This is an 8* play on the OVER 49ers/Raiders.

I think the conditions are right for a higher-scoring affair here between the 49ers and Raiders on Friday night.

As per usual, starters will see little to no playing time whatsoever in this one.

Las Vegas still has a lot to work on. It's important to not read TOO much into preseason results, but at 0-2 SU/ATS, so far the Raiders have left everything to be desired.

They were competitive in Minnesota falling 24-23, but fell apart at home 27-12 at home to Dallas last week.

Both Raiders totals so far in the preseason have been in the 40-point range, making this the lowest by far so far. And it's a little TOO low in my opinion.

San Fran is 1-1, playing to two tight and lower-scoring battles.

But with each team opening things up offensively like I anticipate, everything points to this total flying OVER the number sooner, rather than later in my opinion.

Good luck, NP