Chiefs vs. Raiders Week 18 Dunkel NFL Picks, Predictions and Odds

The Kansas City Chiefs (6-10) and Las Vegas Raiders (2-14) will meet, with both teams on losing streaks -- the Chiefs five in a row, the Raiders 10 in a row. Kansas City is the favorite (currently -3.5). The expected point total for the matchup is set at 36.5.

The Chiefs are totaling 21.9 points per game on offense (20th in NFL), and they rank sixth on the other side of the ball with 19.6 points allowed per game. The Raiders rank worst in total yards per game (247.8), but they've been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 15th in the NFL with 327.2 total yards allowed per contest.

Chiefs vs. Raiders Odds and Game Time

• Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
• Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
• City: Paradise, Nevada
• Venue: Allegiant Stadium
• Total: 36.5 points
• Spread: Chiefs -3.5
• Moneyline: Chiefs (-225), Raiders (+185)

How to watch Chiefs vs. Raiders

• TV Channel: CBS (KOLR-Springfield, MO)
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Chiefs vs. Raiders

• In nine of 16 games this season, the Chiefs and their opponents have gone over 36.5 points.
• In Kansas City's 16 games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total four times.
• The Raiders have combined with their opponent to score more than 36.5 points in nine of 16 games this season.
• In 2025, eight Las Vegas games have gone over the point total.
• These two teams are scoring 36.1 points per game between them, 0.4 fewer than this matchup's over/under.
• These teams give up 45.9 points per game combined, 9.4 more points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Chiefs vs. Raiders

• Kansas City has won six games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 10 times.
• Kansas City has an ATS record of 3-4 when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites this season.
• The Raiders have compiled a 6-10-0 record against the spread this year.
• Las Vegas has an ATS record of 3-4 when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs this season.
• The Raiders are 3-5 against the spread, and 1-7 overall, at home.
• Las Vegas has one win ATS (1-2) as 3.5-point underdogs or greater at home.
• The Chiefs are 1-6 overall, with just one win against the spread, on the road.
• Kansas City has one win ATS (1-5) on the road as 3.5-point favorites or more.

Betting the Moneyline: Chiefs vs. Raiders

• Kansas City has been the moneyline favorite 13 total times this season. They've gone 5-8 in those games.
• This season, the Raiders have been the underdog 13 times and won one of those games.
• In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -225 or shorter, Kansas City has a 3-1 record (winning 75% of its games).
• This season, Las Vegas has been at least a +185 underdog on the moneyline seven times, losing each of those contests.
• The Chiefs have a 69.2% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.

Dunkel Prediction for Chiefs vs. Raiders

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