Atlanta Falcons (6-7) vs. Las Vegas Raiders (2-11)
Atlanta Falcons vs. Las Vegas Raiders December 16 2024 – As the NFL enters week 15, the Atlanta Falcons who have a close to .500 record, go up against the sub par—Las Vegas Raiders who have not been performing well at the Allegiant stadium. The falcons are looking to make the most of the situation against a sidelined raiders squad, having a poor season record of 2-11 even with their offset standing of 6-7. This match depicts the current status of the two teams and gives Atlanta an opportunity to try and fight their way back into the playoffs.
Atlanta Falcons vs. Las Vegas Raiders December 16 2024 Game Info
| When: | Monday, December 16, 2024 at 8:30 PM ET |
| Where: | Allegiant Stadium |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
Atlanta Falcons vs. Las Vegas Raiders Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Falcons | -170 | -1 (-120) | Over 45.5 (-120) |
| Raiders | +145 | +1 (-120) | Under 45.5 (-120) |
In their approaching matchup against the Raiders, the Falcons are the favourites possibly owing to the fact that they have performed slightly better than the Raiders this season. Recently, both these teams have been looking low in terms of scoring, and the over/under has been set at a cautious 45.5 points.
Kirk Cousins QB vs. Desmond Ridder QB
The quarterback for the Falcons, Kirk Cousins, has thrown for 3,396 yards with 17 touchdowns and 15 interceptions so far during the season. His performance has been shaky as the team has been losing and winning games inconsistently. The team always seems to have potential but always struggles to reach its potential because of turnovers. On the other hand, he did show signs of potential as he was able to throw deep.
At the same time, the Raiders’ Desmond Ridder has had limited experience this season starting only four games. Given the team’s restrictions, Ridder’s output has been limited to only 239 passing yards and one touchdown. This is furthermore important for Ridder as he plays against a defense which will look to expose any gaps in his experience so he needs to adjust as the starting quarterback.
The duel between Cousins and Ridder is thus inherently a battle between experience with potential. Vested with wide ranging experience, Cousins is the one who can make use of the gaps that exist within the defensive set up of the Raiders. On the other hand, Ridder has potential which will be showcased, albeit against a strong Falcon’s defensive front, and so this tussle between the quarterbacks is likely to be one of the key highlights of the match.
Atlanta’s Air and Ground Attack: Dynamic Despite Downs
The last time the Atlanta Falcons faced the Minnesota and Chargers, they demonstrated some elements of instability coupled with promise. In the present season, Bijan Robinson has been quite consistent in the backfield, rushing for a total of 977 yards. Meanwhile, Darnell Mooney seems to have carved his niche as a critical target gaining 873 receiving yards. Their ability to penetrate the defensive line of the Raiders could set them up for scores.
Raiders’ Response: Rushing and Receiving Hopes
The Raiders have shown signs of offensive competence, especially with Sincere McCormick and Brock Bowers playing the lead roles. McCormick was productive in his limited chances, garnering a total of 175 rushing yards, and Bowers has certainly been impressive with 933 receiving yards. Most recent encounters with Tampa Bay and Kansas City reflect a team in distress but with the capacity to deliver fantastic moments.
Atlanta Falcons Betting Trends
Atlanta are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games.
Atlanta are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
Atlanta are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against Las Vegas.
Atlanta are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games against Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Raiders Betting Trends
Las Vegas are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Las Vegas’ last 15 games.
Las Vegas are 0-9 SU in their last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Las Vegas’ last 5 games against Atlanta.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Las Vegas’ last 7 games at home.
Atlanta Falcons vs. Las Vegas Raiders Betting Previews
Even though the trends and performances considered, it appears the Falcons will cover the spread, probably by a slim margin. The total score is likely to go under as the two teams do not score much these days. For the bettors, the moneyline on the Falcons is viewed as the safer bet, although the narrow spread poses a threat to a bet.
As for props and over/under bets, going under looks like a very good option considering that both teams have had their fair share of problems scoring so many over the course of the season. In the end, this match will most likely be determined by quarterback and pressure index.
Score Prediction: Falcons 24, Raiders 17.
