Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders Preview
CBS has the television coverage for this Chargers vs. Raiders matchup. Kickoff takes place at 4:05 on Sunday, October 1st. This week 4 NFL showdown is being played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood CA.
In this matchup of AFC West division rivals, the Chargers are listed as 5 point home favorites. Can they secure a home and cover the spread? Check out BetCoco for Los Angeles Chargers – Las Vegas Raiders odds
Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last year, the Raiders and Chargers split their head-to-head matchups with each team going 1-1. Together the Raiders and Chargers averaged 45 points per game and had an over/under record of 0-2. Against the spread, they each went 1-1. On offense, the two teams finished with similar production in yardage, with the Raiders averaging 362 yards per game compared to the Chargers at 370.5.
The last three times that the Chargers have faced off vs. the Raiders as the favorite, they have gone 2-1. The over/under record in the five most recent head to head games between the Raiders and Chargers is 2-3 with an average of 50 points per game. The last three times that the Raiders have been on the road vs. the Chargers, the over/under record is 1-4.
Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders Prediction
Taking a glance at the AFC-West standings, the Raiders are 2nd with a record of 1-2. Within the AFC, Las Vegas is currently in 13th place as they enter week 4. So far this season, the Raiders are above .500 vs. the spread at 1-2. Their average scoring margin this season is -10.7. The Raiders come in with an over/under record of 1-2. Their games have have had an average over/under betting line of 44.5 points, with an average combined score of 40.7 points per game.
Regarding their offense, the Raiders have an average 15 points per game, which places them 25th in the NFL. The Raiders’ defense, so far, has an average of 347.7 yards given up per game and 25.7 points per contest (19th). Leading up to the game, they’ve allowed a completion percentage of 74.7% and seven passing touchdowns. In terms of stopping the run, they are 21st in the NFL.
Going into their matchup vs. Las Vegas, the Chargers are 3rd in the AFC-West on an overall record of 1-2. This week, they are looking to pick up their first win at home, as they are 0-1 compared to 1-1 on the road. The Chargers currently hold a 1-2 record against the spread. Thus far, they have been favored in every one of their games. The Chargers come in with an over/under record of 2-1. Their games have have had an average over/under betting line of 49.3 points, with an average combined score of 57.7 points per game.
With an average of 28.7 points per contest, the Los Angeles offense currently ranks 5th in the league. On the defensive front, the Chargers enter the game as the 6th ranked team in tackles for loss and 5th in sacks. Their opponents are averaging 29 points per game against them, along with an average of 450.7 yards per contest.
Coming in as 5 point favorites, our projections have the Chargers picking up a 26-23 win. In terms of win probabilities, our analytics gives Los Angeles 51% chance of taking down the Raiders.
Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders Betting Tips
- Take the Chargers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Raiders (+5)
- Projecting a combined 49 points, we like the over
Los Angeles Chargers Injury Report
- Jalen Guyton – Knee (Out)
- Mike Williams – Knee (Out)
- Austin Ekeler – Ankle (Questionable)
- Derwin James Jr. – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Eric Kendricks – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Andrew Trainer – Undisclosed (Out)
- Otito Ogbonnia – Kneecap (Out)
- Alohi Gilman – Heel (Questionable)
- Kenneth Murray Jr. – Groin (Questionable)
- Rashawn Slater – Ankle (Questionable)
- Corey Linsley – Illness (Questionable)
- Joey Bosa – Hamstring/toe (Questionable)
- Gerald Everett – Illness (Questionable)
- Deane Leonard – Hamstring (Questionable)
Las Vegas Raiders Injury Report
- Jimmy Garoppolo – Head (Questionable)
- Chandler Jones – Personal (Out)
- Curtis Bolton – Knee (Questionable)
- Austin Walter – Undisclosed (Out)
- Brandon Facyson – Shin (Out)
- Brittain Brown – Undisclosed (Out)
- Darien Butler – Undisclosed (Out)
- Dalton Wagner – Undisclosed (Out)
- Maxx Crosby – Knee (Questionable)
- Roderic Teamer – Achillies (Questionable)
- Jakorian Bennett – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Malcolm Koonce – Groin (Questionable)
- Byron Young – Ankle (Questionable)
