Doug Kezerian - ESPN Chalk
Arizona Cardinals -5.5 (vs. Oakland Raiders): This is not a typo. After eight straight games as an underdog, Arizona is a sizable favorite. However, the state of the Raiders calls for such craziness. Oakland is a league-worst 2-7 ATS and 1-8 overall, looking as inept as those records suggest. Jon Gruden's locker room is seemingly a mess, and the only silver lining for the silver and black this season would be the top overall draft pick. Simply, the Raiders cannot afford to squander that opportunity, especially when facing a 2-7 Arizona team. Plus, first-year Cardinals coach Steve Wilks needs more wins for job security.
Arizona Cardinals -5.5 (vs. Oakland Raiders): This is not a typo. After eight straight games as an underdog, Arizona is a sizable favorite. However, the state of the Raiders calls for such craziness. Oakland is a league-worst 2-7 ATS and 1-8 overall, looking as inept as those records suggest. Jon Gruden's locker room is seemingly a mess, and the only silver lining for the silver and black this season would be the top overall draft pick. Simply, the Raiders cannot afford to squander that opportunity, especially when facing a 2-7 Arizona team. Plus, first-year Cardinals coach Steve Wilks needs more wins for job security.
