Betting public believes Raiders in 2026

HENDERSON, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 10: Former Las Vegas Raiders player Marcus Allen (L) greets Klint Kubiak as he arrives for a news conference introducing him as the head coach of the Raiders at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center on February 10, 2026 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The betting public has been paying attention to what the Las Vegas Raiders have done this offseason and they are apparently impressed.

After the hiring of Klint Kubiak as head coach, several free-agent additions, the return of star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby and the expected drafting of quarterback Fernando Mendoza, expectations are high for Las Vegas in the 2026 NFl season.

And it is spilling over to the betting community. According to BetMGM, the Raiders are the most popular bet to make the playoffs this season at a price of 7-1. Here is the list:

Early NFL Playoff betting at @BetMGM

Most bet teams to MAKE playoffs
1. Raiders +700
2. Giants +300
3. Bears +100
4. Vikings +170
5. Commanders +225

Most bet teams to MAKE playoffs
1. Raiders +700
2. Giants +300
3. Vikings +170
4. Commanders +225
5. Jets +800

Gambling...

- John Ewing (@johnewing) April 8, 2026

The Raiders are priced at -590 to make the playoffs by our friends at FanDuel Sportsbook.

It's interesting to now that the Raider Nation isn't alone in it excitement about this team. The betting community is on board as well.

In other Raiders' news:

• Top 100: NFL.com has a top 100 draft prospect list.
• Mock time: The Raiders' website has a mock draft.