Atlanta Falcons vs. Las Vegas Raiders 12/16/24 – In a clash set to entertain and interest NFL lovers and gamblers, the Atlanta Falcons (6-7) is set to face The Raiders (2-11) in Week 15, with the game set to take place in Las Vegas, the odds are in favor of the Atlanta team who managed to qualify for the playoffs. This game is set to be filled with the desperation of the Raiders as they are looking to save some honor from a tough season. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN or stream it via NFL Game Pass.
Atlanta Falcons vs. Las Vegas Raiders 12/16/24
| When: | Monday, December 16, 2024 at 8:30 PM ET |
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| Where: | Allegiant Stadium |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Falcons | -1 (-120) | Over 45.5 (-120) | -170 |  |
| Raiders | +1 (-120) | Under 45.5 (-120) | +145 | |
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The odds show that the Falcons are the team with a slightly better edge about their record this season, thus placing them as favorites for this match together with the fact that the spread is of a close margin and thus a closely contested game is on the cards. Given how both teams have performed of late, it would seem bettors would be focusing on the under for total points, which fits right in with the trends as both teams have been finding it hard to score.
Kirk Cousins QB vs. Desmond Ridder QB
Kirk Cousins, the veteran quarterback of the Falcons, has been through a rollercoaster of a season with numbers like 3396 yards passing, 17 touchdowns and 15 interceptions in 13 games. He has even been stated to be able to pass for an average of 261.2 yards per game. On the downside, he threw 15 interceptions which go to show how risky his style of play really is. In a game where there is no room for errors, it will be interesting to see how well Cousins performs.
The Raiders have employed Desmond Ridder in just four games, throwing only once for a touchdown and earning 239 yards. With a 63.6% completion percentage, his style of play appears timid, but a Falcons defense waiting for Rookie mistakes will be able to break him. His role will be important since he has to bear the pressure of taking them against a senior side.
With the game edging closer, the quarrel between Cousins and Ridder has emerged as a quintessential battle of wisdom against promise. Focusing on Cousins, his matured temperament will surely trouble the Raiders’ bunch of youngsters, while Ridder’s growing talent will face Atlanta’s defensive planning. The battle will depend on how well both quarterbacks can control pivotal moments in the game.
Atlanta’s Ground and Air Assault: A Closer Look at Recent Performances
The Falcons’ attack heavily relies on their two-headed monster in the backfield as well as the wide receiver slots. Bijan Robinson managed to pound the ground for 977 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns whereas Darnell Mooney’s 873 receiving yards made him one of Cousins’ favorite targets. While the results of the recent matches of the team were far from good, it is noteworthy these two had decent showings against Minnesota and Los Angeles Chargers which shows their potential to turn the game around even with the team’s struggles.
Raiders’ Offensive Strategy: Building on Foundations
Las Vegas was an underwhelming franchise throughout the year. The bright spots were Sincere McCormick and Brock Bowers. But even though McCormick’s 5.5 yards per rush attempt seems explosive, the way he’s been used places him underutilized. Bowers, with 933 receiving yards, managed to have decent production in the passing game. However, the team still possesses the will to fight and is now looking for vulnerabilities in the Falcons’ defense, especially after their great performances against Kansas City and Denver.
Trends
Atlanta Falcons Betting Trends
Atlanta are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games.
Atlanta are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
Atlanta are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against Las Vegas.
Atlanta are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games against Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Raiders Betting Trends
Las Vegas are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Las Vegas’ last 15 games.
Las Vegas are 0-9 SU in their last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Las Vegas’ last 5 games against Atlanta.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Las Vegas’ last 7 games at home.
Atlanta Falcons vs. Las Vegas Raiders Betting Prediction
Taking into account the last several matches played by both teams and their previous encounters, it seems that the wise money might be slight to Atlanta as they are probably the more skilful and experienced side. Still, placing a bet on the under-total points seems to be the best way, as both teams are not that effective in scoring and haven’t been in good form recently. Also, for prop bets, look at the player’s particular markets, like Bijan Robinson and his over/under rushing yards metrics, because Atlanta might rely on him in the game.
Score Prediction: Falcons 24, Raiders 17.
