Raiders Vs Chargers Odds: Who Is Favored To Win in Week 2?
Betting odds for the Raiders second game of the year 👇
| 🏈 Spread | +3.0 |
| 📈 Moneyline | +130 |
| 📊 Over/Under | 44.5 |
| ✅ Last Verified: | August 14, 2025 |
Raiders Chances To Win vs Chargers
Las Vegas heads into this match-up as a 7-point underdog at home. The Chargers have dominated their division rival in the past and carry over a defense that allowed the fewest points per game (17.7) in 2024. For the Raiders to stay competitive, they’ll need a breakout game from Ashton Jeanty to punch through LA’s run defense, while also forcing turnovers to offset the Chargers' strong third-down and red-zone execution.
How The Raiders Win vs Chargers
The Raiders have to lean heavily on the run game to control the pace and clock. In last season’s Week 18 matchup, they rushed just 12 times for 39 yards while LA ran 35 times for 137 yards, dominating both time of possession and total yards. If Las Vegas can flip that script with Ashton Jeanty, they can keep Justin Herbert off the field. On defense, pressure up-front and a turnover or two are essential. Without those takeaways, it's hard to imagine the Raiders can match up well against the Chargers.
- Strength: The Raiders' edge rushers, Maxx Crosby and Malcolm Koonce, combined for 22.5 sacks in 2024, giving the Raiders one of the more dangerous pass-rushing tandems in the league, and they can force Justin Herbert to make decisions.
- Weakness: Red zone inefficiency. Vegas ranked 28th in red zone touchdown percentage last season, often settling for field goals instead of finishing drives. Will Geno Smith be the difference?
How The Chargers Win vs Raiders
The Chargers' way to victory is simple: dominate on defense and play ball-control offense. Last season, they ranked first in points allowed (17.7 ppg) and were top‑2 in defensive EPA per pass, allowing only 6.7 yards per attempt. By shutting down the run, they force the Raiders into third-and-long situations, and with a shaky offensive line, Geno Smith may be forced to throw under duress. San Diego included top-tier pressure packages and responded well late in 2024. Offensively, Justin Herbert is battle-tested, and with new weapons like Najee Harris, they can methodically control drives and wear down the Raiders’ vulnerable front seven.
- Strength: Third-down dominance. The Chargers' defense ranked top-5 in opponent third-down conversion rate, routinely forcing punts and stalling drives.
- Weakness: Offensive line depth. Injuries exposed the Chargers' offensive line late last season, particularly at tackle, leading to increased pressure on Justin Herbert and stalling key drives.
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