Las Vegas Raiders vs Detroit Lions Prediction, 10/30/2023 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 8

Game: Las Vegas Raiders vs Detroit Lions

Date: Monday, October 30, 2023

Location: Ford Field in Detroit, MI

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Lions (-7.5)

Total/Over-Under: 44.5

The Detroit Lions (5-2) will try to defeat the Las Vegas Raiders (3-4) at Ford Field on Monday. Las Vegas opens this game as 7.5-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is set at 44.5.

The Las Vegas Raiders come into this game with a record of 3-4 for this season. In their last contest, the Raiders stepped onto the field against the Bears and took a loss by a final of 30-12. Josh Jacobs led the offense in rushing for the Raiders with 11 attempts for 35 yds (3.2 yards per carry). Davante Adams averaged 8.1 yards per reception by earning 57 yards on 7 receptions. Brian Hoyer went 17/32 with 129 yards passing. He had a quarterback rating of 37.1 and ended the game with 2 picks. On the ground, the Raiders gave up 173 yards on 38 attempts, which averages out to 4.6 yards per run allowed. Las Vegas conceded 21 completions on 29 tries for 150 yards, and a completion rate of 72.4%. Overall, they had 60 plays for 235 yds. The Las Vegas Raiders ran the football 14 different times and accumulated 39 yards, which came out to an average of 2.8 yards per carry.

The Raiders have earned 1,989 total yards over the course of this year. Las Vegas has compiled 86 1st downs offensively, and they have been flagged for 40 infractions for 352 yds. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Las Vegas has compiled 8 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 15 different times (12 interceptions and 3 fumbles). As a unit they hold an average of 68.6 yards on the ground ranking them 32nd in the league. When talking about scoring points, the Las Vegas Raiders are averaging 16.0 points per game.

When it comes to yards through the air, the Raiders have conceded 1,312 yards which puts them in 9th in the league. They have given up 187.4 yards per outing via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 68.8%. During the season, they are conceding 316.4 yards/game which puts them 10th in the league. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.4 yards per rushing attempt and 129.0 rushing yards per game this year. For the year, they have given up 903 running yards through 7 contests. The Raiders rank 22nd in the league in terms of their opponents scoring, allowing 23.0 points per contest.

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The Lions head into this matchup 5-2 for this season. The last time they stepped on the gridiron, the Lions walked away with a loss by a score of 38-6 against the Ravens. Jared Goff ended the game with 280 yds on 33/53 through the air while his QB rate was 68.1. He tossed 1 pick and his average yds per pass attempt was 5.3 yds. Amon-Ra St. Brown was the best receiver for the Lions, catching 13 throws for 102 yds (7.8 yards per catch). Jahmyr Gibbs ran the football 11 times for 68 yds, walking away from the contest with 6.2 yards per carry for Detroit. The Lions finished the contest with 333 yards while running 72 plays (4.6 yards per play). Detroit rushed for 6.0 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 84 yards on 14 carries. Detroit surrendered 27 running attempts for 146 yards (5.4 yards per carry). The Lions pass defense gave up a completion rate of 75.0%, relinquishing 357 yds on 21 for 28 passing.

When looking at this team's ability to score points, the Lions are ranking 8th in the NFL maintaining an average of 24.9 PPG. During this campaign to this point, the Lions have a total of 1,806 yards through the air as well as an average of 258.0 throwing yards per contest, which ranks 5th out of all NFL teams. They have an average of 118.4 run yards per game and have rushed for 829 yards for the year. The Detroit Lions hold an average of 376.4 yards per outing which has them sitting 4th out of all teams in the league. The Detroit offense has accrued 403 yds of penalties on 41 infractions, which has them ranked 18th in the NFL in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed 4 picks while letting opponents recover 3 fumbles and they have tallied 90 1st downs.

The Lions are giving up 21.6 points per game, which has them in 19th in the NFL. They have allowed 11 touchdowns from the passing game and 240.6 yards/contest, ranking them 24th in the league. Detroit has allowed a total of 534 yards rushing (76.3 yards/game) and 5 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the season. The Lions defense has participated in 421 plays, which is 18th in the league. Their defense has compiled 9 takeaways (3 fumbles and 6 picks) over the course of the season. This season, they have given up 151 total points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Lions -7.5

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