AFC West rivals will clash in Vegas as the Las Vegas Raiders face the Los Angeles Chargers in NFL Week 2 action. The Chargers, starting the season strong with a 1-0 record, recently won against the Kansas City Chiefs, 27-21. Meanwhile, the Raiders also secured a Week 1 victory, winning 20-13 against the New England Patriots. Brock Bowers is questionable for the Raiders due to a knee injury.
Kickoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET at Allegiant Stadium, where the Chargers are favored by 3.5 points, with a total points over/under set at 46.5. The money line indicates the Chargers at -185, which means you would risk $185 to win $100, while the Raiders stand at +154.
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Why the Chargers can cover: LA has triumphed in four of the last five matchups with the Raiders, including sweeping the previous season. They finished 12-5-0 ATS last season and are 6-3-1 in their last 10 games against AFC West rivals. Quarterback Justin Herbert’s performance, with 318 passing yards and three touchdowns against the Chiefs, adds to their confidence.
Why the Raiders can cover: Vegas has tools to stay competitive despite past inconsistency against the spread. They amassed 389 total yards against New England with Geno Smith throwing for 210 yards and two touchdowns. Look for the Raiders to challenge a Chargers defense that allowed substantial yards in Week 1.
How to make your picks: Based on the model, it suggests leaning under the total points while noting one spread side covers more than 50% of the time. Check it out at SportsLine for in-depth analysis.
