Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers Preview
AMZN has the television coverage for this Raiders vs. Chargers matchup. Kickoff takes place at 8:15 on Thursday, December 14th. This week 15 NFL showdown is being played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas NV. Check out BetCoco for Las Vegas Raiders – Los Angeles Chargers odds
Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the two head-to-head matchups last season, the Chargers and Raiders each picked up one win apiece. Together the Chargers and Raiders 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 Chargers averaging 370.5 yards per game compared to the Raiders at 362.
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Chargers are averaging 22 points per game, compared to the Raiders at 21. These figures have led to Los Angeles posting a record of 2-1.
Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers Prediction
Having played 13 games, the Chargers have a record of 5-8. This puts them at 3rd in the AFC-West and 12th in the AFC. The current scoring margin for the Chargers’ is 0, and this has contributed to their ATS record of 5-8. To date this season, games involving Los Angeles rank 15th in total points. Their over/under record stands at 3-10, and the average over/under line for their games is 46.6 points.
Regarding their offense, the Chargers have an average 21.7 points per game, which places them 15th in the NFL. In terms of turnovers, the Los Angeles defense has 17 takeaways, which is 8th in the NFL. Overall, they are giving up 21.7 points per game and 375.1 yards.
This week will be the Raiders’ 8th game at home, where they have yet to lose (4-3). Their overall mark of 5-8 has them 4th in the AFC-West. In the AFC, they are in 13th place. Las Vegas’ scoring margin up to this point is currently at -4.4. The team comes in with an ATS mark of 6-6-1. This season, games featuring the Raiders have averaged 35.5 points, placing them at 25th in the NFL. They currently hold an over/under record of 3-10, with an average OU line of 42.7 points.
Las Vegas’ offense is 25th in the league, with an average of 15.5 points per contest. Las Vegas’ defense has come up with 14 turnovers so far this season. This figure has them 10th in the NFL. Heading into week 15, they are allowing 19.9 points per game and 335.1 yards.
Even though they are considered 3-point underdogs, our projection points to a 23-21 win for the Chargers. Based on our simulations, the Chargers holds a 56% probability of taking down the Raiders.
Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers Betting Tips
- We like the Chargers on the moneyline (+134)
- The Chargers are also our pick on the spread at +3
- Projecting a combined 44 points, we like the over
Las Vegas Raiders Injury Report
- Adam Butler – Ankle (Questionable)
- Kolton Miller – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Brandon Facyson – Shin (Questionable)
- Curtis Bolton – Groin (Questionable)
- Austin Walter – Undisclosed (Out)
- Maxx Crosby – Knee (Questionable)
- Josh Jacobs – Quad (Questionable)
- Andre James – Ankle (Questionable)
- Amik Robertson – Wrist (Questionable)
- Dalton Wagner – Undisclosed (Out)
- Kana’i Mauga – Knee (Questionable)
- Brittain Brown – Undisclosed (Out)
- Darien Butler – Undisclosed (Out)
Los Angeles Chargers Injury Report
- Corey Linsley – Heart (Out)
- Nick Williams – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Keenan Allen – Heel (Questionable)
- Mike Williams – Knee (Out)
- Joey Bosa – Foot (Out)
- Sebastian Joseph-Day – Ankle (Questionable)
- Gerald Everett – Hip (Questionable)
- Justin Herbert – Finger (Doubtful)
- Justin Hollins – Knee (Probable)
- Donald Parham Jr. – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Zack Bailey – Back (Out)
- Tanner Muse – Knee (Out)
- Kenneth Murray Jr. – Shoulder (Probable)
- Chris Rumph II – Foot (Out)
- Joshua Palmer – Knee (Questionable)
- Raheem Layne – Knee (Out)
- Andrew Trainer – Undisclosed (Out)
- Otito Ogbonnia – Knee (Questionable)
- Zion Johnson – Ankle (Questionable)
- Deane Leonard – Ankle/heel (Questionable)
- Amen Ogbongbemiga – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Amechi Uzodinma – Undisclosed (Out)
