Detroit Lions at Oakland Raiders

NFL Preseason Week 3: Detroit Lions at Oakland Raiders will kickoff Saturday, August 25th at 7:00 PM EST and the Detroit Lions are early betting favorites at the Bovada sports betting site.

The Detroit Lions are one of those teams that is on the cusp of getting over the hump and having success in the playoffs. Lions fans have set high expectations for themselves after their successful campaign last season. The Raiders and Lions alike in that their franchises went for long stretches without sustaining success however in recent seasons, each time has improved and filled their rosters with ripe, budding NFL talent.

Carson Palmer is the quarterback for the Raiders and he is looking to get back into the groove and establish himself as an elite veteran quarterback. Like Palmer, the Lions quarterback Matt Stafford is also a number 1 overall draft pick. The Lions and Raiders will probably have their starters in the game for at least entire quarter if not the entire first half. Many NFL experts say that games played in week 3 of the preseason tend to be the official dress rehearsal for the season. When you watch this game, you will see the intensity of a regular season game as these two squads try to prove themselves on the field. Preseason NFL games like one this could set the direction of either team which could ultimately lead to future success. So this Saturday, August 25th at 7:00 PM EST when the Detroit Lions at Oakland Raiders we expect the Lions to start strong and finish the game strong and winning the Moneyline bet. If you want to place your NFL bets on this game check out the Bovada sportsbook for NFL wagering and take what you read here in this betting preview to place your NFL wagers.