NFL Monday Night Football Preview: Atlanta Falcons vs. Las Vegas Raiders – Monday, Dec. 16, 2024
The Atlanta Falcons (6-7) and Las Vegas Raiders (2-11) will meet in the second game of the Monday Night Football matchups on December 16 at 8:30 PM ET in the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Falcons are favored on the road with a point spread at -4.0 (-105).
Atlanta Falcons Betting Preview
The Falcons have some hope on the horizon to snap their four-game losing streak. In their recent loss, they had a 42-21 defeat against the Minnesota Vikings.
They were tied at 21 points going into the fourth quarter, but fell apart on both sides to stay within reach. If they can produce good offense for three quarters like that against the Raiders, they will be in good shape. Against the Vikings, Kirk Cousins had 23 of 37 completions for 344 yards and two unfortunate interceptions.
Their numbers stacked up well against the Vikings, but they gave the ball up three times and did not force any turnovers on the Vikings. They will need to capitalize on their end zone opportunities when they see them and not settle or turn the ball over if they want to succeed.
The Falcons are averaging 21.4 points a game and rank 19th in the league for this output. Their defense has allowed 25.6 points a battle and ranks 25th. If they can bring that defensive number down a bit, they would be a much better team.
Las Vegas Raiders Betting Preview
The Raiders are looking for any opportunity to break their losing skid as well, which has climbed to nine in a row. Their latest loss was a 28-13 outing against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Their offensive intensity matched the Bucs in the first half, as they were down just 14-10 entering halftime. However, a 14-3 performance in the fourth quarter led to their demise and another painful loss. Aidan O’Connell, who is currently listed as a game time decision (knee) and is their backup quarterback, completed 11 of 19 passes for 104 yards and one interception.
They gave up 420 yards to the Bucs and only put up 286 in return. They had two turnovers but forced three on the Bucs, which helped somewhat.
The Raiders are averaging 18.2 points a game and rank 27th. Defensively they are one of the worst in allowing 27.8 points from opponents per game and rank 30th.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
Monday Night Football betting odds for the Atlanta Falcons vs. Las Vegas Raiders battle can be found through MyBookie. These odds currently show the Falcons as four-point favorites.
Market predictions are insisting that the Falcons have a 55.8 percent chance of winning. With the Raiders having plenty of issues as it is this season, plus the potential without having O’Connell under center or at his best, look for the Falcons to cover the spread.
Final Pick: Atlanta Falcons -4.0 (-105)
