Chargers vs. Raiders Picks & Best Bets 5th Jan 2025: NFL Week 18 Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
The Las Vegas Raiders will take on the Los Angeles Chargers in NFL action on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium, beginning at 4:25 p.m. ET.
We've conducted 10,000 simulations of Sunday's NFL matchup using advanced AI technology to highlight the best Chargers vs. Raiders bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that the Chargers will likely defeat the Raiders with a projected final score of 24-17.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we constantly source the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Chargers vs. Raiders Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Chargers vs. Raiders picks combine the power of AI, stats and analytics to produce NFL predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Chargers vs. Raiders Game Information
- Game Date: Sunday, January 5th, 2025
- Game Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
- Location: Allegiant Stadium
- Spread: Chargers -7 / Raiders +7
- Moneyline: Chargers -310 / Raiders +285
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 42.5 Points (-108/-112)
Raiders +7 @ -102 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, both the Chargers and Raiders have a 50% chance of covering the spread in this matchup.
- We prefer the Raiders +7 based on DraftKings Sportsbook's more favorable odds of -102.
Total Points Over 42.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 42.5, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the over at -108.
- Our analysis shows a slightly higher chance of the 42.5-point total going over.
Chargers vs. Raiders Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Los Angeles Chargers at -310 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Las Vegas Raiders are available at +285 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Chargers are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 76% chance of coming out on top.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Chargers also present the best betting value, with the odds of -310 available at FanDuel Sportsbook for an edge of 0.8%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Chargers vs. Raiders
Here, we have outlined the projected player stats for the top offensive players on each team. We have then compared these projections to the odds and lines with the sportsbooks to produce NFL player props for Sunday's Chargers vs. Raiders game.
Los Angeles Chargers Prediction
| Player | Proj. Rush Yds | TD Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| J.K. Dobbins | 88 yds | 45% |
| Kimani Vidal | 20 yds | 16% |
| Justin Herbert | 14 yds | 22% |
| Player | Proj. Rec Yds | TD Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | 65 yds | 38% |
| Quentin Johnston | 38 yds | 28% |
| Will Dissly | 32 yds | 26% |
J.K. Dobbins Over 69.5 Rushing Yards (-110)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.K. Dobbins Over 69.5 Rushing Yards | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -110 |
- Our top prop bet for the Chargers is for J.K. Dobbins to record over 69.5 rushing yards.
- Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 66.8%, providing an edge of 14.5% on the -110 odds offered by FanDuel.
Las Vegas Raiders Prediction
| Player | Proj. Rush Yds | TD Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Mattison | 44 yds | 41% |
| Dylan Laube | 19 yds | 15% |
| Aidan O'Connell | 7 yds | 0% |
| Player | Proj. Rec Yds | TD Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | 60 yds | 46% |
| Jakobi Meyers | 56 yds | 31% |
| Tre Tucker | 29 yds | 25% |
Brock Bowers Under 7.5 Receptions (-114)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers Under 7.5 Receptions | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -114 |
- Our best prop bet for the Raiders is for Brock Bowers to record under 7.5 receptions.
- According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 82.8%, providing an edge of 29.5% on the -114 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NFL player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Chargers vs. Raiders Betting Trends
In addition to our NFL prop picks, we have sourced the best Chargers vs. Raiders trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Stone Smartt Over 13.5 Receiving Yards
Stone Smartt has recorded more than 13.5 receiving yards in 5 of his last 6 appearances (83% of the time). You can wager on him to go over 13.5 receiving yards again at odds of -110 (52% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Quentin Johnston Over 38.5 Receiving Yards
Quentin Johnston has had more than 38.5 receiving yards in 3 of his last 5 appearances (60%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 38.5 receiving yards again at odds of -110 (52%), available at Bet365.
Aidan O'Connell Over 34.5 Passing Attempts
Aidan O'Connell has had more than 34.5 passing attempts in 4 of his last 6 games (67%). You can bet on him to record over 34.5 passing attempts again at odds of -105 (51%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Brock Bowers of the Raiders to record Receptions 7.5 receptions, with an edge of 29.5% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Raiders +7 to cover.
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