The New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders meet Sunday in week 6 NFL action at Allegiant Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
New England Patriots Betting Preview
The New England Patriots look for their second road win to rebound from a 1-4 start. The Patriots have lost 4 of their last 6 road games. Mac Jones is completing 62.5 percent of his passes for 1,008 yards, 5 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. Kendrick Bourne and Hunter Henry have combined for 394 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Demario Douglas has 10 receptions. The New England Patriots ground game is averaging 83.8 yards per contest, and Rhamondre Stevenson leads the way with 188 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, New England is allowing 26.2 points and 298.4 yards per game. Ja’Whaun Bentley leads the New England Patriots with 36 tackles, Matthew Judon has 4 sacks and Christian Gonzalez has 1 interception.
New England Patriots Team Facts
- The Patriots have won 12 of their last 13 October road games against AFC opponents.
- The Patriots have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as underdogs.
- The Patriots have scored the first touchdown in each of their last five Week 6 games.
- The Patriots have lost the first half in each of their last four games in October.
- The road team has won the first quarter in four of the Patriots’ last five games.
Las Vegas Raiders Betting Preview
The Las Vegas Raiders look for a second home win to get back to a .500 record. The Raiders have split their last 10 home games. Jimmy Garoppolo is completing 68.8 percent of his passes for 917 yards, 6 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers have combined for 716 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Josh Jacobs has 23 receptions. The Las Vegas Raiders ground game is averaging 71.4 yards per contest, and Jacobs leads the way with 235 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Las Vegas is allowing 22.8 points and 326.6 yards per game. Robert Spillane leads the Las Vegas Raiders with 42 tackles, Maxx Crosby has 5 sacks and Amik Robertson has 1 interception.
Las Vegas Raiders Team Facts
- The Raiders have lost seven of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Raiders have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites following a home win.
- The Raiders have lost the first half in each of their last five games against AFC opponents.
- The Raiders have lost the first quarter in each of their last four games as home favorites following a win.
- The Raiders have scored the first touchdown in each of their last four games as favorites.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raiders rank 32nd in the NFL in rushing yards per game this season (71.4).
- The Raiders rank 32nd in the NFL in forced fumbles this season (0).
- The Patriots rank 32nd in the NFL in points per game this season (11.0).
- The Patriots rank 32nd in the NFL in H2 points per game this season (5.0).
Randy’s Pick
The Patriots have been outscored 72-3 in their last two games, and they’re dead last in scoring offense. Say what you want about the Raiders because they have struggles of their own, but they’re coming off a nice win over the Packers are at home for this one. Also, we know Jimmy Garoppolo will be motivated for this game after the Patriots traded him away to the 49ers. While the Patriots defense is still respectable, they have no offense to speak of, and it’s hard to win in this league when you can’t score especially on the road. I’ll lay the field goal with the Raiders.
