MNF Betting Pick: Las Vegas Raiders vs. Detroit Lions

What You Need to Know Before Placing Your Bet

If you're gearing up for the Raiders vs. Lions game at Ford Field on October 30th, pay attention. The Lions are the heavy favorites, and the betting landscape reflects that. With a tight point spread and a total line set for a high-scoring game, let's dig into the stats to find the smart bets.

Key Statistical Insights

Efficiency in Scoring: Yards Per Point

Advantage: Mixed

• Detroit is more efficient offensively, requiring fewer yards per point.
• Both teams struggle defensively, allowing points with fewer yards.

Air Attack: Yards Per Pass

Advantage: Las Vegas Raiders

• Las Vegas holds an edge with a better differential in Yards Per Pass.
• Detroit excels in offensive yards per pass but falls short in differential.

Ground Game: Yards Per Rush

Advantage: Detroit Lions

• Detroit dominates with a strong offensive Yards Per Rush and differential.

Matchup Breakdown

• Offense: Detroit dominates with 24.86 points per game to Las Vegas's 16.00.
• Defense: Detroit edges out with 21.57 points allowed, compared to Las Vegas's 23.00.
• Overall Differential: Detroit leads with a +3.29 point differential.

Historical Performance

• Detroit has the upper hand with 4 wins in the last 6 matchups.
• ATS performance is even for both teams in recent games.
• The Over/Under leans towards a high-scoring game in past matchups.

Betting Trends to Watch

• Detroit is 14-3 ATS in recent games.
• Over/Under has been high in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games.
• Las Vegas struggles on the road, with a 1-5 SU record in recent away games.

Recent Form

• Las Vegas Raiders: Recent struggles are evident with 2 losses in the last 3 games.
• Detroit Lions: On a roll with 4 wins in the last 5 games and strong offensive output.