After taking a significant step backwards in 2017 by winning just half of the dozen games they won in 2016, the Las Vegas Raiders paid a hefty price to entice former head coach Jon Gruden to leave the broadcast booth and lead the longtime AFC West-based franchise back to prominence.With just one playoff appearance since way back in 2002, the Raiders are looking to become perennial winners once again as they get set for the upcoming 2018 regular season. If you’re looking to cash in on Oakland’s 2018 win total odds and you’re in need of some expert betting assistance, then let’s get started with my predictions on each and every game on the Raiders’ 2018 schedule.
Oakland Raiders 2018 NFL Win/Loss Odds Prediction
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- Las Vegas Raiders Regular Season Win Total Odds – 9
Week 1: Monday, Sept. 10, vs. Los Angeles Rams, 10:20 PM ET
The Raiders have a big Monday night regular season opener as Jon Gruden makes his return debut, but I’m expecting the Rams to get the road win in this one simply because I believe they are the better team on both sides of the ball right now. Loss. 0-1.Week 2: Sunday, Sept. 16, at Denver Broncos, 4:25 PM ET
I don’t necessarily think the Broncos are going to be better than the Raiders in 2018, but I believe a regular season split is in order for the longtime AFC West division rivals. Loss. 0-2.Week 3: Sunday, Sept. 23, at Miami Dolphins, 1 PM ET
Gruden will out-coach Adam Gase and Derek Carr will definitely outplay Miami’s Ryan Tannehill. Win. 1-2..Week 4: Sunday, Sept. 30, vs. Cleveland Browns, 4:05 PM ET
Las Vegas gets the win at home against former head coach Hue Jackson, but this Week 4 AFC showdown is going to be a lot closer than most people expect! Win. 2-2.Week 5: Sunday, Oct. 7, at Los Angeles Chargers, 4:05 PM ET
The Raiders got swept by the Chargers a year ago, but I’m thinking a split is in order between these two division rivals in 2018. Loss. 2-3.Week 6: Sunday, Oct. 14, vs. Seattle Seahawks in London, 1 PM ET
Russell Wilson will be the best player on the field pitch in this Week 6 overseas affair in London. I like Seattle in a shootout! Loss. 2-4.Week 7: Bye
Week 8: Sunday, Oct. 28, vs. Indianapolis Colts, 4:05 p.m. ET
Andrew Luck will be back on the field for Indianapolis, but the Colts will be mostly awful defensively if you ask me. Derek Carr and the rebuilt Raiders cruise in this Week 8 matchup. Win. 3-4.Week 9: Thursday, Nov. 1, at San Francisco 49ers, 8:20 PM ET
I’m going with Jimmy G and the Niners to get it done over Derek Carr and the Silver and Black just because the Niners are playing at home and a bit ahead in their rebuild than Las Vegas. Loss. 3-5.Week 10: Sunday, Nov. 11, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 4:05 PM ET
Joey Bosa and Philip Rivers star in this divisional showdown. Think regular season split, split, split in this one MYBookie NFL betting buffs! Loss. 3-6.