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New England Patriots vs Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders finally seem to be relevant, especially after beating the New York Jets just a week after collapsing against the Buffalo Bills. Now they will get their biggest test yet, and a chance to show everyone that they are for real when they face the New England Patriots on Sunday.
New England Patriots at Oakland Raiders
Venue/Stadium: O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California
Time/Date: 4:15 PM ET, Sunday, October 2, 2011 on CBS
NFL Odds From: BetOnline
Moneyline: Patriots -170, Raiders +150
Spread (ATS): Patriots -3, -105
Over/Under: 27 ½, -110
The New England Patriots pulled an Oakland Raiders last week and collapsed against the Buffalo Bills. Now both teams will meet in O.co Coliseum in Oakland.
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The Oakland Raiders finally seem to be out of the funk, but everyone will find out for sure when they face the Patriots. The Raiders are riding high, and are doing it on the shoulders of running back Darren McFadden. McFadden has taken the league by storm so far this season, putting up huge numbers against respectable teams, something that no one has seen out of a Raiders running back since Bo Jackson.
McFadden will have another chance to impress when his team takes on the Patriots, as New England doesn’t do well against stopping the run.
The Patriots are coming off a stupendous defeat against the Buffalo Bills, but quarterback Tom Brady is still tops in the league, averaging over 442 yards per game through the air. But, Brady hasn’t done well against man-to-man defenses in the past, and he will be facing the best in the business against Oakland.
Oakland’s defense is fast and strong, and will no doubt put pressure on Brady through out the game.
Defensive tackle Richard Seymour will be facing his old team for the first time since New England traded him away for Oakland’s first round pick.
Seymour leads a bully of a defensive line, and if they can put pressure on Brady and force him to make a few mistakes, as the Bills did a week ago, Oakland has as good a chance as anyone. But they will need help from their offense.
While McFadden is likely to stampede over New England’s defense, the offense will have to have some support from quarterback Jason Campbell. Campbell has been a great facilitator for the Raiders, but will need to spread the field a little, as Patriot’s head coach Bill Belichick is the best at responding to offensive attacks, unless they are well-balanced.
The odds makers have the New England Patriots as a -3 point favorite with an over/under of 27.5.
Matt’s Prediction: Raiders 24, Patriots 20 – It will be a high-scoring game, and the Raiders will finally prove to everyone that they are back in contention for a playoff spot. Take the over easily at just 27 ½, and expect this game to boast at least 900 total offensive yards.
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New England Patriots Betting Trends:
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of New England’s last 5 games
- New England is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
- New England is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of New England’s last 7 games on the road
Oakland Raiders Betting Trends:
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oakland’s last 7 games
- Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- Oakland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland’s last 5 games at home
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