Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers: Prediction, odds, picks

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The Las Vegas Raiders (5-8) will be attempting to snap a three-game losing streak against the Los Angeles Chargers (5-8). Despite that, the Raiders are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3).

The Chargers were defeated 24-7 by the Denver Broncos in Week 14, while the Raiders were shut out in a 3-0 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

Which one of these 5-8 teams will get their sixth win on Thursday night?

Here’s everything you need to know about the matchup between the Chargers and Raiders — the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and an expert pick from our betting analyst Will Hill.

Raiders vs. Chargers Prediction & Pick

• Pick ATS: Los Angeles (+3) 
• Pick OU: Over (34) 
• Prediction: Los Angeles 20 – Las Vegas 19

Pick via FOX Sports Betting Analyst Will Hill

It’s the matchup we’ve been waiting for all year, Easton Stick vs. Aiden O’Connell.

Well, it’s a matchup, and it’s a low total but I’m not sure if it’s quite low enough.

The Raiders are coming off of a game where the first points weren’t scored until the final minutes of the fourth quarter, as they lost 3-0 to the Vikings.

With Justin Herbert sidelined, Easton Stick gets his first career start for a Chargers team that is likely to reboot their organization in a month when the season ends.

I can’t imagine much offense here. Let’s go Under the total.

PICK: Under 34 points scored by both teams combined

How to Watch Las Vegas vs. Los Angeles

• Game Date: Thursday, December 14, 2023
• Time: 8:15 PM ET
• Venue: Allegiant Stadium
• Location: Paradise, Nevada
• TV: Watch on Amazon Prime Video

Raiders vs. Chargers Recent Matchups

• Las Vegas owns a 3-2 record against Los Angeles in their last five matchups.
• In their last five head-to-head matchups, Las Vegas has tallied 113 points against Los Angeles, while giving up only 109 points.

Las Vegas Betting Info

• In 13 Las Vegas games this season, it has six wins against the spread.
• The Raiders have covered the spread once when favored by 3 points or more this season (in two opportunities).
• Las Vegas games this year have gone over the total in three out of 13 opportunities (23.1%).
• The Raiders have won 66.7% of the time they have played as the moneyline favorite (4-2).
• Las Vegas has played as a moneyline favorite of -148 or shorter in just two games this season, and it split 1-1.
• Looking at this contest’s moneyline, the Raiders’ implied win probability is 59.7%.