The Buffalo Bills are the surprise of the NFL after a 2-0 start while the Oakland Raiders (1-1) got their first win after a lack luster showing in Week 1. The Buffalo Bills play host to the Oakland Raiders, Sunday September 21, at Ralph Wilson Stadium. NFL oddsmakers at Looselines.com have the Buffalo Bills as -9 ½ point home favorites over the Oakland Raiders with the over/under set at 36 ½ points. Get your NFL Week 3 Picks on Buffalo Bills vs Oakland Raiders in now at Looselines.com
The Bills are off to a great start after beating Seattle in Week 1 and Jacksonville20-16 last week. QB Trent Edwards made 20 of 25 passes for 239 yards with one touchdown pass. RB Marshawn Lynch was their top rusher with 19 carries for 59 yards with one touchdown while top receiver WR Fred Jackson had 7 catches for 83 yards. WR James Hardy had the lone touchdown catch for the Bills. The Bills are averaging 27 ppg and their allowing 13 ppg. Overall their offense is ranked 16th averaging 311 total yards per-game thanks to their 11th ranked 221 passing yards per-game. Their running game sits at par ranked 11th averaging 90 rushing yards a game. Their overall defense sits ranked 5th allowing 247 total yards a game and their pass protection gives up a 8th ranked 156 pass yards. The Bills are 2-0 ATS and 1-1 over/under.
The Raiders got their first win after beating Kansas City 23-8 on the road. First year QB JaMarcus Russell made just 6 of 17 passes for 55 yards. They don’t trust him to throw yet. RB Daren McFadden was outstanding with 21 carries for 164 yards with one touchdown and RB Michael Bush had 16 carries for 90 yards with one touchdown. RB McFadden is listed day to day with a toe injury. The Raiders are averaging 18 ppg but their giving up an average 24 ppg. Overall their offense is ranked 11th averaging 336 total yards a game, but most of them come from their running game which sits ranked 2nd best averaging 225 rushing yards per-game. They have the second worst pass game in the league. Their defense is weak against the pass but strong against the rush, allowing a 13th ranked 98 yards a game. The Raiders are 1-1 ATS and 1-1 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Bills are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games following a ATS win.
- Bills are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games on turf.
- Raiders are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
- Raiders are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
- Over is 4-1 in Raiders last 5 road games.
- Over is 5-0 in Bills last 5 home games.
Buffalo Bills vs Oakland Raiders NFL Week 3 Picks
When: Sun, Sept 21, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: Looselines.com
Pick: Buffalo -9 ½
Point-Spreads.com Buffalo Bills vs Oakland Raiders NFL Week 3 Picks – Bills -9 ½
The Bottom Line: The Bills will abuse the Raiders weak pass defense and the Raiders won’t be able to run against the Bill rush defense. The Raiders might be without their best runningback. Get your Buffalo Bills vs Oakland Raiders NFL Week 3 Picks in now at Looselines.com and receive a 20% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
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