Chargers vs Raiders Picks and Prediction – 1/5/2025

On Sunday, the Los Angeles Chargers (9-6) face off against the Las Vegas Raiders (3-12) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Stay in the loop with our NFL Picks.

Las Vegas comes into this matchup on a one-game winning streak, but have dropped four of their last five games prior to their game against New Orleans. In a tightly contested 19-14 victory against Jacksonville, the Raiders' quarterback Aidan O’Connell put in a solid performance, completing 24 out of 38 pass attempts and racking up 257 yards. This season, O’Connell has accumulated a total of 1,156 passing yards. Meanwhile, running back Alexander Mattison has contributed 368 yards on the ground, and tight-end Brock Bowers has been a standout in the passing attack with 1,067 receiving yards. Over their last five matchups, the Raiders have been conceding an average of 21 points per game, which has unfortunately resulted in them being at the bottom of the AFC West Division standings. As the Raiders look toward the offseason, they aim to disrupt their opponents’ plans, particularly when they host the Chargers. On average, the team has been scoring 17.6 points per game throughout the current campaign.

Los Angeles enters this game on a two-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games. In their 40-7 blowout victory against the New England Patriots, the Los Angeles Chargers saw quarterback Justin Herbert deliver an impressive performance by completing 26 of his 38 pass attempts. He amassed a total of 284 passing yards, threw two touchdown passes, and had one interception. Throughout this season, Herbert has been a key player for the Chargers, accumulating 3,243 passing yards. Meanwhile, running back J.K. Dobbins has also contributed significantly with 766 rushing yards. In the receiving department, Ladd McConkey has been a standout performer, racking up 960 receiving yards for the Chargers this season. Defensively, over the past five games, Los Angeles has scored an average of 25 points. Despite this, they currently hold the sixth spot in the playoff standings, aiming to maintain their position. As they prepare to face the Raiders in Las Vegas, the Chargers are motivated to secure victories in their remaining games to strengthen their playoff position. On average, the team scores 21.9 points per game, indicating a need for consistent offensive output to support their playoff aspirations.

This season, the Chargers have delivered a strong performance, positioning themselves as contenders for the playoffs as the regular season draws to a close. While they have shown promise overall, their offensive strategy has struggled to find its rhythm during away games. On the other hand, the Las Vegas Raiders have faced challenges with their defense on home field, suffering defeats in five out of seven home games. As the two teams prepare for their upcoming match, the Chargers will aim to refine and energize their offensive tactics, while the Raiders hope to overcome their home-ground defensive shortcomings. Look for the road team to get the win. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Chargers win and cover, 24-17.