SAT. AFTERNOON SPECIAL (BOUNCE BACK!)
(NFL) Las Vegas vs. Cincinnati, 01/15/2022 4:30 PM, Score: 19 - 26
Point Spread: 5.50 | -106.00 Las Vegas (Away)
Result: Loss
8* RAIDERS (SPECIAL)

While most of the public "Zigs" on this one, I'm going to "Zag." The majority of the public money is on Joe Burrow and the favored home side today, but I'm here to tell you that the sharp move in this contest is to go contrarian and back the "never say die" Raiders. Since a brutal loss to the Chiefs, the Raiders have posted four stright victories (its interesting to note that Las Vegas' QB Derek Carr has a better completion percentage and yards per pass this year than Justin Herbert.) Up until this last game, the Raiders were getting the job done with their tough defensive play. They rank in the top ten in limiting long passing plays. The Bengals have better offensive and defensive numbers. They were far from perfect this year either though, with a 41-22 blowout loss to the Chargers a couple of weeks ago. Las Vegas is 4-0 ATS in its last 4 as an underdog though and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 350 or more yards in their previous game. Burrow and Jamar Chase may find a way to win this game, but it'll be decided in the final moments if they do; so grab the points!

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