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Las Vegas
This is a FREE play (1*) on LV
This looks to be a very challenging spot for the Washington Football Team, who is heading to the West Coast on a short week. Washington has already defied the odds by pulling three straight upsets over the Bucs, Panthers and Seahawks. But only one of those wins came on the road. Traveling to the West Coast on a short week is hard enough, but the situation is made even worse for the Football Team because Las Vegas is coming off a "mini-bye." The Raiders haven't played since Thanksgiving, when they went to Dallas and beat the Cowboys 36-33 in overtime. It was a game they never trailed and the offense put up over 500 yards. Look for Derek Carr, who is averaging almost 300 yards passing per game, to have a field day against a Washington secondary that is 30th in the league against the pass. The Washington defense has gotten away with not allowing a ton of total yards during this three-game win streak, but they still allow 6.1 yards per play, which is very bad. Don't understand why this number has come DOWN. Lay it. Play on LAS VEGAS
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| -1 LV (-115) @ Williamhill |
California
Small play here, but Im banking on neither team being overly concerned with this game, especially USC. Cals defense has been solid, and Im predicting a 30-17 game
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| Under 57.5 (-108) @ Fanduel |
Detroit
Play - Detroit Lions (Game 452).
Edges - Lions: 5-0 ATS last five as a division home dog; and NFL winless teams are 18-12-1 ATS from Game Nine out when facing foes coming off a SUATS loss, and Vikings: 1-5 ATS away versus foe coming off a Thursday game … With that, we recommend a 1* play on Detroit. Thank you and good luck as always.
> Marc’s NFL 10* Game Of The Week is backed with a team and its coach each in NEVER LOST winning situations. Put this beauty right on the Top Of Your Ticket this Sunday - don’t miss out!
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| 7.5 DET (-110) @ 888Sport |
Las Vegas
My play is on the Raiders.
Raiders are looking to stay above .500 after last weeks thrilling win over Dallas on Thanksgiving afternoon.
The Raiders #2 passing attack will look to take advantage of WAS's 30th ranked Pass D.
While WAS owns the leagues 9th ranked rushing attack, their RB lineup takes a hit with change of pace back JD McKissic listed as doubtful.
Raiders have done a good job this season at protecting the football and limiting turnovers, ranking 6th with only 12 turnovers, while Washington has struggled to force takeaways ranking 24th in the league with only 11 total.
Take the Raiders with the minimal chalk.
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| -2.5 LV (-110) @ Williamhill |
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