The Oakland Raiders have back to back losses after a rare win, while the New England Patriots win, then lose, win, then lose. The Oakland Raiders (3-10) host the New England Patriots (8-5), Sunday Dec 14, at McAfee Coliseum for some NFL Week 15 action. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Patriots as -7 point road favs over the Raiders with the over/under set at 39 points. Get your New England Patriots vs Oakland Raiders NFL Week 15 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com
The Patriots beat the Seahawks 24-21 on the road in Week 14. QB Matt Cassel made 26 of 44 passes for 268 yardswith one touchdown pass; he has 14 touchdown passes for 3,052 yards with 10 interceptions in 13 starts. Their top rusher on the day was FB Sammy Morris with 11 carries for 36 yards and a touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Wes Walker with 12 catches for 134 yards, while TE Benjamin Watson added a touchdown. The Pats are averaging 23.2 ppg and they give up an average 21.2 ppg. On the road they are 4-2 SU where they average 24.3 ppg and they give up an average 21.3 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 8th best in the league averaging 354 yards a game, thanks to their 8th ranked running game that’s good for 127 yards per-game. Their passing game sits ranked 11th in the league averaging 227 yards a game. WR Randy Moss leads the Pats with eight touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 16th in the league allowing 318 yards per-game, thanks to their 15th ranked rush defense that allows 107 yards a game, they are average against the pass with a 16th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 211 yards per-game. The Pats are 6-7 ATS and 6-6 over/under.
The Raiders lost to the Chargers 7-34 on the road in Week 14. QB Jamarcus Russell made 9 of 13 passes for 68 yards with no touchdown passes and two interceptions; he has seven touchdown passes for 1,779 yards with four interceptions in 12 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Justin Fargas with 12 carries for 50 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Zach Miller with eight catches for 64 yards. The Raiders are averaging 13.8 ppg and they give up an average 23 ppg. At home they are 1-5 SU where they average 11.2 ppg and they give up an average 23.8 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 31st in the league averaging 255 yards a game, thanks to their 10th ranked running game that’s good for 118 yards per-game. Their passing game sits horribly ranked worst in the league averaging 136 yards a game. WR Johnnie Lee Higgins leads the Raiders with three touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 26th in the league allowing 352 yards per-game, no thanks to their 30th ranked rush defense that allows 158 yards a game, they are great against the pass with a 9th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 193 yards per-game. The Raiders are 5-8 ATS and 4-8 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Patriots are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
- Patriots are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as a road favorite of 3.5-10.0.
- Patriots are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.
- Patriots are 15-5 ATS in their last 20 games as a road favorite.
- Raiders are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
- Raiders are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games as a home underdog.
- Raiders are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Raiders are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Patriots last 4 games overall.
New England Patriots vs Oakland Raiders NFL Week 15 Picks
When: Sun, Dec 14, 2008 4:15 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Patriots -7
Point-Spreads.com New England Patriots vs Oakland Raiders NFL Week 15 Picks- Pats -7
The Bottom Line: The Pats will use their running game against the Raiders weak pass defense, and they’ll have to watch their passing against their great pass defense. Go Pats! Get your New England Patriots vs Oakland Raiders NFL Week 15 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
