The Las Vegas Raiders have a distinct leadership disadvantage. At the top is owner Mark Davis. Indeed, Davis was born on third base but thought he hit a triple. Specifically, he inherited the Raiders when his NFL Hall of Fame father, Al Davis, died. Last offseason, Davis decided to hire Josh McDaniels as his head coach. Even though McDaniels flopped miserably in his previous head coaching gig with the Denver Broncos. The NFL betting odds results have been lacking. Yet the Raiders won a game against New England that ranks with the famed Holy Roller in franchise lore.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, December 24, 2022, 8:15 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| TV Coverage: | NFL Network |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Raiders | +2½ (EV) | 39½ (-110) | +125 |  |
| Steelers | -2½ (-120) | 39½ (-110) | -145 | |
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Raiders at Steelers SBG Odds Overview
It is true the Raiders won a game accidentally against the Patriots on Sunday. Still, Las Vegas is poorly coached and incomplete. Winning online betting matchups like Sunday’s fluke against New England is not something to rely on. Especially with the public storming the betting window to hop aboard the Raider bandwagon. Pittsburgh is quietly improving and could offer a discount price.
Las Vegas Raiders Team Overview
Last Sunday, the Las Vegas Raiders won 30-24 against the New England Patriots as 1-point home favorites. The game went over the total of 46.5. As a result, the Raiders are 6-8 straight up, 7-7 against the spread, and 7-7 over/under the total.
Overall, Las Vegas has NFL metrics of 11th for total offense, 13th for passing, 12th for rushing, and 11th for scoring. On defense, the Raiders rank 24th overall, 26th against the pass, 15th against the rush, and 23rd for points allowed. Las Vegas ranks 5th for fewest turnovers lost and 31st for takeaways.
Rhamondre Stevenson took a handoff on the final regulation play, found running room, and gained 23 yards. But then he went off-script, flipping the ball back to Jakobi Meyers. And disaster struck. Meyers tried to keep the play alive by tossing the ball across the field. However, Las Vegas defensive end Chandler Jones was waiting. Jones grabbed Meyers’ bizarre, unnecessary lateral out of the air, stiff-armed Patriots quarterback Mac Jones to the turf, and returned the ball 48 yards for a touchdown. Hence the Raiders were gifted an improbable win.
Raider QB Derek Carr completed 20 of 38 passes for 231 yards and three touchdowns. At the same time, Josh Jacobs rushed for 93 yards on 22 carries.
Pittsburgh Steelers Team Overview
Last Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers won 24-16 against the Carolina Panthers as 2.5-point road dogs. The game went over the total of 37. As a result, the Steelers are 6-8 straight up, 7-6-1 against the spread, and 6-8 over/under the total.
Accordingly, Pittsburgh has NFL metrics of 26th for total offense, 24th for passing, 18th for rushing, and 27th for scoring. On defense, the Steelers rank 19th overall, 24th against the pass, 7th against the rush, and 13th for points allowed. Pittsburgh ranks 17th for fewest turnovers lost and 15th for takeaways. Overall, the Steelers ran for 156 yards and three TDs on 45 carries. Najee Harris carried 24 times for 86 yards and a touchdown. While Jaylen Warren added a 2-yard TD run for Pittsburgh. The Steelers have won three of its last four.
Raiders at Steelers SBG Free Picks
As was previously noted, too much Raider money is coming in. Pittsburgh offers the most Pro Football Bets value.
Raiders at Steelers SBG Best Bet: Pittsburgh Steelers.