Week 8 NFL Picks: Prop Bets Advice, Vegas Odds, Spreads and Predictions

The Oakland Raiders are on the verge of becoming a consistent NFL team.

Head coach Jack Del Rio’s team goes on the road yet again this week when it travels to Florida for the second week in a row to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Raiders have won their first four road games this season, and they should have an excellent chance of making it five in a row against a Tampa Bay team that struggles to play 60 productive minutes at a time.

The Raiders go into each game with the confidence that they are going to be able to move the ball well. They rank 11th in offensive yards gained, and quarterback Derek Carr is now an established star who can make key plays when the game is on the line.

The third-year signal-caller has thrown 13 TD passes and just three interceptions, and he is able to find the soft spots in opposing defense with a pair of top receivers in Michael Crabtree and Amari Cooper. Running back Latavius Murray returned in Week 7 after missing the previous two games (turf toe), and he scored two touchdowns and ran for 59 yards.

The Raiders have offensive balance, and it’s a characteristic that winning teams have which struggling teams don’t.

The Bucs have played in fits and starts and have a 3-3 record. They appeared ready to make a major move at the start of the season because quarterback Jameis Winston finished well during his rookie year and took his offseason training more seriously.

However, Winston has thrown nine interceptions, and the Tampa Bay passing game is centered entirely on Mike Evans. Outside of him, they don’t have many viable options.

The Bucs are 1.5-point favorites this weekend, according to Odds Shark. They should be able to play a competitive game and hang in with the Raiders, but Oakland will come away with the road victory once again and get the cover for their backers.

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