Mayra Madrigal
The Las Vegas Raiders get into Week 16 of the NFL regular season with a chance to clinch one of the final eight spots for the postseason. But, to do so, it requires a win in their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Before the campaign began, it was highly expected that the team could be one of the candidates to win the Super Bowl this year. However, things were different, as they have had a hard time being consistent. They can still make a postseason appearance if they get an early Christmas present.
They need to win their last three games against the Steelers, the 49ers and the Chiefs. They do not have an easy schedule ahead of them and will know that they are not the favorites in any of these matches.
On this occasion, at JefeBet, we present you the odds on the Las Vegas Raiders heading into the NFL Week 16.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 16 of the 2022 NFL Season
Moneyline (+115 from BetMGM)
The Las Vegas Raiders currently have a 6-8 record and are in third place in the AFC West Division. In Week 16, they will play against the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have the same record, and both teams are coming off wins in their previous games: the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Carolina Panthers by a score of 24-16, and the Las Vegas Steelers beat the New England Patriots by a score of 30-24.
Although the two teams have performed similarly, the Raiders are underdogs, and perhaps that is because they will be playing as visitors, a condition in which they have six losses in eight games.
Over/Under (38.5 from BetMGM)
A score in excess of 30 total points could be expected, considering that at least the last five games for both the Raiders and the Steelers have exceeded that range. And although three of the last five meetings between the two teams exceeded 40 points, it is possible that the Over will not be given in this clash.
Spread (+2.5 from BetMGM)
The work of both institutions has left much to be desired, and at this moment both come under a lot of pressure to this duel because they depend on a victory to continue on the road to the playoffs. A minimal margin on the scoreboard is expected, but the bookmakers are tipping things in favor of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Las Vegas Raiders Futures Odds
Regular Season Wins Over/Under 7.5 (Over +165 / Under -200 from BetMGM)
The Raiders have six wins to their name this season, but bookmakers don’t believe they can surpass that amount of wins, with the Under having a -200 odds. The chances of advancing to the postseason are slim, but an upset in this match could begin to turn things around.
Raiders Win the Super Bowl (+30000 from BetMGM)
The Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels generated a lot of excitement during the preseason by winning all four games they played. After that, things went downhill, and the team gradually shed the label of favorite.
Ahead of Week 16 of the NFL, the team from Sin City has a 5% chance of making it to the postseason and the bookmakers have 21 teams above them among the favorites to win the Super Bowl, having a -30000 odds.
