Oakland Raiders at Cincinnati Bengals Week 15 NFL Picks & Predictions 12/16/2018

Sunday, December 16, 2018

Paul Brown Stadium

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The Cincinnati Bengals host the Oakland Raiders at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday, December 16, 2018. The opening line for this game has Cincinnati as 3.5 point favorites. The over/under has been set at 46.5.

The Bengals have an over/under record of 8-5-0 and they are 6-7-0 against the spread. The Raiders have an ATS record of 5-8-0 while their over/under record is 6-7-0.

Valuable Oakland Raiders Betting Trends

The Oakland Raiders are 6-7-0 against the over/under

The Oakland Raiders are 5-8-0 against the spread

Important Cincinnati Bengals Betting Trends

The Cincinnati Bengals are 8-5-0 against the over/under

The Cincinnati Bengals are 6-7-0 against the spread

Key Oakland Raiders Injuries

12/11/18 G Gabe Jackson Elbow is questionable Sunday vs Cincinnati
12/11/18 RB Jalen Richard Ribs is questionable Sunday vs Cincinnati
12/11/18 G Jon Feliciano Calf is out indefinitely
12/09/18 G Kelechi Osemele Toe is questionable Sunday vs Cincinnati
12/09/18 LB Kyle Wilber Hamstring is questionable Sunday vs Cincinnati
12/09/18 DT Maurice Hurst Jr. Ankle is questionable Sunday vs Cincinnati
12/05/18 WR Martavis Bryant Knee IR
11/30/18 CB Leon Hall Back IR
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
09/11/18 LS Andrew DePaola Knee IR
09/04/18 DT Ahtyba Rubin Biceps IR
09/04/18 K Eddy Pineiro Groin IR

Key Cincinnati Bengals Injuries

12/09/18 T Cordy Glenn Back is questionable Sunday vs Oakland
12/09/18 CB Dre Kirkpatrick Foot is questionable Sunday vs Oakland
12/09/18 WR Josh Malone Hamstring is questionable Sunday vs Oakland
12/09/18 CB Tony McRae Concussion is questionable Sunday vs Oakland
12/09/18 LB Vontaze Burfict Concussion is questionable Sunday vs Oakland
12/04/18 WR A.J. Green Toe is out for season
11/29/18 T Jake Fisher Back IR
11/26/18 QB Andy Dalton Thumb IR
11/25/18 LB Preston Brown Knee IR
11/23/18 DT Josh Tupou Pectoral IR
11/04/18 DE Carl Lawson ACL IR
10/24/18 TE Mason Schreck Knee IR
10/07/18 TE Tyler Eifert Ankle IR
09/24/18 DT Ryan Glasgow Knee is out indefinitely
09/04/18 TE Cethan Carter Shoulder IR
09/04/18 CB Davontae Harris Knee IR
09/04/18 S Trayvon Henderson Knee IR
07/28/18 OL Rod Taylor ACL IR

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Oakland Raiders have run for 1,319 yards as a team, which ranks 25th in the NFL. They've run 312 times, averaging 4.2 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Raiders have been penalized on offense 92 times for 803 yards so far this season, which has them 9th in the league in penalties. They are 23rd in the NFL in points scored with 244. They have run 815 plays this season for 4,517 yards, which ranks them 17th in the league in total offense. The Raiders average 5.5 yards per play, which is 12th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 251 1st downs this year, placing them 24th overall as an offensive unit. Derek Carr averages 7.5 yards per pass attempt and 10.8 yards per completion. He has completed 317 passes on 457 attempts for a completion percentage of 69.4%. His quarterback rating is 97. He has thrown for 3,434 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Raiders rush defense has allowed 388 attempts for 1,879 yards this year, putting them in 12th place in the league against the run. Oakland has committed 93 penalties for 765 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 23rd in the NFL. They've given up a score on 46.1% of possessions on defense, which is 32nd in the league. They are 20th in the league in points allowed on defense with 388. They have surrendered a total of 5,099 yards on D, which is 23rd in the NFL. The Raiders are ranked 27th in yards per play allowed with 6.5. Their pass defense has given up 8.2 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 27th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 246 passes on 383 attempts against the Oakland Raiders defense this season, placing them 24th and 11th in the National Football League. The Oakland pass defense has also given up a total of 3,220 yards through the air, which is 26th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Oakland Raiders have attempted 26 field goals this season and made 21, which is 29th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 80.8%. Oakland Raiders kickers have made 96% of their extra points, going 23 for 24 this year. Their punters have totaled 2,386 yards on 55 punts, averaging 43.4 yards per punt. That places them 5th in the NFL in punting average. Oakland is ranked 27th in the league in punt returns with 20. They've accumulated 163 punt return yards and average 8.2 yards per return, which is 30th in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 49 yards. They have returned 21 kicks for 455 yards on special teams, ranking 13th in kick return yardage. The Raiders average 21.7 yards per kick return and have a long of 31 yards this year. They are 25th in the league in all-purpose yards with 5,379.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Cincinnati Bengals are 26th in the National Football League in points scored with 307. They have run 772 plays this year for 4,273 yards, which ranks them 32nd in the NFL in total offense. The Bengals average 5.5 yards per play, which is 28th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 262 1st downs this season, ranking them 30th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Cincinnati has run for 1,284 yards as a unit, which ranks 31st in the league. They've run 276 times, averaging 4.7 yards per rush as a unit. The Bengals have been penalized on offense 93 times for 772 yards so far this year, which has them 12th in the NFL in penalties. Jeff Driskel has passed for 645 yards this year. He's completed 66 throws while attempting 101 passes for a completion percentage of 65.3%. His quarterback rating this season is 88.9. He averages 9.8 yards per completion and 6.4 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Cincinnati is 16th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 397. They have given up a total of 5,485 yards on D, which is 18th in the league. The Bengals are 7th in yards per play allowed with 6.1. Their pass defense has allowed 7.3 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 4th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 309 throws on 463 attempts against the Cincinnati defense this season, ranking them 15th and 23rd in the league. The Bengals pass defense has also surrendered a total of 3,560 yards in the air, which is 8th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 402 attempts for 1,925 yards this season, putting them in 30th place in the NFL against the run. The Cincinnati Bengals have had 90 penalties for 728 yards on defense this year. That places them 15th in the league. They've allowed a score on 47.9% of possessions on defense, which is 24th in the NFL.

Special Teams Stats

Cincinnati is 1st in the NFL in punt returns with 19. They've totaled 229 punt return yards and are averaging 12.1 yards per return, which is 14th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 38 yards. They have returned 32 kicks for 739 yards on special teams, placing them 16th in kick return yardage. The Bengals average 23.1 yards per kick return and have a long of 51 yards this season. They are 31st in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 5,463. The Cincinnati Bengals have tried 17 field goals this season and made 13, which is 27th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 76.5%. Cincinnati kickers have made 94% of their extra points, going 34 for 36 this season. Their punters have accumulated 2,406 yards on 56 punts, averaging 43 yards per punt. That ranks them 11th in the NFL in punting average.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Raiders +3.5

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