Oakland Raiders at Arizona Cardinals Week 11 NFL Picks & Predictions 11/18/2018

Sunday, November 18, 2018

University of Phoenix Stadium

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The Oakland Raiders head to University of Phoenix Stadium to play the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, November 18, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Arizona as 3.5 point favorites. The total has been set at 41.

The Raiders are 2-7-0 against the spread and their over/under record is 3-6-0. The Cardinals are 5-3-1 against the spread and their over/under mark is 3-6-0.

Valuable Oakland Raiders Betting Trends

The Oakland Raiders are 3-6-0 against the over/under

The Oakland Raiders are 2-7-0 against the spread

Important Arizona Cardinals Betting Trends

The Arizona Cardinals are 3-6-0 against the over/under

The Arizona Cardinals are 5-3-1 against the spread

Key Oakland Raiders Injuries

11/12/18 WR Martavis Bryant Knee is out indefinitely
11/11/18 WR Jordy Nelson Quad injured last game, is questionable Sunday vs Arizona
10/30/18 CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Retired is out for season
10/19/18 RB Marshawn Lynch Groin IR
10/03/18 T Donald Penn Leg IR
09/26/18 K Mike Nugent Hip IR
09/13/18 DT Justin Ellis Foot IR
09/11/18 LS Andrew DePaola Knee IR
09/04/18 DT Ahtyba Rubin Biceps IR
09/04/18 K Eddy Pineiro Groin IR

Key Arizona Cardinals Injuries

11/13/18 S Budda Baker Undisclosed is questionable Sunday vs Oakland
11/11/18 WR Chad Williams Ankle is questionable Sunday vs Oakland
11/11/18 OL Mike Iupati Back is questionable Sunday vs Oakland
11/11/18 DT Robert Nkemdiche Calf is questionable Sunday vs Oakland
11/11/18 S Rudy Ford Heel injured last game, is questionable Sunday vs Oakland
11/05/18 OL John Wetzel Neck IR
09/03/18 DE Arthur Moats Knee IR
09/03/18 RB D.J. Foster Knee IR
09/03/18 LB Jeremy Cash Knee IR
08/07/18 C A.Q. Shipley ACL IR

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Oakland Raiders are 23rd in the National Football League in points scored with 147. They have run 559 plays this year for 3,147 yards, which ranks them 17th in the NFL in total offense. The Raiders average 5.6 yards per play, which is 12th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 171 1st downs this season, ranking them 24th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Oakland has run for 874 yards as a unit, which ranks 25th in the league. They've run 207 times, averaging 4.2 yards per rush as a unit. The Raiders have been penalized on offense 63 times for 555 yards so far this year, which has them 9th in the NFL in penalties. Derek Carr has passed for 2,441 yards this year. He's completed 228 throws while attempting 320 passes for a completion percentage of 71.3%. His quarterback rating this season is 93.2. He averages 10.7 yards per completion and 7.6 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Oakland is 20th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 272. They have given up a total of 3,592 yards on D, which is 23rd in the league. The Raiders are 27th in yards per play allowed with 6.7. Their pass defense has allowed 8.6 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 27th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 171 throws on 262 attempts against the Oakland Raiders defense this season, ranking them 24th and 11th in the league. The Oakland pass defense has also surrendered a total of 2,323 yards in the air, which is 26th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 265 attempts for 1,269 yards this season, putting them in 12th place in the NFL against the run. The Raiders have had 67 penalties for 550 yards on defense this year. That places them 23rd in the league. They've allowed a score on 49.5% of possessions on defense, which is 32nd in the NFL.

Special Teams Stats

Oakland is 27th in the NFL in punt returns with 15. They've totaled 135 punt return yards and are averaging 9 yards per return, which is 30th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 49 yards. They have returned 12 kicks for 258 yards on special teams, placing them 13th in kick return yardage. The Raiders average 21.5 yards per kick return and have a long of 28 yards this season. They are 25th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 3,716. The Oakland Raiders have tried 19 field goals this season and made 14, which is 29th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 73.7%. Oakland Raiders kickers have made 93% of their extra points, going 13 for 14 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,502 yards on 35 punts, averaging 42.9 yards per punt. That ranks them 5th in the NFL in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Arizona Cardinals have run for 634 yards as a team, which ranks 30th in the NFL. They've run 186 times, averaging 3.4 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Cardinals have been penalized on offense 58 times for 408 yards so far this season, which has them 14th in the league in penalties. They are 25th in the NFL in points scored with 124. They have run 501 plays this season for 2,126 yards, which ranks them 22nd in the league in total offense. The Cardinals average 4.2 yards per play, which is 30th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 131 1st downs this year, placing them 17th overall as an offensive unit. Josh Rosen averages 6.2 yards per pass attempt and 11 yards per completion. He has completed 116 passes on 208 attempts for a completion percentage of 55.8%. His quarterback rating is 67.8. He has thrown for 1,280 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Cardinals rush defense has allowed 291 attempts for 1,263 yards this year, putting them in 6th place in the league against the run. Arizona has committed 65 penalties for 503 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 32nd in the NFL. They've given up a score on 36.2% of possessions on defense, which is 9th in the league. They are 19th in the league in points allowed on defense with 225. They have surrendered a total of 3,272 yards on D, which is 6th in the NFL. The Arizona Cardinals are ranked 5th in yards per play allowed with 5.4. Their pass defense has given up 6.3 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 14th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 196 passes on 289 attempts against the Arizona defense this season, placing them 18th and 25th in the National Football League. The Cardinals pass defense has also given up a total of 2,009 yards through the air, which is 14th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Arizona Cardinals have attempted 6 field goals this season and made 4, which is 10th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 66.7%. Arizona kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 14 for 14 this year. Their punters have totaled 2,507 yards on 52 punts, averaging 48.2 yards per punt. That places them 6th in the NFL in punting average. Arizona is ranked 4th in the league in punt returns with 14. They've accumulated 93 punt return yards and average 6.6 yards per return, which is 22nd in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 44 yards. They have returned 16 kicks for 330 yards on special teams, ranking 24th in kick return yardage. The Cardinals average 20.6 yards per kick return and have a long of 36 yards this year. They are 24th in the league in all-purpose yards with 2,737.

Who will win tonight's Raiders/Cardinals NFL game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Cardinals -3.5

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