place. The Raiders hold a 2-3 record against the spread. As we approach week 6, their scoring margin stands at -7 per game. This season, the Raiders have an over/under record of 1-4. Their average over/under betting line so far is 45.5 points with their games averaging a combined 38.6 points per contest.
On offense, the Raiders are currently averaging 15.8 points per game, ranking them 25th in the NFL. Defensively, Las Vegas is 19th in points allowed. So far, opponents are averaging 22.8 points per game against them on 326.6 yards allowed per contest.
Looking at our projections, the Raiders are expected to take down the Patriots by a score of 24-19. Our advanced model indicates a 67% chance of victory for the Raiders.
Las Vegas Raiders vs New England Patriots Betting Tips
- Take the Raiders on the moneyline
- The Raiders should also cover at -3
- Projecting a combined 43 points, we like the over
Las Vegas Raiders Injury Report
- Brandon Facyson – Shin (Out)
- Curtis Bolton – Knee (Out)
- Austin Walter – Undisclosed (Out)
- Darien Butler – Undisclosed (Out)
- Brittain Brown – Undisclosed (Out)
- Nate Hobbs – Ankle (Questionable)
- Davante Adams – Shoulder (Questionable)
- David Long Jr. – Ankle (Probable)
- Jakobi Meyers – Wrist (Probable)
- Maxx Crosby – Knee (Questionable)
- Marcus Epps – Knee (Probable)
- Dalton Wagner – Undisclosed (Out)
- Jakorian Bennett – Hamstring/shoulder (Questionable)
- Tre Tucker – Knee (Questionable)
New England Patriots Injury Report
- Isaiah Bolden – Head (Out)
- Demario Douglas – Head (Questionable)
- Christian Gonzalez – Shoulder (Out)
- Trent Brown – Chest (Questionable)
- Jonathan Jones – Ankle (Questionable)
- Davon Godchaux – Ankle (Questionable)
- Christian Barmore – Knee (Questionable)
- Riley Reiff – Knee (Questionable)
- Josh Uche – Knee (Questionable)
- Shaun Wade – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Kyle Dugger – Foot (Questionable)
- Marcus Jones – Shoulder (Out)
- Cole Strange – Knee (Questionable)
- Jack Jones – Hamstring (Out)
- Tyquan Thornton – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Mike Onwenu – Ankle (Questionable)
- Tre Nixon – Shoulder (Out)
- Daniel Ekuale – Bicep (Out)
- Matthew Judon – Bicep (Out)
- JuJu Smith-Schuster – Head (Questionable)
- Cody Davis – Knee (Questionable)
- Trey Flowers – Foot (Questionable)
- Raekwon McMillan – Achilles (Out)
