NFL Prop Bets: New England Patriots vs Las Vegas Raiders - Week 1

The Las Vegas Raiders (0-0) face the New England Patriots (0-0) at Gillette Stadium for Week 1. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Patriots started the week as 3.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 3.0, leaving the Patriots at -167 and Raiders at +140.

The total points line is set at 42.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 23-20 New England.

  • The Raiders had a 9-8-0 O/U record last season (meaning nine games went over the total points line and eight went under). The Patriots had an 11-6-0 O/U record last season.

Points on the board

  • The Raiders scored 18.2 points per game last season (29th in the league). Comparatively, the Patriots averaged 17.0 (30th).
  • Defensively, the Raiders conceded 25.5 points per game last season (T25th in the league), while the Patriots gave up an average of 24.5 points (22nd).

Moving the chains

  • With an average of 303.2, the Raiders ranked 27th in the league for total yards per game last season. Comparatively, the Patriots ranked 31st with 292.0 yards per game.
  • In terms of yards allowed, the Raiders gave up 333.1 per game last season (15th in the league), while the Patriots have allowed an average of 342.9 (22nd).

Ascendency in the air

  • The Raiders averaged 223.4 passing yards per game last season (13th in the league). Comparatively, the Patriots' defense gave up 211.5 passing yards per game (10th) last season.
  • Meanwhile, the Patriots averaged 176.2 passing yards per game last season (32nd in the league), while the Raiders' defense gave up 216.2 passing yards per game (15th) during the 2024 season.

Advantage on the ground

  • Looking at the ground game, the Raiders averaged 79.8 rushing yards per game last season (32nd in the league). Conversely, the Patriots gave up 131.4 rushing yards per game (23rd).
  • On the other hand, the Patriots averaged 115.8 rushing yards per game last season (13th in the league). The Raiders performed at a similar level when defending the run, conceding 116.9 per game (13th).

Protecting the ball

  • Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Raiders recorded 13 total takeaways last season (29th in the league), while the Patriots recorded 12 (T30th).
  • On offense, the Raiders recorded 29 total giveaways last season (T29th in the league), while the Patriots recorded 23 (T21st).

First to Score

The Raiders are +105 to score first, while the Patriots are -136.

  • The Raiders scored first in five of their 17 games last season.
  • The Patriots scored first in nine of their 17 games last season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

  • The Raiders recorded the first touchdown in six of their 17 games last season.
  • The Patriots recorded the first touchdown in nine of their 17 games last season.

First Scoring Play

    Play Frequency Odds
    Las Vegas Touchdown2 / 17
    Las Vegas Field Goal3 / 17
    Las Vegas Safety0 / 17
    New England Touchdown7 / 17
    New England Field Goal2 / 17
    New England Safety0 / 17

Which team will get a quick start?

The Raiders are +120 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Patriots are -145.

  • The Raiders were the first to score 10 points in six of their 17 games last season.
  • The Patriots were the first to score 10 points in eight of their 17 games last season.

First Quarter Moneyline

  • The Raiders had a 4-8-5 first quarter W/L/T record last season, while the Patriots held a record of 7-7-3.

Last Time They Met

The Raiders recorded a 21-17 victory over the Patriots at Allegiant Stadium when these teams last met in Week 6, 2023.