Raiders vs. Bills Prediction
After losing to the Aaron Rodgers-less Jets on Monday Night Football, the Bills look to rebound against the Raiders at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday. Is 8.5 too much to lay with Buffalo against a Las Vegas squad that pulled off a small upset in Denver in Week 1?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
273 Las Vegas Raiders (+8.5) at 274 Buffalo Bills (-8.5); o/u 47
1:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, September 17, 2023
Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY
TV: CBS
Raiders vs. Bills Public Betting Information
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 58% of public bettors are currently backing the Raiders when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Las Vegas Raiders DFS Spin
Davante Adams (foot) was removed from the Raiders’ injury report and will play in Week 2 against the Bills. Adams should be in line for a high-volume day with Jakobi Meyers (concussion) already ruled out for Week 2. The Raiders’ WR1 managed six catches for 66 yards on nine targets in his Week 1 debut, but could easily see double-digit targets against the Bills. It should go without saying, but Adams is a high-end WR1 heading into this week.
Buffalo Bills DFS Spin
Josh Allen completed 29-of-41 passes for 236 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions in the Bills’ 22-16, Week 1 overtime loss to the Jets, adding 36 yards on six carries and losing a fumble. Allen and the Bills looked competent in the first half but managed just a field goal throughout the second half and overtime. Their possessions after the break resulted in two interceptions, a fumble, a punt, a field goal and a three-and-out. Allen also took five sacks on the night. While the Bills did not look sharp in this one, fans and fantasy managers will take solace in the fact that the Jets garner one of the top defenses in the league this year, meaning better days should be ahead. That said, that does not mask the let down in Week 1. Allen and the Bills now turn their attention to the Raiders at home in Week 2.
Raiders vs. Bills Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Las Vegas’s last 5 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Las Vegas’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo’s last 5 games when playing Las Vegas
Buffalo is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home
Raiders vs. Bills Prediction:
Give me the points. Allen tied a career high with three interceptions and four turnovers in the Bills’ Week 1 loss to the Jets and now has 84 turnovers since 2018, which is the most in the NFL over that span. The Raiders have also played in 14 games decided by one score (8 points or less) since the start of last season. Jimmy Garoppolo has won six straight starts dating back to last season and if the Raiders can get their running game going with Josh Jacobs, then they should be able to keep this game tight today in Buffalo.
NFL WEEK 2 PREDICTION: LAS VEGAS RAIDERS +8.5