Pick: Raiders -3
Odds: -125
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Week 15 of the NFL regular season begins with an AFC West clash as the Los Angeles Chargers travel to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders.
The Chargers have been out of Playoff contention for a while now, but the Raiders are still trying to claw their way in. Currently, they’re one game back of the final Wild Card spot with three games left in the season.
Can the Raiders get a big divisional win and keep their Playoff hopes alive or will the Chargers pull off a huge divisional upset? Kick off inside Allegiant Stadium is at 8:20PM ET.
Chargers vs Raiders Live Odds and Betting History
The following odds are courtesy of BetOnline:
| Teams | Spread | Money Lines | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | +3 (+105) | +160 | Over 54.5 (-110) |
| Las Vegas Raiders | -3 (-125) | -180 | Under 54.5 (-110) |
| Betting Data | Los Angeles Chargers | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Record | 4-9 | 7-6 |
| 2020 Home | 3-4 | 2-4 |
| 2020 Away | 1-5 | 5-2 |
| 2020 ATS | 5-7-1 | 7-6 |
| 2020 ATS Home | 3-4 | 3-3 |
| 2020 ATS Away | 2-3-1 | 4-3 |
| 2020 O/U | 7-6 | 10-3 |
| 2020 O/U Home | 3-4 | 5-1 |
| 2020 O/U Away | 4-2 | 5-2 |
Chargers vs Raiders TNF Game Preview
These two divisional rivals have played against each other 122 times. The Raiders lead the all-time series with a 66-54-2 record. Additionally, the Raiders have won three games in a row. Furthermore, they have a 32-27-1 home record against the Chargers.
- The Los Angeles Chargers (4-9) bounced back from their Week 13 shutout loss to the Patriots by defeating the Atlanta Falcons on a last second FG. The offense also got back on track after their worst performance of the season. Can they pull out a divisional upset on the road this Thursday night?
- The Las Vegas Raiders (7-6) are coming off a pathetic performance in Week 14 as they lost to the Colts by the score of 44-27. It’s their third loss in four games and the team is barely hanging on to their Playoff life. Furthermore, they fired their defensive coordinator with the hopes they can improve on a short week.
Head to Head Betting Trends
- Raiders are 6-4 SU in last 10 meetings
- Chargers are 6-4 ATS in last 10 matchups
- Under is 7-3 in last 10 games
Los Angeles Chargers Betting Trends
- 5-15 SU on last 20 games
- 1-5 SU in last six AFC games
- 0-7 SU as an Underdog this season
- 0-5 SU in last five road games
- 2-8 SU on six days or less rest
- 1-6 ATS in last seven games
- 5-10 ATS in last 15 AFC West games
- 2-4 ATS as an Underdog this season
- Over is 7-3 in last 10 games
Las Vegas Raiders Betting Trends
- 4-12 SU in last 16 December games
- 4-2 SU in last six AFC West games
- 4-1 SU when spread is +3 to -3pts this year
- 3-1 SU as the favorite this season
- 3-0 SU as a home favorite of 3pts or less
- 4-0 ATS vs AFC West this year
- 4-1 ATS when spread is +3 to -3pts this year
- 5-2 ATS in last seven AFC games
- Over is 10-3 in last 13 games
The Raiders opened as a 3.5 point favorite over the Chargers, but that spread has come down slightly to 3pts with most NFL betting sites. The Over/Under opened at 55 points and has also come down slightly to 54.5 total points.
Free TNF Sports Bet and Game Prediction: Raiders -3 (-125)
Last week, I was confident in the Colts beating the Raiders because they were the better team. This week, I feel good about the Raiders bouncing back and beating the Chargers in a must win game. I also like the Raiders to cover the spread as they win by more than a field goal.
In the first game between these two teams this season, the Raiders won 31 to 26. However, the Chargers had a shot to win the game, but failed to score a TD as time expired. Since that game, both teams have gone 2-3 in their last five contests.
Additionally, the Chargers got off to a fast start as they led 17-14 at halftime. The Raiders outscored LA 17 to 9 in the second half and held on to the victory.
This week, the Raiders are going to need to respond to the firing of their defensive coordinator otherwise this team will have no shot at making the Playoffs or winning this game.
Las Vegas Raiders fire defensive coordinator Paul Guenther after Sunday’s loss to Indianapolis Colts https://t.co/MpMH0hSEz1
— Joe Curley (@vcsjoecurley) December 14, 2020
The Raiders give up 262.5 passing yards, 128.1 rushing yards, 390.5 total yards, and 30.1 ppg. These are terrible numbers for a team trying to get into the postseason. It’s easy to see why they decided to fire the DC.
The offense is putting up decent numbers and they will have a good shot at continuing that trend on TNF because the Chargers give up 27.8ppg.
I expect Vegas to lean heavily on Josh Jacobs against a Chargers rush defense that allows 120 yards per game. This will set up the play action, which quarterback Derek Carr and the Raiders have had success at.
On the other side of the ball, it’s going to come down to the Raiders putting pressure on Chargers QB Justin Herbert. If they give the rookie too much time, he will pick them apart and kill all hope of making the Playoffs.
In their last three head to head meetings, the Raiders are 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS. Las Vegas has also outscored the Chargers by an average of 27ppg to 22.33ppg over that stretch.
I believe this week’s matchup will be another close battle decided by one score, but I see the silver and black coming away with the win. They will be the more desperate team in Week 15 and they will respond to the embarrassing loss against the Colts.
Chargers vs Raiders Betting Recap:
- Oddsmaker: BetOnline
- Moneylines: Chargers (+160) vs Raiders (-180)
- Spread: Raiders -3 (-125)
- Over/Under: 54.5 total points (-110)
- Prediction: Raiders 31 – Chargers 27
Raiders vs Chargers Pick
Raiders -3 (-125)
Rick Rockwell
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