Raiders vs. Patriots: NFL Week 5 Betting Preview
The Las Vegas Raiders will face the New England Patriots in Week 5 of the NFL season, with the game scheduled for 1 p.m. ET in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Raiders, who started the season with a surprising 3-0 record, recently suffered a narrow loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, bringing their record to 3-1. Meanwhile, the Patriots are 2-2 after a surprising victory over the Buffalo Bills last week.
The Patriots are favored by 3.5 points according to DraftKings Sportsbook, with an Over/Under set at 45.5. The Raiders, who had a challenging season last year, have shown improvement under new coaching and quarterback Kirk Cousins, who has thrown 11 touchdowns this season. However, the status of star running back Ashton Jeanty is uncertain due to injuries.
The Patriots have had a mixed season, with quarterback Drake Maye's performance fluctuating. After a rough start, they managed to defeat the Bills, but they need consistency from Maye, especially with key player A.J. Brown sidelined. The SportsLine model predicts the Patriots will win at home, covering the spread in 55% of simulations, while the Raiders aim to maintain their strong start.
