The Raiders have dropped out of their last seven. The Raiders host the Chargers on Thursday on Prime Video. It’s an AFC West NFL odds rivalry dating back to 1960 and the founding of the American Football League. The Chargers continue to be one of the NFL’s great underachieving teams. Correlate what frustrates gamblers is that the Chargers are wasting the talents of QB Justin Herbert. Now Herbert has a broken finger to make matters worse. Los Angeles has lost four of its last five games, getting the money just once in that span.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, December 14, 2023, 8:15 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV. |
| TV Coverage: | Prime Video |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Chargers | +3 -110 | 33½ -110 | +135 |  |
| Raiders | -3 -110 | 33½ -110 | -160 | |
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Los Angeles Chargers Team Overview
Last game, the Las Angeles Chargers lost 24-7 against the Denver Broncos as 3-point home favorites. The game went under the sportsbook total of 46. Los Angeles has a record of 5-8 straight up, 4-8-1 against the spread, and 3-10 over/under the total. LA ranks 17th for total offense, 10th for passing, 25th for rushing, and 16th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 29th overall, 29th against the pass, 16th against the rush, and 18th for points allowed. Also, LA ranks 11th for the fewest turnovers lost and 19th for takeaways.
Russell Wilson completed 21 of 33 passes for 224 yards for two touchdowns. Including a 46-yard TD to Courtland Sutton in the third quarter. As mentioned earlier, Herbert has a fracture in his right index finger. Coach Brandon Staley said the Chargers will do more tests before determining how long Herbert will be out. Overall, it is the second broken finger for Herbert this season. He fractured the middle finger of his left non-throwing hand during the second half against Las Vegas on October 1. In sum, Herbert was 9 of 17 for 96 yards with an interception before being injured. He tried to grip the ball on the sideline after that drive but wasn’t able to do it properly.
Las Vegas Raiders Team Overview
Last game, the Las Vegas Raiders lost 3-0 against the Minnesota Vikings 3-point home dogs. The game went under the NFL betting odds total of 41. Las Vegas has a record of 5-8 straight up, 6-5-2 against the spread, and 3-10 over/under the total. Las Vegas ranks 29th for total offense, 22nd for passing, 32nd for rushing, and 28th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 16th overall, 11th against the pass, 25th against the rush, and 9th for points allowed. Also, Las Vegas ranks 31st for fewest turnovers lost and 24th for takeaways.
Only Greg Joseph’s 36-yard field goal with 1:57 left gave the Vikings a 3-0 victory over the Raiders. Overall, the Vikings had just 230 total yards, and the Raiders were limited to 201 yards and nine first downs. Minnesota beat an AFC West opponent for the first time this season after going 0-3. Nick Mullens relieved an ineffective Joshua Dobbs at quarterback in the fourth quarter and led the Vikings on their lone scoring drive. His 22-yard completion to Jordan Addison to the Raiders 20 set up Joseph’s kick.
Chargers at Raiders SBG Free Picks
In this situation, the Chargers’ inconsistency has become an annoying way of life. Not that the Raiders are reliable either, but Las Vegas has offered better board value throughout the season. As mentioned earlier, both clubs have trended strongly under the total in 2023.
Chargers at Raiders SBG Best Bet: Las Vegas Raiders and Under.