The Oakland Raiders will try and avoid four straight losses, Sunday Oct 18, as they host the Philadelphia Eagles. These two teams haven’t met since 2006 when the Raiders won 16-10 on the road. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbetting.com have the Eagles as -14 point road favs over the Raiders with the over/under set at 40.5 points. Be sure to get your Philadelphia Eagles vs Oakland Raiders NFL Week 6 Predictions in now at Sportsbetting.com
The Eagles (3-1) beat Tampa Bay 33-14 at home in Week 5 and they sit second in the NFC East. QB Donovan McNabb made 16 of 21 passes for 264 yards with three TD passes; overall he’s thrown for 343 yards with four TD passes and three interceptions. He was also their top runner with two carries for 30 yards, while RB Brian Westbrook had six carries for 18 yards with a TD. Their top WR Jeremy Maclin made six catches for 142 yards with two TD’s, while FB Leonard Weaver added a TD. Brian Westbrook returned from an ankle injury, but wasn’t really needed. Will Westbrook see more action against the Raiders this Sunday or will rookie LeSean McCoy continue to share the workload? McCoy has 40 carries for 162 yards with one TD, he averages 4.1 yards per-carry. Against the struggling Raiders, Vick could see some more action as the coaching staff works to get him more involved in the offense. Rookie WR Jeremy Maclin became the first Eagles rookie with two 40-plus yard touchdowns in one game. The Eagles average 31.8ppg and give up an average 21.5ppg, on the road they average 38ppg and allow 10ppg. They are 3-1 ATS and 4-0 over/under.
The Raiders (1-4) lost In NY 7-44 in Week 5 and sit third in the AFC West. QB JaMarcus Russell made 8 of 13 passes for 100 yards; overall he’s thrown for 606 yards with one TD pass and four interceptions. Their top RB Michael Bush had 12 carries for 37 yards with a TD, while top WR Zach Miller had four catches for 69 yards. The Raiders offense generated a low 60 yards rushing and 64 yards passing. QB Russell still has issues with accuracy, decision-making and reading defenses , but his biggest problem in recent weeks has been his ability to keep hold of the ball. He has lost four fumbles in the past two weeks. The Eagles have an attacking defense that has forced five fumbles this season, so Russell could be in trouble if he does not improve his ball security. The Raiders average 9.8ppg and give up an average 26ppg, at home they average 11.5ppg and allow 23.5ppg. They are 2-3 ATS and 2-3 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Eagles are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
- Eagles are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite.
- Eagles are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games on grass.
- Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in October.
- Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 10.5 or greater.
- Raiders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 10.5 or greater.
- Raiders are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games in Week 6.
- Over is 5-0 in Eagles last 5 games overall.
Philadelphia Eagles vs Oakland Raiders
When: Sun, Oct 18, 2009 4:05 PM ET
Line: Sportsbetting.com
Pick: Eagles -14
Point-Spreads.com Philadelphia Eagles vs Oakland Raiders NFL Week 6 Predictions
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