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Falcons vs Raiders MNF Week 15 Predictions | NFL Picks Today, Best Bets

John Canady

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The Atlanta Falcons hit the road for a battle against the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football. Atlanta enters this matchup 6-7, looking to snap their four-game losing streak. On the flip side, the 2-11 Raiders have been eliminated from the postseason but have the chance to play spoiler against their opponents the rest of the way. Expect a dogfight between two teams who have both struggled immensely to get a win over the last several weeks.

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Falcons vs Raiders

Location: Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas, Nevada) | Time: 8:30 PM ET
Where to Watch: ESPN
Spread: Falcons -5.5, Moneyline: Falcons -255, Total: 44.5

Falcons vs Raiders Best Bet: Falcons -5.5

The Falcons have gone through a rough stretch over the last month, but this is their chance to turn this matchup against the Raiders into a get-right game. Atlanta has more to play for with the postseason still in reach and should come out with a chip on their shoulder, looking to turn the corner and end the season strong. Meanwhile, with Las Vegas battling injuries from top to bottom, their talent level alone will have them outmatched on Monday night. All things considered, Atlanta should win this game easily.

Falcons vs Raiders Best Total Bet: Under 44.5

Atlanta enters this game averaging 21.4 points per game, while the Raiders trail just behind averaging 18.2. With both teams fully healthy, it would still be a tall task for them to get over the 44.5-point set total. However, with the Raiders likely down to their third-string quarterback and former Falcons draft pick Desmond Ridder under center, it’s hard to imagine that the two teams will get close to hitting the over. A final score of 26-6 seems like a realistic outcome.

Falcons Best Player Bet: Darnell Mooney 70+ Receiving Yards +210

Darnell Mooney has emerged as a true playmaker for the Falcons in his first season with the team. The wide receiver is up to 873 receiving yards and five touchdowns up to this point in the season. Coming off his best performance of the season, where he reeled in six catches for 142 receiving yards, the 27-year-old will be looking to add to his impressive outing last week. That said, expect a big game from Mooney against a struggling Raiders secondary.

Raiders Best Player Bet: Brock Bowers 70+ Receiving Yards +138

Brock Bowers has not only been one of the best rookies this season but one of the best players in the league. The Georgia product is up to 933 receiving yards and four touchdowns on the season and continues to improve weekly. In an offense focused on getting him the ball, Bowers finds a way to impact the game each week. Assuming the Raiders will be playing from behind most of the game, Bowers will have plenty of chances to rack up yards.