Chargers at Raiders and Playoff Implications for Week 18 Betting (01/09/2022)

Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders

The Chargers and Raiders have similar histories and recent paths.  Both were charter members of the American Football League West Division in 1960.  Subsequently, they have shared the same division ever since.  In recent years financial realities forced the movement of each team.  The Chargers returned to Los Angeles from San Diego.  It surprises many fans that they played their first season in LA before moving to San Diego in 1961.  The Raiders moved to Las Vegas after a second NFL betting odds go of it in Oakland.  Both teams are winning over fans with exciting football.

 Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders

Date and Time:Sunday, January 9, 2022, 8:20 p.m. ET
Location:Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada
Chargers at Raiders TV Coverage:NBC

Chargers at Raiders Odds at SBG:

TeamSpreadTotalML
Chargers-3 (-110)49½ (-110)-165
Raiders+3 (-110)49½ (-110)+140
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Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders SBG Odds Overview

Wise Guys love few things more than a capable home dog.  Thus, the sharps will have online betting action on the Raiders.  Especially with the possibility of a playoff berth at stake.  Squares view the Chargers as the better team and almost always prefer the favorite.

 Los Angeles Chargers Team Overview

Last Sunday, Los Angeles routed the Broncos 34-13 as 8.5-point home favorites.  The game cleared the total of 45.  Now LA stands at 9-7 straight up, 8-8 against the spread, and 9-7 over/under.  To summarize, the Chargers rank 4th for total offense and 6th for scoring offense.  On defense, Los Angeles ranks 22nd overall and 26th for points allowed.

Las Vegas Raiders Team Overview

Last Sunday, the Raiders upset the Colts 23-20 as 8.5-point road dogs.  The matchup stayed under the total of 46.5.  Now Las Vegas stands at 9-7 straight up, 7-9 against the spread, and 7-9 over/under.  Las Vegas ranks 11th for total offense and 18th for scoring offense.  And on defense, the Raiders rank 13th overall and 24th for points allowed.

Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders Against the Spread

  •  On the road, Los Angeles is 57% against the spread
  • As a favorite, the Chargers are 39% vs. the odds
  • In AFC West action, Los Angeles is 43% against the spread
  • As an away team, the Chargers are 60% over the total
  • As a favorite, the Chargers are 48% over/under the total
  • In AFC West games, Los Angeles is 52% over the total
  • At home, Las Vegas is 43% against the spread
  • As an underdog, the Raiders are 58% vs. the odds
  • In AFC West action Las Vegas is 58% against the spread
  • As a home team, Las Vegas is 59% over the total
  • As an underdog, the Raiders are 60% over the total
  • In AFC West games, Las Vegas is 52% over the total
  • Los Angeles is 6-3 against the spread vs. Las Vegas
  • The Chargers and Raiders are 3-7 under the total
  • At Las Vegas, Los Angeles is 5-1 vs. the odds against the Raiders
  • These two teams are 2-1 over the total at Las Vegas

Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders SBG Free Picks

  • As was previously noted, the Raiders are a profitable paly for Pro football Bets
  • As underdogs and in division games.  In comparison, the Chargers are in the red as chalk and in division games.

 Chargers at Raiders SBG Best Bet:  Las Vegas Raiders

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