Giants vs. Raiders: NFL Week 9 Odds & Picks (2023)
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NFL Odds, Picks & Predictions: Giants vs. Raiders
Giants vs. Raiders
On paper, the Raiders look better. But they haven't played better in the last few weeks. That's why Josh McDaniels was fired earlier this week. The Raiders have elected to start Aidan O'Connell at quarterback. He's a rookie thrower, who the Raiders really like. But the Giants pass rush has been sensational over the last couple of weeks and should at least create some chaos on the defensive end. That could include a couple of turnovers. On the other hand, Daniel Jones is expected to return for the Giants. He signed a massive extension in the offseason and many fans felt like he was just starting to figure it out in New York. He hasn't looked like himself early, but with the neck injuries behind him, Jones and the Giants' offense should have success rushing the football against Las Vegas.
Pick: Giants +2
–Jason Radowitz
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Betting "against the spread" refers to the act of choosing the winning team based on a numeric handicap placed on the team that oddsmakers believe is superior, rather than picking the outright winner. For example, if the Rams face the Bengals, and oddsmakers set the spread at Rams -3.5, you would need Los Angeles to win by 4 or more points in order to cash your Rams bet.
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