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NFL lines 2017, Week 5: 5 best bets

By John Buhler

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 02: A general view of footballs on the field, prior to the game between the Washington Redskins and the Kansas City Chiefs on October 2, 2017 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 02: A general view of footballs on the field, prior to the game between the Washington Redskins and the Kansas City Chiefs on October 2, 2017 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** /
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BALTIMORE, MD – OCTOBER 01: Quarterback Joe Flacco No. 5 of the Baltimore Ravens throws a pass in the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD – OCTOBER 01: Quarterback Joe Flacco No. 5 of the Baltimore Ravens throws a pass in the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /

Baltimore Ravens (+4) at Oakland Raiders

You have to feel bad for the Oakland Raiders. After getting off to a hot 2-0 start, the wheels seem to have fallen off the cart. Oakland was embarrassed on national television in Week 3 versus the Washington Redskins. They lost on the final possession to the division rival Denver Broncos in Week 4.

To make matters worse, they will be without starting quarterback Derek Carr for the next two to six weeks. He suffered a transverse process fracture in his back while he was getting sacked. Stepping in for him is former Buffalo Bills starting quarterback E.J. Manuel. Though it’s a home game for the Raiders, this isn’t looking great.

Take the visiting Baltimore Ravens getting four points. While the Ravens have arguably the worst offense in football, they have a shot at upsetting the Raiders in Oakland on Sunday afternoon. Oakland has struggled to run the football in their two losses and aren’t elite defensively. The Raiders are getting better on that side of the field, but not enough to carry the team to victory just yet.

Oakland could very well end up winning this game. Expect the home crowd to be loud and the team to rally to win this one for Carr. Oakland could get to 3-2, but will probably do so by only winning by a field goal. Grab this line fast before it changes due to Carr being out. If the Ravens are getting anything less than three points, stay away from this game.

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