The Vegas odds for the first 16 weeks of the NFL season are out, and it's time to take a look at how Vegas thinks the Oakland Raiders will do in the 2016 season. The Raiders showed promise last year, but the young team battled ups and downs in a 7-9 season. Vegas thinks the Raiders could push for a playoff spot, but aren't totally sold on the Silver and Black yet.
There are a few "ties" below, which means no team is favored in the game. The odds for Week 17 are also not out yet, so that week isn't counted. With that in mind, here are the games the Raiders are predicted to win and lose according to Vegas in 2016.
Week 1: at New Orleans Saints
Tie
Week 2: vs Atlanta Falcons
Win by 3.5
Week 3: at Tennessee Titans
Win by 2.5
Week 4: at Baltimore Ravens
Lose by 2
Week 5: vs. San Diego Chargers
Win by 4.5
Week 6: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Tie
Week 7: at Jacksonville Jaguars
Tie
Week 8: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tie
Week 9: vs. Denver Broncos
Lose by 1
Week 10: Bye
Week 11: vs Houston Texans
Win by 2
Week 12: vs. Carolina Panthers
Lose by 3
Week 13: vs. Buffalo Bills
Win by 1.5
Week 14: at Kansas City Chiefs
Lose by 4.5
Week 15: at San Diego Chargers
Lose by 1
Week 16: vs. Indianapolis Colts
Win by 1
Week 17: at Denver Broncos
N/A
The Raiders are projected to put up a 6-4-5 record in the first 16 weeks. That means Oakland's four pick 'em games and Week 17 matchup will be determine if the team is a playoff threat. If the Raiders can go above .500, it might be enough to secure a playoff spot. The Raiders haven't been to the postseason since 2002, but this is their best shot in several years.
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