The Oakland Raiders and Detroit Lions, two teams that have endured their fair share of losing over the past decade, are set to square off at Ford Field in Week 10. The Raiders are relevant for the first time in quite a while but were brought back down to earth last week thanks to a 30-14 home loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The Lions shocked the NFL by topping Green Bay at Lambeau Field 18-16—the first time they’ve won in Wisconsin since 1991.
- The Raiders are 1-10 SU and ATS in their last 11 games as favorites in November.
- The total has gone OVER in four of the Lions' last five games.
- The Raiders are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games against the Lions.
OVER bettors have become big fans of the Raiders, and for good reason. The OVER/UNDER is 6-2-1 so far in Oakland games this year and is 9-3 dating back to last season.
According to recent history, Oakland has been a solid bet when facing Detroit. The Raiders are 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings between the squads.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors who were going with the Detroit Lions in this one found them listed as 0-point on the betting line at Sportsbook. Fans betting on totals have seen that number set earlier in the week at 48.5 for Sunday.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 26-24 win for the Lions. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
Oakland Raiders vs Detroit Lions Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Detroit Lions are 2-7 so far on the season, and 2-7 ATS vs the point spread. The Oakland Raiders, meanwhile, are 4-5 and 5-4 ATS. Those over under betting have seen Detroit go 5-4 and the Oakland Raiders go 6-2-1 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Oakland injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Detroit Lions rated this week at No. 31 and the Oakland Raiders sitting at No. 26.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Detroit's No. 29-ranked offense, averaging 18.56 PPG, against a Raiders defense that ranks No. 27 this week at 26.78 PPG. The Lions aerial game is averaging 265.22 yards per game, less than the Raiders secondary allows through the air, 293.22 YPG per game.
Defensively, the Oakland Raiders feature the league's No. 13-rated road run defense, allowing 105.5 yards per game. The Detroit Lions, meanwhile, ranks No. 30 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Derek Carr led the way last time out for the Raiders, connecting for 302 passing yards, but failing to earn the victory in a 30-14 loss to the Raiders at O.co Coliseum.
Matthew Stafford threw a pair of TD passes in Detroit's last match, defeating Green Bay 18-16 in Week 10 action on Sunday.
- Oakland is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of Oakland's last 12 games
- Oakland is 3-21 SU in its last 24 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oakland's last 7 games on the road
- Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Detroit is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
- Detroit is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Oakland at Tennessee, Sunday, November 29th
Detroit home to Philadelphia, Thursday, November 26th
