Sportsbooks take down Bucs-Raiders game amid uncertainty
The betting line for Sunday’s Raiders game is off the board at several Las Vegas sportsbooks after the team’s entire offensive line was sent home Wednesday because of coronavirus protocols.
Boyd Gaming, MGM Resorts, South Point, William Hill and the Wynn had the Tampa Bay-Raiders game scheduled for Sunday at Allegiant Stadium off the board.
The line moved toward the Buccaneers at the books that left the game up. Tampa Bay started the day as a 3-point favorite, but was up to -4½ at Circa Sports; -4 at the Golden Nugget, Station Casinos and the Westgate; and -3½ at Caesars Entertainment on Wednesday night.
The total also dropped after starting the day at 53½. Station was at 53; Caesars was at 52½; and Circa, Golden Nugget and the Westgate were down to 52.
South Point sportsbook director Chris Andrews said he wasn’t sure how long the game would stay off the board. The status of some players might not be known until Saturday.
“I don’t know,” he said via text message. “It’s down for now. Let’s see what happens.”
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