Last week, there was evidence that the landscape of the AFC West could change. While the Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Los Angeles Chargers, the Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders also won. And the games were no accident. In particular, the Raiders and Chargers drew attention with the NFL Odds with impressive performances. Now on Monday night, the Chargers will visit the Raiders in Sin City in the nightcap of an ESPN Doubleheader. All of a sudden, the Chargers and Raiders' matchup has playoff implications.
There is a significant increase in betting interest at Bookmaker. The Chargers and Raiders are coming off impressive wins in Week 1. There is a sense that both teams are improved and that the AFC West is wide open, with the Chiefs potentially in decline.
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Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders Odds at Bookmaker
Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV, is the venue for the ESPN Monday Night Football game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the visiting Los Angeles Chargers. Kickoff time is 10 p.m. ET.
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Patriots Raided at Home Las Vegas Style as Carroll Era Begins Big
Last game, the Las Vegas Raiders won 20-13 against the New England Patriots as 2.5-point road dogs. The game went under the total of 44.5. Las Vegas is 1-0 straight up, 1-0 against the spread, and 0-1 under the total. Overall, the Raiders rank 7th in total offense, 19th in scoring offense, 21st in total defense, and 9th in scoring defense.
Geno Smith finished with 362 passing yards and completed 70.6 percent of his throws. With this win, the Raiders broke an 11-game skid of losing games when down at halftime. Now, a home opening Monday Night Football showdown with ancient rival Los Angeles Chargers awaits them back in Sin City.
Unprepared Chiefs Struck By Lightning Bolts in Brazil
Last week, the LA Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-21 as 3-point dogs. The game went over the total of 46.5. The Chargers are 1-0 straight up, 1-0 against the spread, and 1-0 over the total. In sum, LA ranks 6th for total offense, 8th for scoring offense, 22nd for total defense, and 20th for scoring defense.
Justin Herbert passed for 318 yards and three TDs to ignite the Chargers. It was a situation the Chargers had been in numerous times in recent years. A fourth-quarter lead, the Chiefs on the opposing sideline, and an AFC West battle hanging in the balance. But on this night — more than 6,000 miles from home — the Bolts wouldn't be denied.
"It's monumental," said Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh. “September 5th will go down in some Charger lore, in my opinion. It was a big win."
The Chiefs have won nine straight AFC West titles, and a Chargers Week 1 win is only a small step to try and end that streak. But the Chargers vanquished a seven-game skid against Kansas City, and did so on their own terms with effort, hustle, and clutch plays.
Chargers at Raiders Betting Trends
The Chargers got the money in five of their most recent six road games. Meanwhile, LA went under the total in 12 of their last 17 games on the road.
Late on, the Raiders covered two of their most recent six home games. Las Vegas went over the total in seven of its last 10 home games.
In this series between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, the Chargers won and covered four of the most recent six meetings. Also, four of those six games went under the total.
However, in Las Vegas, the Raiders got the win and paid in four of their last six games against the Chargers. Five of those six games went over the total.
Chargers at Raiders Best Bets
On this occasion, the Chargers offer the most value as the quality road team. Head coach Jim Harbaugh is building a solid and complete team that minimizes mistakes.
Main Pick: LA Chargers
Over/Under Pick: Over the Total
Player Prop Picks: Justin Herbert Over the Passing Yardage and TD Passes Total
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