The Los Angeles Chargers need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. The Las Vegas Raiders look to snap a 3-game losing streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders prediction.
Los Angeles Chargers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Chargers responded with an ugly win over the Patriots with a blowout loss to the Broncos. Justin Herbert is completing 65.1 percent of his passes for 3,134 yards, 20 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. Keenan Allen and Joshua Palmer have combined for 1,620 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Joshua Kelley has 36 receptions. The Los Angeles Chargers ground game is averaging 96 yards per contest, and Ekeler leads the way with 497 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Los Angeles is allowing 21.7 points and 375.1 yards per game. Kenneth Murray Jr. leads the Los Angeles Chargers with 100 tackles, Khalil Mack has 15 sacks and Asante Samuel Jr. has 2 interceptions.
Los Angeles Chargers Team Facts
- The Chargers have lost each of their last six road games against AFC West opponents.
- The Chargers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Chargers have won the first quarter in each of their last three December games as road underdogs against AFC opponents.
- The Chargers have scored the first touchdown in six of their last seven games as road underdogs.
- The Chargers have won the first half in each of their last five December games as underdogs against AFC opponents.
Las Vegas Raiders Betting Preview
The Las Vegas Raiders have lost to the Dolphins, Chiefs, and Vikings during this losing streak. Aidan O’Connell is completing 63.8 percent of his passes for 1,365 yards, 4 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers have combined for 1,483 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns, while Josh Jacobs has 37 receptions. The Las Vegas Raiders ground game is averaging 80.6 yards per contest, and Jacobs leads the way with 805 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Las Vegas is allowing 19.9 points and 335.1 yards per game. Robert Spillane leads the Las Vegas Raiders with 115 tackles, Maxx Crosby has 13.5 sacks and Tre’von Moehrig has 2 interceptions.
Las Vegas Raiders Team Facts
- The Raiders have lost four of their last five games as home favorites before a Division game.
- The Raiders have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as favorites before a Division game.
- The Raiders have lost the first quarter in each of their last four games as favorites following a home loss.
- The Raiders have scored the first touchdown in each of their last six games played as favorites on the West Coast.
- The Raiders have lost the first half in seven of their last eight December games against AFC West opponents.
Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders prediction
The Chargers have underachieved all season and now likely won’t have Herbert due to a broken finger. That means Easton Stick and his 25 career pass attempts would get the nod on the road. The Las Vegas Raiders have issues of their own, but they’re at home, Aidan O’Connell has shown flashes, and they continue to play hard under coach Antonio Pierce. The Raiders have been competitive three straight weeks against the Dolphins, Chiefs, and Vikings, and the scoring defense has improved to ninth in the league. I have to lay the field goal with the Raiders.