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Raiders’ first win deals sportsbooks first loss of NFL season

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Raiders’ first win deals sportsbooks first loss of NFL season

Raiders beat the Broncos 32-23 to win their first game of the season. Caesars Sportsbook lost almost seven figures on the Raiders. The Westgate SuperBook and South Point sportsbook suffered their worst Sunday of NFL season with losses on both the Cardinals and Cowboys. Underdogs went 9-5 ATS with six outright wins. Seattle was a popular underdog against injury-depleted Detroit and cashed in a 48-45 win. The Lions are the only 4-0 over team in the league. Dallas, a 3-point home favorite over Washington, also dealt Caeres and Stations one of their most difficult losses in 25-10 victory.

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