Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders Week 18 betting guide

The Los Angeles Chargers (9-7) face the Las Vegas Raiders (9-7) at Allegiant Stadium for Week 18 of the NFL. Let's take a look at the betting lines for Sunday's matchup. The Chargers started the week as 2.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 3.0, leaving the Chargers at -159 and Raiders at +140. The total points line is set at 49.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110.

• The Chargers have a 8-8-0 ATS record this season, while the Raiders hold a record of 7-9-0.
• The Chargers have a 9-7-0 O/U record this season (meaning nine games have gone over the total points line and seven have gone under). The Raiders have a 7-9-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

• The Chargers are averaging 27.6 points per game this season (6th in the league). Comparatively, the Raiders are averaging only 21.2 (18th).
• Defensively, the Chargers are giving up 26.5 points per game this season (T26th in the league), while the Raiders are giving up an average of 25.4 points (24th).

Moving the chains

• With an average of 387.1, the Chargers rank 4th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Raiders rank 11th with 364.9 yards per game.
• In terms of yards allowed, the Chargers are giving up 361.4 per game this season (23rd in the league), an inferior number to the Raiders, who are giving up an average of 330.8 (13th).

Ascendency in the air

• The Chargers have recorded 277.8 passing yards per game this season (4th in the league). Comparatively, the Raiders' defense has given up 214.6 passing yards per game (10th).
• Meanwhile, the Raiders have recorded 274.7 passing yards per game this season (6th in the league), while the Chargers' defense has given up 224.7 passing yards per game (13th).

Advantage on the ground

• Looking at the ground game, the Chargers have recorded 109.3 rushing yards per game this season (20th in the league). Conversely, the Raiders are giving up 116.1 rushing yards per game (21st).
• On the other hand, the Raiders have recorded 90.2 rushing yards per game this season (29th in the league), while the Chargers are giving up 136.7 rushing yards per game (30th).

Protecting the ball

• Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Chargers have recorded 21 total takeaways this season (16th in the league), while the Raiders have failed to perform at the same level, recording 13 (31st).
• On offense, the Chargers have recorded 20 total giveaways this season (T11th in the league), bettering the Raiders' number of 24 (T23rd).

First to Score

The Chargers are -136 to score first, while the Raiders are +105.

• The Chargers have scored first in nine of their 16 games this season.
• The Raiders have scored first in eight of their 16 games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

• The Chargers have recorded the first touchdown in 10 of their 16 games this season.
• The Raiders have recorded the first touchdown in five of their 16 games this season.

First Scoring Play

LA Chargers Touchdown 8 / 16 +155

LA Chargers Field Goal 1 / 16 +400

LA Chargers Safety 0 / 16 +8000

Oakland Touchdown 5 / 16 +255

Oakland Field Goal 3 / 16 +340

Oakland Safety 0 / 16 +8000

Which team will get a quick start?

The Chargers are -150 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Raiders are +125.

• The Chargers have been the first to score 10 points in nine of their 16 games this season.
• The Raiders have been the first to score 10 points in seven of their 16 games this season.

First Quarter Moneyline

The Chargers are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -150, while the Raiders are +130.

• The Chargers have a 7-5-4 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Raiders hold a record of 6-7-3.

Last Time They Met

The Chargers recorded a 28-14 victory over the Raiders at SoFi Stadium when these teams last met in Week 4, 2021. Austin Ekeler shredded the Raiders' defense on that day, recording 117 rushing yards and a touchdown.