The Buffalo Bills opened as 3-point chalk at the sportsbook but bettors spoke and moved the line down to 2.5. The total opened at 45.5 and now sits at 45. The Bills won their Week 7 game against the Buccaneers, but failed to cover, which now gives them a 4-1-1 ATS record as of Week 8. The Raiders 1-point victory over the Chiefs last week signified their first ATS win since Week 2 of the 2017 season, leaving them with a record of 3-4 straight up and against the spread (ATS). If looking to last season, you can note that the Raiders won (and covered) by a total of 38-24 at home against the Bills in Week 13, as 3-point chalk. In fact, Oakland is 5-0 ATS in their last five meetings with the Buffalo Bills. Will you bet accordingly?
Betting Preview for the Oakland Raiders vs Buffalo Bills NFL Week 8 Game on October 29 2017
Where: Ralph Wilson Stadium, New York
When: Sunday, October 29, 2017, 1 PM EST
Line: Oakland Raiders (+2.5) vs. Buffalo Bills (-2.5) – view all 2017 NFL lines
TV Broadcast: FOX
Betting on the Oakland Raiders (3-4)
The Raiders picked up a huge win against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday Night Football
last week, and although the sit in last place in the division this will be a team that could sneak
into the playoff race. Derek Carr put up excellent numbers against the Chiefs secondary. He
finished the game 29-52 for 417 yards and three touchdown passes. His timing with Amari
Cooper was in rhythm all game long and will be a key matchup against the Bills secondary this
week.
Carr should throw for over 300 yards and 3 scores in this AFC matchup that could have wild
card implications. DeAndre Washington didn’t run the ball well, as he carried it 9 times for 33
yards, but he will have to step up in place of Marshawn Lynch, who is serving a one game
suspension. If the Raiders can’t find a way to run the ball against the Bills poor front seven it will
be a long game for the O-line.
Amari Cooper could not be stopped by the Chiefs secondary, as he torched them for 11 catches,
210 yards and 2 scores. The Bills struggled against the passing game in the second half against
Tampa Bay so I expect at least 1 touchdown from Cooper in this one.
Betting on the Buffalo Bills (4-2)
The Bills offense didn’t do much until the 4th quarter last week, which seemed to spark both
teams heading into the final 15 minutes of the game. Tyrod Taylor put up good numbers
throwing the ball and running with it. The dual threat QB was efficient throwing the ball, as he
threw for 268 yards and a score. He also ran the ball well with 9 carries for 53 yards. He faces a
strong Raiders pass rush but I expect Taylor to make plays to keep the game close.
LeSean McCoy was a complete back in this game, and beat the Bucs on the ground and in the
passing game. McCoy ran the ball 23 times for 91 yards and 2 scores. He also caught 5 passes
for 31 yards. McCoy should be able to have another excellent game and I expect over 100 total
yards and 2 scores in this one.
Deonte Thompson was a major deep threat for the Buffalo passing game. He hauled in 4 passes
for 107 yards but did not find the end zone. The Raiders have good safeties who don’t get beat
deep often, so Thompson should be a non-factor in this game.
The Bills defense gave up a lot of big plays to the Bucs talented group of weapons, highlighted
by Rookie OJ Howard grabbing 2 touchdown passes. If the defense can’t slow down the talented
Raiders receivers then it could be an ugly game.
Writer’s Prediction:
The Raiders offense was red hot against K.C. and should continue that trend this week.
Carr and Cooper will continue their strong play and get Oakland to .500. Pick: Oakland Raiders
(+2.5)
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