by Rod Pearson
Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024
Game Time: 1:00 pm ET, Sunday, November 3, 2024
Venue: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
Where to Watch: FOX
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Raiders +7, Bengals -7; Over/Under: 46.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Raiders +7.5, Bengals -7.5; Over/Under: 46.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Raiders +7, Bengals -7; Over/Under: 46.5 points
Season Record
Las Vegas Raiders: 2-6 (4th place, AFC West)
Cincinnati Bengals: 3-5 (3rd place, AFC North)
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Las Vegas Raiders: lost their last game at home against the Kansas City Chiefs 27-20.
Cincinnati Bengals: lost their last game at home against the Philadelphia Eagles 37-17.
Las Vegas Raiders vs Cincinnati Bengals Preview and Analysis
The Raiders are entering this game with a 2-6 record overall and they have a 0-3 record in their divisional games too. They are 1-3 in their home games, 1-3 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They lost their last game against the Kansas City Chiefs 27-20. Gardner Minshew II was the starting QB and he completed 24/30 passes for 209 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Alexander Mattison led the team in rushing yards with 15. Brock Bowers led the receivers with 58 receiving yards on 5 receptions. Robert Spillane led the defense in that game with 6 solo tackles and 6 assisted tackles while Tyree Wilson led the defense in sacks with 1. Tre'von Moehrig came away with the only interception for them in that one.
The Bengals are entering this game with a 3-5 record overall and they have a 1-1 record in their divisional games too. They are 0-4 in their home games, 3-1 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They lost their last game against the Philadelphia Eagles 37-17. Joe Burrow was the starting QB and he completed 26/37 passes for 234 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. Chase Brown led the team in rushing yards with 32 and 1 TD. Mike Gesicki led the receivers with 73 receiving yards on 7 receptions. Cam Taylor-Britt led the defense in that game with 6 solo tackles and 3 assisted tackles while no one on the defense recorded a sack for them. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that one.
Raiders vs Bengals Prediction
The current betting odds have the Bengals listed as a 7 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Bengals haven't looked good in their games this season with their 3-5 record overall which has them near the bottom of the AFC North. Offense hasn't been a problem for this team as they have been putting up points in most of their games, but the defense has also been giving up a ton. They are coming off a loss to the Eagles in their last one and that game has made them 0-4 in their home games this season, but they will be looking to bounce back in this one and finally get a win at home. Meanwhile, the Raiders haven't looked good in their games this season with their 2-6 record overall which has them at the bottom of the AFC West with one of the worst records in the entire NFL. They have been really up and down all season with an inconsistent offense and a QB carousel. Their defense hasn't looked any better as they have been giving up a ton of points in their games, and that will be a big problem here since the Bengals have been putting up a lot of points. Both teams have struggled on defense, but the Bengals have looked better over the last few weeks and will be able to stop this weaker Raiders offense. The Raiders defense won't be able to stop this Bengals offense at home though so this will end up being a get right game for Cincinnati, and a much needed win at home. The best way to place a bet here is on the Bengals to cover the spread in this game.
Raiders Bengals Prediction: Our NFL Pick for Sunday, November 3, 2024 (1:00 pm ET start time) is Bengals 34 Raiders 17.
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NFL Betting Trends
Las Vegas Raiders: 4-9 1H ATS as a road underdog of 7 points or less. 3-8 1H ATS in a road game where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points. 10-4 UNDER when playing against a team with a losing record. 8-3 UNDER vs. good passing teams averaging 235 or more passing yards/game. 13-5 UNDER after playing a game at home.
Cincinnati Bengals: 24-18 ATS in all games. 8-4 ATS as a home favorite of 7 points or less. 9-2 ATS when playing against a team with a losing record. 7-3 UNDER versus poor rushing defenses - allowing 4.5 rushing yards/carry or more. 7-4 1H UNDER versus poor rushing defenses - allowing 4.5 rushing yards/carry or more.
Key Injuries
Las Vegas Raiders: H. Bryant (TE) Questionable - Elbow. G. Minshew (QB) Injured - Elbow. J. Bennett (CB) Injured - Knee. A. Butler (DT) Injured - Hip. K. Miller (T) Injured - Elbow. M. Crosby (DE) Injured - Ankle. D. Parham (G) Out - Foot. J. Meyers (WR) Questionable - Ankle. K. Mauga (LB) Questionable - Knee. T. Eichenberg (LB) Questionable - Quad.
Cincinnati Bengals: T. Higgins (WR) Questionable - Quad. T. Hendrickson (DE) Injured - Rest. O. Brown (OT) Injured - Knee. G. Stone (SAF) Injured - Shin. J. Burrow (QB) Injured - Wrist. K. Jenkins (DT) Injured - Thumb.
Notable Quotes
“(We’re) trying to establish some physicality with our guys up front. Right there at the 3-yard line, you've got to pound it in. Turnover, sudden change. Should be able to punch that ball in.” - Antonio Pierce after his team’s loss against the Chiefs in their last game.
“Second half wasn’t good enough. Didn’t make enough plays. Lost the turnover battle. They scored on every possession in the second half.” - Zac Taylor after his team’s loss against the Eagles in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Las Vegas Raiders
WR Tucker, Tre
WR Meyers, Jakobi
WR Turner, DJ
TE Bowers, Brock
QB Minshew II, Gardner
RB Mattison, Alexander
Cincinnati Bengals
WR Chase, Ja'Marr
WR Irwin, Trenton
WR Iosivas, Andrei
TE Sample, Drew
QB Burrow, Joe
RB Brown, Chase
Statistical Leaders
Las Vegas Raiders
Passing: G. Minshew (1377)
Rushing: A. Mattison (265)
Receiving: B. Bowers (535)
Touchdowns: A. Mattison (4)
Cincinnati Bengals
Passing: J. Burrow (1993)
Rushing: C. Brown (359)
Receiving: J. Chase (674)
Touchdowns: J. Chase (7)
Coaches:
Las Vegas Raiders: Antonio Pierce (2nd season)
Cincinnati Bengals: Zac Taylor (6th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
