Kalshi prices and sportsbook lines as of Wednesday afternoon, October 14, 2026.
Kickoff: Sunday, October 18, 4:25 PM ET, Allegiant Stadium
I'm ready for the hate comments after what happened last week. I thought the Raiders could hang in New England, and I couldn't have been more wrong. Buffalo deserves to be favored. It's also just too obvious a spot to bet the Bills. They played overtime on Monday night and now fly across the country on a short week. These are the gross games we sometimes like: Raiders +5.5.
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The Game Lines
| Bet | Kalshi (¢ ≈ % chance) | Sportsbooks |
|---|---|---|
| Bills win by 6+ | 48¢ | Bills -5.5 |
| Over 53.5 points | 50¢ | 53.5 |
| Bills win | 69¢ | Bills -258 / Raiders +210 |
Buffalo's Defense Is Still Bad
The Bills won 37-34 in overtime against the Rams as 3.5-point underdogs. I bet them at three and watched the line move against me, and it worked out. The defense allowed 383 passing yards and 24 targets to Puka Nacua. The run defense hasn't gotten better, and the pass defense has gotten worse. It's turning into a pass-funnel defense, which is the opposite of what it's been in recent seasons.
New England's defense is good. Buffalo's isn't. That's the difference from last week for Las Vegas.
The Raiders Can Still Move It
Las Vegas lost 45-17 to the Patriots, and Kirk Cousins showed a lot of weaknesses. He's old. Brock Bowers still caught eight passes for 110 and a touchdown, and the Raiders still have Ashton Jeanty and Tre Tucker. I think they can move the ball against this defense. They're 4-1 against the spread this year.
The Spot
This is the setup you usually want: a 5.5-point home dog off a bad loss, against a team off a huge emotional win, on a short week, after traveling across the country.
The Pick
Raiders +5.5.On Kalshi, the Bills not winning by 6+ costs about 55¢.
Buffalo on a short week after Monday night overtime and a cross-country flight. Las Vegas is the home dog off an embarrassing loss.
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Injury Report
- DJ Moore (BUF). Questionable (shoulder).
- Jalen Nailor (LV). Questionable (concussion).
- Rest. Buffalo plays Sunday after a Monday night overtime game in Los Angeles.
My picks for the rest of Week 6 are in NFL Week 6 Predictions for Every Game.
Nothing here is financial advice.
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