Raiders Host Chargers with Playoffs at Stake on Week 18 Sunday Night Football

At the onset of the week, the Chargers were in AFC Playoff position.  By contrast, the Raiders were the top bubble team.  Thus, Sunday night’s game in Las Vegas should be the equivalent of a playoff game.  The Raiders are coming off an impressive must-win game at Indianapolis.  In comparison, the Chargers looked like a Super Bowl best bet in routing the Broncos.  Earlier this season, Los Angeles took apart Las Vegas 28-14.  Now the Raiders seek revenge and a postseason bid.  To be exact, such games are why NBC pays the massive amount for Sunday Night rights.

Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders CashBet Wagering Analysis

On this occasion, the masses will be on the Raiders as the home underdog seeking a potential playoff spot.  But Wise Guys see Bitcoin Sportsbook value in a Chargers team that has developed one of the NFL’s better offenses.  Further, Sharps see the Raiders as too obvious of a square play.

Raiders Rise When it Matters Most

Last week Las Vegas beat Indianapolis 23-20 as 8.5-point road dogs.  The game went under the Betting on Super Bowl total of 46.5.  As a result, Vegas is 9-7 straight up, 7-9 against the spread, and 7-9 over/under.  Las Vegas brings NFL metrics of 11^th for total offense and 18^th for scoring offense.  Defensively, the Raiders have NFL metrics of 13^th overall and 24^th for points allowed.

Overall, QB Derek Carr has a 94.3 QB rating with 4618 yards passing and a 21/14 TD/INT ratio.

Bolts Strike Broncos for Timely Payout

Last week the Chargers beat the Broncos 34-13 as 8.5-point home favorites.  The game went over the Super Bowl betting odds total of 45.  As a result, Los Angeles is 9-7 straight up, 8-8 against the spread, and 9-7 over/under.  Overall, the Chargers have NFL metrics of 4^th for total offense and 6^th for scoring offense.  Defensively, Los Angeles has NFL metrics of 22^nd overall and 26^th for points allowed.

Quarterback Justin Herbert continues to thrive as an emerging superstar.  To show, Herbert has a 99.5 QB rating with 4631 yards passing and a 35/14 TD/INT ratio.  Herbert has a pair of 1000-yard receivers in Keenan Allen (1086 yards, 6 TDs) and Mike Williams (1027 yards, 8 TDs).  Meanwhile, running back Austin Ekeler keeps defenses honest with 847 rushing yards, 612 receiving yards, and 18 combined touchdowns.

Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders Against the Spread

On the road, Los Angeles is 57% against the spread.  While 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.  Overall, as a favorite, the Chargers are 48% over/under the total.  And in AFC West games, Los Angeles is 52% over the total.

At home, Las Vegas is 43% against the spread.  While 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.  Overall, as an underdog, the Raiders are 60% over the total.  And 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.  Specifically, at Las Vegas, Los Angeles is 5-1 vs. the odds against the Raiders.  Further, these two teams are 2-1 over the Super Bowl betting total at Las Vegas.

Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders CashBet Free Pick  

As was previously noted, the Chargers have shown reliable NFL gambling value at the Raiders.

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