The Los Angeles Chargers will face off against the Las Vegas Raiders at 4:25 ET on Sunday, January 5th. This matchup is being played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

The Chargers are favored on the road in their week 18 matchup against the Raiders. The game, set for 4:25 ET on Sunday, January 5th at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, is a crucial one for both teams. The Chargers’ money line odds are -232, while the Raiders are at +193. The Chargers are favored by -5 points, and the over/under line is set at 41 points. You can catch this one on CBS.

• Date: Sunday, January 5th
• Time: 4:25 ET
• Location: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
• TV: CBS

Chargers vs Raiders

With a 10-6 record, the Chargers have locked up a playoff spot, but they have no chance of winning the AFC West. They currently rank 10th in our NFL power rankings. Los Angeles is on a two-game winning streak, including a 33-point victory over the Patriots in week 17. In week 16, they narrowly defeated the Broncos 34-27, bouncing back from a 23-point loss to the Buccaneers in week 15.

Heading into week 18, the Chargers are 11-4-1 against the spread, with a +5.4 scoring margin. They have covered in two straight games, including a 6-point spread against the Patriots. Their O/U record is 7-9, with the over hitting in three consecutive games.

After snapping a six-game losing streak with back-to-back wins, the Raiders are now 4-12 heading into week 18. They followed up a 19-14 win over the Jaguars in week 16 with a 25-10 victory over the Saints in week 17. Las Vegas was favored in both games and covered the spread each time, including a 15-point win over New Orleans as 1.5-point favorites.

With the Raiders out of playoff contention, our power rankings have them 22nd heading into week 18. They have an average scoring margin of -6.9 points per game and are 7-8-1 against the spread this season. Their O/U record is 8-8, with the under hitting in five straight games.

Chargers Injury Report

• Gus Edwards – Ankle (Questionable)
• Hayden Hurst – Illness (Questionable)
• Denzel Perryman – Groin (Questionable)
• Marcus Maye – Ankle (Out)
• Eli Apple – Hamstring (Out)
• Elijah Molden – Fibula (Out)
• Chris Rumph II – Foot (Out)
• Asante Samuel Jr. – Shoulder (Out)
• Joshua Palmer – Heel (Questionable)
• Simi Fehoko – Elbow (Out)
• Jalen Reagor – Finger (Out)
• Trey Pipkins III – Hip (Questionable)
• Alohi Gilman – Hamstring (Out)
• Brenden Rice – Shoulder (Out)
• Chris Collins – Undisclosed (Out)
• Bucky Williams – Undisclosed (Out)
• Tyler McLellan – Undisclosed (Out)

Raiders Injury Report

• Maxx Crosby – Ankle (Out)
• Christian Wilkins – Foot (Out)
• Gardner Minshew II – Collarbone (Out)
• Marcus Epps – Knee (Out)
• DJ Turner – Knee (Out)
• Zamir White – Quad (Out)
• Janarius Robinson – Suspension (Out)
• Malcolm Koonce – Knee (Out)
• Sincere McCormick – Ankle (Out)
• Jordan Meredith – Ankle (Questionable)
• Luke Masterson – Knee (Out)
• Jakorian Bennett – Shoulder (Out)
• Jeff Foreman – Knee (Out)
• Tomari Fox – Undisclosed (Out)
• Jake Johanning – Undisclosed (Out)

Chargers Offense Breakdown

Justin Herbert has been playing well for the Chargers, posting a passer rating of 116 in week 17 against the Patriots, with 281 yards and 3 touchdowns. In week 16, he threw for 284 yards and 2 touchdowns, and in week 15, he had 195 yards and 2 touchdowns. Ladd McConkey has been Herbert’s top target, catching 8 passes for 94 yards and 2 touchdowns in week 17.

Heading into week 18, the Chargers rank 12th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 23, and they are 23rd in total yards with 314.9 per game. They are 21st in passing yards and 18th in rushing yards per game. On 3rd down, they rank 13th with a 39.6% conversion rate, and they are 10th in red zone conversions.

Raiders Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 18, the Raiders rank 31st in our offensive power rankings. They are 25th in the NFL in both points per game (18.1) and yards per game (305.6). Despite being 24th in rushing attempts, they are last in the league in rushing yards per game, averaging just 82.4. On the other hand, they rank 13th in passing yards per game, with 223.2, on the 4th most passing attempts per game. Las Vegas has been efficient in the red zone, converting 39.5% of their trips, which ranks 5th in the NFL.

Aidan O’Connell has been under center for the Raiders over the last three games. In week 17, he threw for 242 yards (20/35) and 2 touchdowns against the Saints. Ameer Abdullah led the team in rushing with 115 yards on 20 carries, while Brock Bowers had 7 catches for 77 yards. Las Vegas scored in every quarter in week 17, after being shut out in the 1st and 3rd quarters in week 16 and the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarters in week 15.

Chargers Team Defense

In their most recent game, the Chargers’ defense was dominant, allowing just 85 passing yards and 181 total yards in a 40-7 win over the Patriots. They held New England to 20 rushing attempts and 96 yards on the ground. The Chargers’ defense also recorded four sacks and limited the Patriots to a 20% conversion rate on third down.

Los Angeles gave up just 13 completions to New England and defended the pass well, allowing only 3.5 yards per attempt. Despite giving up one passing touchdown, the Chargers made it difficult for the Patriots to move the ball effectively throughout the game.

Raiders Team Defense

In their 25-10 win over the Saints, the Raiders’ defense was outstanding, allowing just a 10% conversion rate on third down. They picked off two passes, held the Saints to 188 passing yards, and limited them to 55.6% completions. The Raiders’ defense also recorded four sacks and held the Saints to 81 rushing yards on just 13 attempts.

The Raiders’ pass rush was effective, and they won the quarterback hit battle by a margin of +5. Despite allowing one passing touchdown, their overall defensive effort played a key role in the victory.

Chargers vs Raiders Trends

• When looking at their past five road matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 23 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
• Across their last three home contests, Las Vegas has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 18 points per game.
• The last three games that Las Vegas was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-1-1 while going 0-3 straight up.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Chargers have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 8-2.

Chargers vs Raiders Prediction

Our projected score for this week 18 matchup between the Chargers and Raiders is 28-21 in favor of the Chargers. With the point spread at +5 in favor of the Raiders, we are going against the spread and taking the Chargers to cover as road favorites.

For the over/under, with the line sitting at 41 points, we like the over, with a projected combined score of 49 points. This makes the over a great pick compared to the line.

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