Seahawks vs. Raiders Prediction: Week 10 Odds, Picks & Best Bet (Nov. 15)
With rookie QB Fernando Mendoza being tossed into the fire against arguably the league's best defense, I'm backing Mike Macdonald's team to win by at least seven points in my Seahawks vs. Raiders prediction.
The immense challenge Mendoza will face in his debut start isn't the only reason I'm behind the Seahawks, the 6.5-point betting favorite for Sunday's clash at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas (1:25 p.m. ET, CBS).
Seahawks vs. Raiders picks & predictions
See all of our experts' NFL picks for Week 10 based on the latest NFL odds.
| Pick | Odds | Bet size |
|---|---|---|
| Seahawks -6.5 | -110 via FanDuel | 1 unit to profit 0.91 units |
| Under 40.5 | -110 via FanDuel | 1 unit to profit 0.91 units |
Picks submitted: Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. ET. Odds subject to change.
Total wagered: 2 units | Profit if all picks win: 1.82 units
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Seahawks vs. Raiders prediction & best bet
Seahawks -6.5 (-110 via FanDuel]
As if starting under center as a young rookie QB isn't challenging enough, Mendoza faces the daunting prospect of a Seahawks defense with the second-best DVOA rating. The Seahawks are third-best against the pass and have held two of their previous three opponents to three points.
Sure, one of those teams was the inept Arizona Cardinals, but the other, the Kansas City Chiefs, boast the fourth-best offensive DVOA. The Raiders defense, meanwhile, hasn't been good enough to bail out Mendoza, allowing at least 27 points in seven straight and ranking 31st in DVOA.
📡 SBR Edge - Rookie QBs' poor record in first start
Since 2000, only five of 22 rookie QBs making their first start between Week 10 and Week 13 won. That's a 23% win rate.
Perfect storm for the Raiders
I don't see Sunday going well for the Raiders. The Seahawks' have one of the most accomplished, experienced, and terrifying defenses. Aden Durde's unit has the fourth-best pressure rate (27%), tied with the Chicago Bears, and the fourth-best knockdown rate (13.7%) despite blitzing at the 17th-highest rate (26.4%).
Durde will invariably bring the heat against Mendoza, who will be forced to make lightning-quick decisions. Meanwhile, the Raiders defense have allowed an average of 36.8 points per game in the last five. Overall, the Raiders allow 29.8 points per game, the most of any team.
Play to: I'd play this bet to -9.5, as I believe the Seahawks are far superior on both sides of the ball, even with Drew Lock under center.
Score prediction: Seahawks 27, Raiders 13
Live Seahawks vs. Raiders odds
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Seahawks vs. Raiders opening odds
- Moneyline: Seahawks (-175) | Raiders (+145)
- Spread: Seahawks -3 (-118) | Raiders +3 (+100)
- Over/Under: Over 43.5 (-108) | Under 43.5 (-110)
Seahawks vs. Raiders weather
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How to watch Seahawks vs. Raiders: Week 10
- Date: Sunday, Nov. 15
- Kickoff: 1:25 p.m. ET
- Location: Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas)
- TV/Streaming: CBS
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