Just a terrible spot for Las Vegas. The Raiders are traveling cross-country on a short week off a monster home upset win against the Saints this past Monday night. 
The Patriots may have the best secondary in football. The Patriots also have limited their opponents to the third-fewest snaps. 
Derek Carr has gone against Bill Belichick twice. Carr has completed less than 60 percent of his throws, has fewer than a 5.0 YPA and has a 1-to-2 touchdown-to-interception ratio in those two combined games. The Raiders also could be without both of their starting offensive tackles. Richie Incognito is out with an Achilles injury and Trent Brown is dealing with a calf injury. 
Cam Newton appears to be a perfect fit for New England. He looked great against Seattle last week throwing for 444 yards and three TD's. Newton remains a huge running threat. The Raiders are giving up 27 points a game. 
Las Vegas is catching New England off a loss. The Patriots have covered 70 percent of their last 60 games following a defeat.