At the beginning of the season, there were hopes that new Packers head coach Matt LaFleur would bring a fresh approach. Mike McCarthy had been tuned out by Aaron Rodgers and much of the team at the end of his reign. LaFleur has made a significant difference for NFL bets. Most important of all Rodgers has fully bought in. The future Hall of Fame quarterback has praised LaFleur for bringing renewed purpose and a positive approach. Indeed, the Pack is Back as the favorite to win the NFC North. Sunday, resurgent Oakland visits the Frozen Tundra as potentially dangerous dogs.
Oakland Raiders vs. Green Bay Packers
| Date and Time: | Sunday, October 20, 2019, 1 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Lambeau Field, Green Bay Wisconsin |
| Raiders vs. Packers TV Coverage: | CBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Raiders | +5½ (-115) | 47 (-110) | +211 |  |
| Packers | -5½ (-105) | 47 (-110) | -255 | |
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Oakland Raiders vs. Green Bay Packers Overview
Oakland has an offshore bookmaker record of 3-2 both straight up and against the spread with three overs. Last time out the Raiders beat the Bears in London 24-21 with a bye afterward. Oakland is, methodically improving with the NFL’s 19th ranked scoring offense. In the same way, the Raider defense is ranked 19th.
Green Bay is 5-1 straight up, 4-2 vs. the odds, and 3-3 on totals. Last Monday the Packers got past Detroit 23-22 as 3.5-point overlays. Overall the Pack ranks 14th in the NFL for scoring offense and ninth for points allowed. Rodgers is the marquee man of the team, but the defense has been the difference more often than not. LaFleur has brought noticeable energy and enthusiasm to the franchise. Counter that to the dreary stale misery of the Packers at McCarthy’s end.
Key Raiders: QB Derek Carr (73% COMP, 1117 YDS, 6.9 AVG, 6 TD, 3 INT, 8 SACK, 96.7 RTG), RB Josh Jacobs (88 ATT, 430 YDS, 4.9 AVG, 4 TD), TE Darren Waller (37 REC, 359 YDS, 9.7 AVG, 0 TD)
Key Packers: QB Aaron Rodgers (63% COMP, 1590 YDS, 7.3 AVG, 8 TD, 2 INT, 11 SACK, 92.8 RTG), RB Aaron Jones (89 ATT, 349 YDS, 3.9 AVG, 8 TD), WR Davante Adams (25 REC, 378 YDS, 15.1 AVG, 0 TD), PK Mason Crosby (10-11 FG, 16-16 XP)
Oakland and Green Bay Against the Spread
The Raiders Are:
- 5-14-1 against the spread on the road
- 6-3 over the total in their last nine away games
- 1-3 on the board head to head at Green Bay
- 3-0 over the total at Lambeau Field
- 1-8 with the odds in road games vs. NFC North teams
- 5-2 over the total at the NFC North
The Packers Are:
- 6-4 against the spread in their last 10 games at Lambeau Field
- 3-4 under the total at home
- 7-1 at Lambeau Field against AFC West opponents
- 6-1 over the total when hosting AFC West teams
- 1-6 vs. the odds in their head to head series with the Raiders
- 6-1 over the total against Oakland
Oakland Raiders vs. Green Bay Packers NFL Bets Picks
In this situation, we have two improving teams but only one that is a proven NFL Bets value. As was previously noted the Raiders struggle to get the money both on the road and at Green Bay.
Raiders vs. Packers NFL Bet Pick: Green Bay Packers
Raiders vs. Packers NFL Bets Score Prediction: Packers 31, Raiders 20