Green Bay Packers vs Las Vegas Raiders Prediction, 10/9/2023 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 5

Game: Green Bay Packers vs Las Vegas Raiders

Date: Monday, October 9, 2023

Location: Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, NV

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Raiders (+1.5)

Total/Over-Under: 43

The Green Bay Packers (2-2) are en route to Allegiant Stadium on Monday where they will go up against the Las Vegas Raiders (1-3). Las Vegas is 1.5-point dogs. The betting total comes in at 43.

The Green Bay Packers step onto the field holding a record of 2-2 for this year. The last time they stepped on the football field, the Packers played against the Lions and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 34-20. Aaron Jones was the rushing leader for the Packers with 5 attempts for 18 yards (3.6 yds per carry). Romeo Doubs had an average of 10.6 yards per reception by accumulating 95 yds on 9 catches. Jordan Love connected on 23/36 with 246 yards through the air and 1 touchdown. He had a quarterback rating of 69.9 and ended the contest with 2 picks. On the ground, the Packers gave up 211 yds on 43 attempts, which is an average of 4.9 yards per run allowed. Green Bay allowed 19 pass completions on 28 attempts for 190 yards, and a completion percentage of 67.9%. On the day, they had 53 plays which totaled 230 yds. The Green Bay Packers ran the football 12 times and accumulated 27 yards, which had them averaging 2.3 yds per attempt.

When talking about scoring, the Green Bay Packers have an average of 25.0 PPG. As a team they're averaging 74.5 yards rushing ranking them 30th in the NFL. The Packers have earned 1,123 total yards for the season. Green Bay has compiled 42 first downs, and they have committed 31 infractions for 251 yds. They have surrendered the football 3 times (3 picks). When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Green Bay has amassed 8 touchdowns through the air and 3 touchdowns via the ground.

In terms of yards via the pass, the Packers have surrendered 789 yards which has them ranked 11th in the NFL. They have yielded 197.3 yards per game via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 64.9%. Overall, they have surrendered 352.5 yards/contest which puts them 21st in football. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.5 yards per rush on the ground and 155.3 yards on the ground per game for the season. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 621 rushing yards through 4 contests. The Packers rank 20th in the NFL regarding team defense, conceding 24.0 PPG.

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The Raiders come into this matchup with a record of 1-3 for this season. In their last contest, the Raiders took a loss by a final score of 24-17 against the Chargers. Josh Jacobs carried the rock 17 times for 58 yds, finishing the game with 3.4 yards per carry for Las Vegas. Josh Jacobs was featured in the passing game for the Raiders, catching 8 passes for 81 yards (10.1 yards per reception). Aidan O'Connell finished the contest with 238 yds on 24/39 passing while his QB rate was 68.1. He threw 1 pick and his average yards per pass attempt was 6.1 yds. Las Vegas relinquished 37 rushing attempts for 155 yds (4.2 yards per carry). The Raiders pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 54.2%, surrendering 150 yds on 13 for 24 passing. The Raiders finished the game with a total of 264 yards while running 69 plays (3.8 yards per play). Las Vegas ran the ball for 3.3 yards per attempt, finishing with a total of 76 yards on 23 carries.

The Las Vegas Raiders hold an average of 281.8 yards per game ranking them 26th out of all teams in the NFL. They average 65.3 yards via the ground game and have toted the ball for 261 yards for the season. They have tossed 7 interceptions while letting opponents recover 3 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 45 1st downs. The Las Vegas offense has 267 penalty yards on 28 infractions, which ranks 10th in the NFL in terms of helping out the opposition. During this campaign so far, the Raiders currently have a total of 866 passing yards in addition to an average of 216.5 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 15th in the NFL. In relation to their ability to score points, the Raiders currently rank 29th in football maintaining an average of 15.5 points per contest.

They have allowed 8 touchdowns through the air and 202.8 yards per contest, which puts them in 13th in football. Las Vegas has allowed the opposition a total of 537 yards on the ground (134.3 yards per game) and 4 touchdowns rushing for the season. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 101 total points. They have tallied 1 takeaway (1 pick) so far this season. The Raiders defense has participated in 255 plays, which is 20th in football. The Raiders are relinquishing 25.3 PPG, which puts them in 24th in football.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Raiders +1.5

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