Chargers vs. Raiders Week 2 Dunkel NFL Picks, Predictions and Odds

The Los Angeles Chargers (0-1) and Las Vegas Raiders (1-0) will meet in a matchup of two division rivals. The Chargers are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -6.5). The matchup has an over/under of 43.5 points.

The Chargers ranked 12th in total offense this season (333.8 yards per game), but they played really well on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the NFL with 285.2 yards allowed per game. The Raiders ranked worst in total offense (245.2 yards per game) last season, but they played slightly better on defense, ranking 14th with 317.8 yards allowed per game.

Chargers vs. Raiders Odds and Game Time

• Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
• Time: 4:05 p.m. ET
• City: Inglewood, California
• Venue: SoFi Stadium
• Total: 43.5 points
• Spread: Chargers -6.5
• Moneyline: Chargers (-310), Raiders (+250)

How to watch Chargers vs. Raiders

• TV Channel: CBS

Betting the Over/Under: Chargers vs. Raiders

• In seven of 17 games last season, the Chargers and their opponents went over 43.5 points.
• The Chargers and their opponents combined to go over the point total six out of 17 times last season.
• The Raiders played eight games last season that had more than 43.5 combined points scored.
• Las Vegas games hit the over eight out of 17 times last season.
• The two teams combined to score 35.8 points per game last season, 7.7 fewer points than this matchup's total.
• Combined, these teams allowed 45.4 points per contest last year, 1.9 more points than the over/under for this game.

Betting the Spread: Chargers vs. Raiders

• Los Angeles won nine games against the spread last season, failing to cover eight times.
• Los Angeles covered the spread once last season (1-1 ATS) when playing as at least 6.5-point favorites.
• The Raiders went 7-10-0 ATS last year.
• When playing as at least 6.5-point underdogs last year, Las Vegas had an ATS record of 3-4.
• The Chargers were 6-3 overall, and 6-3 against the spread, at home last season.
• At home last season, Los Angeles was unbeaten ATS (1-0) as 6.5-point favorites or greater.
• The Raiders were 1-7 overall, and 3-5 against the spread, in away games last season.
• On the road, Las Vegas had two wins ATS (2-4) as 6.5-point underdogs or more.

Betting the Moneyline: Chargers vs. Raiders

• Los Angeles won 58.3% of the games last season when it was the moneyline favorite (7-5).
• The Raiders were underdogs 14 times last season and won twice.
• Los Angeles played as a moneyline favorite of -310 or shorter in only two games last season, and it won both.
• Last season, Las Vegas was at least a +250 underdog on the moneyline seven times, losing each of those contests.
• Based on this game's moneyline, the Chargers have an implied win probability of 75.6%.

Dunkel Prediction for Chargers vs. Raiders

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