Falcons vs. Raiders 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 16

Updated Dec. 16, 2024 4:43 p.m. ET

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In a battle featuring two squads coming off defeats, the Atlanta Falcons (6-7) will play the Las Vegas Raiders (2-11). The Falcons have dropped four in a row, the Raiders nine in a row. Atlanta is the favorite (currently -6). An over/under of 44.5 points has been set for the matchup.

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Falcons vs. Raiders Odds & Betting Lines

Falcons vs Raiders Betting Information updated as of December 16, 2024, 8:33 a.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Falcons	-6	-110	-110	44.5	-108	-112

Falcons vs. Raiders Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Raiders (+6)
Pick OU: Over (44.5)
Prediction: Falcons 25 - Raiders 22

How to Watch Atlanta vs. Las Vegas

Game Date: Monday, December 16, 2024
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Allegiant Stadium
Location: Paradise, Nevada
TV: ESPN
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Falcons vs. Raiders Recent Matchups

In their past five head-to-head contests, Atlanta has defeated Las Vegas four times.
Over their last five head-to-head contests, Atlanta has scored 131 points, while Las Vegas has compiled 99.

Atlanta Betting Info

Atlanta is 5-8-0 against the spread this year.
The Falcons have won their only game this season when playing as at least 6-point favorites.
Atlanta games this year have hit the over on five of 13 set point totals (38.5%).
The Falcons have won 62.5% of the time they have played as moneyline favorites (5-3).
The implied probability for this matchup, considering the moneyline, gives the Falcons a 74.9% chance to win.

Falcons Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	250.2 (3,252)	3
Rush yards	120.8 (1,571)	13
Points scored	21.4 (278)	23
Pass yards against	229.1 (2,978)	25
Rush yards against	120.7 (1,569)	16
Points allowed	25.6 (333)	26

Atlanta's Key Players

Offense

Bijan Robinson has put up 977 rushing yards (eighth in the NFL) with eight touchdowns (75.2 yards per game over 13 games). His 4.5 yards per attempt rank 16th in the NFL.
He has also hauled in 52 passes (on 57 targets) for 395 receiving yards with one touchdown. He's averaging 30.4 receving yards and four catches per game.
Kirk Cousins has 3,396 passing yards (seventh in the NFL), 17 touchdowns and 15 interceptions this year. He has completed 67% of his passes, averaging 261.2 yards per game and 7.8 per attempt.
In the passing attack, Drake London, has totaled 866 receiving yards and six touchdowns after hauling in 75 balls (10th in the NFL) on 116 targets. Per game, he's averaging 66.6 yards and 5.8 receptions over 13 games.
Darnell Mooney averages 4.5 receptions and 67.6 yards per game, and has 879 total receiving yards and 58 catches. He's gotten 95 total targets, and has caught five touchdown passes.

Defense

On defense, Kaden Elliss has three sacks (third on the Falcons) to go with six TFL and 112 tackles in 2024.
Jessie Bates III has picked off two pases and added 81 tackles, one TFL, and seven passes defended.
Dee Alford has totaled 59 tackles, one TFL, and one sack this year. He's third on the Falcons in tackles.
A.J. Terrell has two TFL, 57 tackles, and two interceptions on the season.

Las Vegas Betting Info

Las Vegas is 5-8-0 against the spread this season.
The Raiders have an ATS record of 4-4 in their eight games as an underdog of 6 points or more this year.
This year, Las Vegas games have hit the over eight times.
This season, the Raiders have been the underdog 12 times and won two of those games.
The oddsmakers' moneyline implies a 29.4% chance of a victory for the Raiders.

Raiders Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	223.9 (2,911)	14
Rush yards	79.1 (1,028)	32
Points scored	18.2 (236)	31
Pass yards against	217.2 (2,823)	18
Rush yards against	117.6 (1,529)	13
Points allowed	27.8 (361)	31

Las Vegas' Key Players

Offense

Brock Bowers has recorded 933 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 87 receptions (sixth in the NFL), while being targeted 118 times this season.
Jakobi Meyers has 743 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 66 receptions, while being targeted 96 times.
Alexander Mattison has rushed for three touchdowns this year, and has totaled 320 rushing yards (32 per game and 3.3 per attempt).
Mattison has helped in the passing attack, putting up 245 receiving yards (24.5 per game) on 25 catches (2.5 per game), while being targeted 29 times. He has one receiving touchdown.
Tre Tucker has been targeted 62 times, resulting in 38 catches for 432 yards .

Defense

In 2024, Robert Spillane has recorded 118 tackles, seven TFL, one sack, and one interception over 13 games.
Maxx Crosby has 7.5 sacks (first on the Raiders) to go with 17 TFL and 45 tackles.
Tre'von Moehrig-Woodard has recorded one sack as well as four TFL, 85 tackles, and two interceptions in the 2024 season.
Jack Jones has intercepted two passes to go with 54 tackles, three TFL, and 11 passes defended.

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