Oakland Raiders Betting
The 2008 Oakland Raiders will be led young stars JaMarcus Russell and Darren McFadden and $255M in the off season contracts to upgrade a team that went 4-12 in 2007. Sportsbooks have the Raiders winning 7 regular season games in 2008. The heavy betting action has been on the Raiders winning 6 or less games in 2008. Al Davis brought out the checkbook in the off season to help upgrade a team that has gone 19-61 the last 5 years. However, the new roster talent does not address the most important off season need of improving the run defense and the defensive line.
Oakland Raiders Key Additions
CB DeAngelo Hall
RB Darren McFadden
WR Javon Walker
S Gibril Wlson
WR Drew Carter
Oakland Raiders Key Losses
DT Warren Sapp
QB Josh McCown
WR Jerry Porter
RB LaMont Jordon
2007 Record: 4-12 (T3rd, AFC West)
Offensive Team Rank: 6th Rushing, 31st Passing, 23rd Scoring
Defensive Team Rank: 31st Rushing, 8th Passing, 26th Scoring
The Oakland Raiders offense were sixth in league rushing in 2007 behind an overachieving offensive line. The running game will be the heart of the offense with 4th overall pick RB Darren McFadden and returning Justin Fargas (1009 rushing yard, 23 receptions and 2 TDs). JaMarcus Russell is an unknown and will struggle in his first year as a starter. The OL improved last year in pass protection by cutting down sacks to 41 from 72. The Raiders will run and run even though they signed overpriced and hurt WR Javon Walker.
The Raiders defense was ranked 31st in rushing defense and did little to improve by signing DT Tommy Kelly who is recovering from a torn ACL. The Raiders return the same front seven on the defensive line and should struggle again against the run. The secondary has talent in imported CB DeAngelo Hall and S Gibril Wilson along with franchised CB Nnamdi Asomugha but has little depth.
NFL Betting Edge
The Raiders will struggle again against the run and will have a hard time to equal the 4-12 record from last year. The defensive will give up a lot of points this year with a first time starting QB that is bound to make rookie turnovers.
Oakland Raiders Betting Preview
NFL Odds Oakland Raiders Regular Season Wins
Over 61/2 Regular Season Wins +120
Under 61/2 Regular Season Wins -160
Internet Sportsbooks have the Oakland Raiders regular season wins line Over 61/2 wins +120 meaning that for every $100 bet will payout $120. Preseason betting action has been heavy on the under with sharp bettors saying that the Raiders will win 6 or less games in 2008.
NFL Odds to win the Super Bowl
Oakland Raiders +9000
Indianapolis Colts +750
Jacksonville Jaguars +1400
Dallas Cowboys +800
New England Patriots +300
San Diego Chargers +700
Line makers have the Oakland Raiders odds of winning the Super Bowl at +9000 meaning that for every $100 will payout $9000. NFL Bet Lines Explained is a guide to understanding NFL odds. If you like long shots, the Raiders odds are some of the biggest this year to win the Super Bowl.
NFL Odds to win the AFC Championship
Oakland Raiders +5000
Indianapolis Colts +500
Jacksonville Jaguars +800
Pittsburgh Steelers +1200
New England Patriots +180
San Diego Chargers +450
NFL Odds to win AFC West Division
Denver Broncos +500
Kansas City Chiefs +1100
Oakland Raiders +1000
San Diego Chargers -400
Online Sportsbooks have the Oakland Raiders odds to win the AFC west at +1000 odds just a little bit ahead of the equally terrible KC Chiefs at +1100.
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