Atlanta Falcons vs Las Vegas Raiders Betting Pick & Preview – 12/16/2024

Falcons vs Raiders Betting Odds

Atlanta Falcons vs Las Vegas Raiders Win Probabilities

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Atlanta Falcons vs Las Vegas Raiders Betting Preview

Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons faceoff against Aidan O'Connell and the Las Vegas Raiders. The Falcons enter the game as a big favorite (-225) despite being on the road. Atlanta is currently favored by -4.5 points while the Game Total is currently sitting on 44.5.

Las Vegas's primary disadvantage this season has been their rushing offense, which has ranked #30 in football with a low 3.58 yards per carry. Perhaps because they routinely failt to successfully establish the run, Las Vegas has also lacked effectiveness through the air. They've scraped together a measly 6.59 yards per target, ranking the bottom 10 in football. When it comes to their defense, the Raiders check in at #17 in football when it comes to total yards allowed per game. Opposing air attacks have notched 231 yards per game against Las Vegas this year (#18 in football). Opposing ball-carriers have ranked #11 against them with 4.76 yards per ground attempt. This Raiders defense hits their peak effectiveness when it comes to defending opposing wide receivers, keeping them in check at just 7.67 yards per target (#6-best in the league). Las Vegas's defensive effectiveness bottoms out when it comes to defending opposing running backs, who have caught 93.8% of their passes, #1-highest in the league.

Atlanta's biggest strength has been their offense, ranking #4 in the league with 371 yards per game. They've achieved offensive success largely through the quality of their passing attack, which is #6-best in football with 256 yards per game. Perhaps because the defense has to take their pass game so seriously, the Falcons have also managed to rush for 4.53 yards per carry, which puts them in the top 10. In terms of their defense, the Falcons have ranked #25 in the league in total yards allowed per game. Opposing offenses have passed for 245 yards per game through the air against them (#9 in football). On the ground, opposing ball-carriers have ranked #12 with 4.73 yards per carry. Atlanta has been most effective in shutting down opposing running backs, holding them to 5.05 yards per target (#3-best). Atlanta has been least effective in shutting down opposing wide receivers, giving up a 74.5% completion rate (#1-highest).

Atlanta Falcons vs Las Vegas Raiders Prediction

Final Score: Atlanta Falcons 26.51 vs Las Vegas Raiders 21.95

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