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The Steelers vs. Raiders spread had Pittsburgh as a -3.5 point favorite with nearly 80 percent of the betting public backing the Steelers. Bookies will be rooting hard for Oakland to cover here. Bets can be placed online with BetDSI.com, which was offering LIVE IN-PLAY wagering on some of these games and Sunday Night Football. Mobile betting also available.
Over the last three games dating back to 2006, the Raiders are actually 2-1 in this series Straight Up. Pittsburgh destroyed Oakland in their last meeting, however, back in in 2010.
As a favorite of 3.5 to -9 points, the Steelers are 11-2 over the past three seasons.
The Steelers are 0-5 Against The Spread in their last 5 games following a Straight Up win. The Raiders, however, 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a SU loss of more than 14 points.
Pittsburgh is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
The Steelers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games.
The Raiders are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Against NFC North opponents, the Raiders are just 12-20 Straight Up since 1993.
One interesting stat to consider is that the Raiders are 5-0 Against The Spread after 2 or more consecutive losses over the past three seasons.
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
