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NFL betting guide: Bet on the Falcons and Saints in Week 10

By Rucker Haringey

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 04: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons changes a play at the line of scrimmage during the game against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field on November 4, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. Atlanta won 38-14. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 04: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons changes a play at the line of scrimmage during the game against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field on November 4, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. Atlanta won 38-14. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – NOVEMBER 01: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders looks on from the sidelines against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of their NFL football game at Levi’s Stadium on November 1, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – NOVEMBER 01: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders looks on from the sidelines against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of their NFL football game at Levi’s Stadium on November 1, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

3. Bet on the Chargers -10 at Oakland

Betting against Jon Gruden hasn’t been a perfect betting strategy this season, but the Raiders are 2-6 against the spread on the year. That’s one game better than their actual record, but it still gives us significant reason to take the Chargers to cover in this game.

Philip Rivers and company can really move the ball on offense. Their vertical passing game is a terrible matchup for an Oakland defense that struggles to pressure the passer. Keenan Allen and company are going to enjoy a lot of opportunities to make big plays in this one.

On the other side of the ball, it could be a long game for Derek Carr and company. The absence of Marshawn Lynch puts way too much pressure on Oakland’s embattled signal caller to carry the load on offense. He can make throws when he’s given a comfortable pocket, but that’s not a luxury he’ll enjoy in this game. Look for the Chargers to blitz Carr early and often.

We acknowledge the fact that 10 points is a pretty large NFL spread, but the Raiders are a team speeding towards the No. 1 pick in next April’s draft. The Chargers will do their best to help them on their way on Sunday. Bet on Rivers and company to cover the spread.

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