The Oakland Raiders will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers today in an inter-conference battle that could play a pivotal role in the NFC playoff situation. The game starts at 1:00pm ET at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. NFL Picks at Sportsbook.com have the Bucs listed as a huge -13 home favorite.
Raiders Breakdown: Oakland is floating around their usual mark as they come into this final regular season game at 4-11. The Raiders scored a surprising 27-16 win last week over the red hot Texans and in the process assured that they will not finish in the AFC West cellar. The victory ended a three game skid for Oakland, who has lost seven of their last nine games.
The Raiders are 2-5 on the road this season and averaging 16 points per game in opposing stadiums.
Buccaneers Breakdown: Tampa Bay looked to have a playoff spot all but nailed down a few weeks ago, but the Bucs have fallen on hard times of late. Last Sunday they got smoked 41-24 at home by the Chargers in route to their third loss in a row. Now, at 9-6, they need a win against the Raiders and a Cowboys loss to make the playoffs.
Tampa Bay is 6-1at home after last weekend's loss and averaging 23.8 points per game at Raymond James Stadium.
NFL Picks Betting Trend: The Raiders are 0-10 straight up in their last 10 games as a road dog in December.
Sportsbook.com's Oakland Raiders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Picks:
Raiders +13 (-110), Over 39 (-110)
Buccaneers -13 (-110), Under 39 (-110)
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