The Oakland Raiders (8-2) continue to prove the critics wrong in 2016, but the bad news is opponents in their division are doing the same thing. Oakland will look to separate itself from Denver and Kansas City in Week 12 against the Carolina Panthers (4-6).
Sportsbooks opened the Panthers as 3.5-point road underdogs with a total of 48.
Favorites are cashing at a rapid clip when these teams collide, evidenced by chalk going 4-1 SU and ATS in the last five matchups between the squads.
Dating back the last few years, the Panthers have been a fantastic OVER bet when they play away from Bank of America Stadium. The OVER has gone 15-5 in Carolina’s last 20 road tilts.
Cam Newton and company have yet to cover the spread away from Charlotte, going 0-3 ATS in three road appearances on the year.
Oakland now sits in the top spot of the AFC in the wake of a 27-20 triumph over Houston in Mexico. The Raiders are well on their way to reaching the postseason for the first time since 2002, and they’re already a profitable wager at 7-3 ATS on the year. Tailing Oakland for the remaining weeks of the NFL season looks like a solid idea.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those siding with the visitors in this matchup saw the Carolina Panthers listed as 4.5-point underdogs at shops such as Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the over under line for the betting matchup was at 50.5 over at Sportsbook.
Handicapping prediction models run by the computers at Odds Shark pick a 27-22 result in favor of the Raiders. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
Carolina Panthers vs Oakland Raiders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Oakland Raiders sit at 8-2 (7-3 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Carolina Panthers are currently 4-6 (2-6-2 ATS). Looking to bet on the totals? Oakland is 8-2 OU, and Carolina is 5-5 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Oakland vs Carolina injuries news.
The game pits the Oakland Raiders, currently No. 8 in our Odds Shark NFL Power Rankings, against the Carolina Panthers, who rate No. 22 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Oakland Raiders No. 5-ranked offense (27.2 PPG) against a Carolina Panthers defense that ranks No. 22 at 24.6 PPG. The Raiders passing attack has averaged 275.5 yards per game, more than the Panthers give up through the air (271.7 YPG on average).
Defensively, the Carolina Panthers feature the league's No. 3-rated road run defense, allowing 90 yards per game. The Oakland Raiders, meanwhile, ranks No. 17 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last game, the Panthers were Week 11 Sportsbooks, coming out on top of the Saints by a score of 23-20.
Last time out, Derek Carr threw for 3 scores and 295 yards in leading his team past Houston at Estadio Azteca.
Next Betting Matchups
Carolina at Seattle, Sunday, December 4th
Oakland home to Buffalo, Sunday, December 4th