Raiders open the season as underdogs vs. the New England Patriots.

The Las Vegas Raiders are set to begin their regular season with a game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, marking the debut of new head coach Pete Carroll. The matchup carries additional intrigue as Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who was fired by the Raiders mid-season in 2023 after losing locker room support, may view it as a form of revenge.

According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the Raiders enter the game as 2.5-point underdogs with an over/under set at 43.5 points. The moneyline odds list the Patriots at -144 and the Raiders at +122. This opening week also features other notable matchups, with the Philadelphia Eagles being the biggest favorites at -7.5 against the Dallas Cowboys.

Despite the offseason changes, oddsmakers show little confidence in the Raiders' immediate success, with FanDuel not projecting a postseason berth for the team in Carroll's first year. The full slate of Week 1 opening odds for the league is available through FanDuel's platform.