Bengals vs. Raiders Betting Line – Week 1 NFL: Oakland has New Look Defense
The Bengals vs. Raiders betting line for Week 1 of the 2015 NFL had Oakland as a +3 home dog despite being heralded as having one of the more solid defenses entering this season.
Most potent of all from Oakland’s front seven, Khalil Mack.
“If I needed yard, I would run anywhere on planet Earth other than at Khalil Mack. That guy is the biggest hammer I’ve seen for a while now playing that defensive end/outside linebacker kind of position. This is worth the price of admission for me,” NBC Sunday Night Football broadcaster Cris Collinsworth said. “Khalil Mack is eating up Jared Veldeer, who I’m telling you is one of the top tackles in the game. He’s bull rushing, he’s using spin moves, very impressive performance so far by this defensive line of the Oakland Raiders.”
Mack was coming in with odds of 40-1 for having the most sacks in the NFL.
Cincinnati has one of the most potent running backs in Jeremy Hill, listed with 7-1 odds of having the most rushing yards in the NFL and a -162 favorite to score the first touchdown of this game.
Something bettors should take note of: Cincinnati is 6-11-1 Against The Spread in their last 18 games on the road.
- Mary Montgomery, Gambling911.com
