If you want to make a name as a new head coach, win games. If you want to make a name as a new head coach in Las Vegas, cover the spread.
Antonio Pierce did just that after taking over coaching duties for the Las Vegas Raiders midway through last season, energizing the Silver and Black to a 5-4 SU finish and, more importantly, a 7-1-1 ATS record in those closing nine games.
Pierce was hired full-time and that ATS success could continue if he can keep Las Vegas playing above the oddsmakers’ expectations, which are pretty low for 2024. The Raiders are underdogs in 15 of 17 regular season games and have a win total of 6.5 (Over -130).
There’s a ton of talent on this roster, just not where it matters most: quarterback. Neither Aiden O’Conn…