NFL Preseason Week 3 Odds & Picks for Friday: Patriots vs. Raiders (8/26)
Let’s check out our top odds and pick for Friday’s Week 3 NFL preseason game between the Patriots vs. Raiders.
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NFL Preseason Week 3 Odds & Picks for Friday: Patriots vs. Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders will finish out the preseason with a home game against the New England Patriots.
The Raiders have gone 3-0 in preseason play and could go undefeated in the preseason under Josh McDaniels as head coach. Because it’s the final preseason game for Las Vegas, the Raiders will give starting quarterback, Derek Carr, the first couple of drives. Carr hasn’t played at all this preseason but should be comfortable in tonight’s game regardless.
When it’s not Carr in the game, you can expect to see Jarret Stidham along with Chase Garbers for most of the game. Stidham was drafted by the Patriots, so New England might know how to prepare a little bit better.
Meanwhile, the Patriots are 1-1 in the preseason and will also be playing their final preseason game of the year. In their most recent game, the Patriots defeated the Panthers, 20-10, but Mac Jones ultimately didn’t look great in his first couple of drives, going 4-for-8 with a sack. It was really Baily Zappe who led the Patriots to victory. Zappe went 16-for-25 with 173 yards passing. However, he had one interception and no touchdowns in the game.
Towards the end of the game, it’ll be Zappe against Garbers. I truly don’t trust either quarterback and don’t think Zappe has played nearly as well as he could. However, he certainly has more potential under center. So I’ll give the Patriots the edge here.
Bet: Patriots ML
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