Chargers vs. Raiders Prediction: Chargers Predicted to Win in NFL Week 18 [2025]

The Las Vegas Raiders will square off with the favored Los Angeles Chargers in NFL Week 18 action at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, commencing at 4:25PM ET.

Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NFL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Chargers as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's LA Chargers-Las Vegas game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Chargers with a win probability of 76%, while the Raiders have 24%."

This updated Chargers vs. Raiders betting preview builds on my early Chargers vs. Raiders prediction that I published at the start of the week.

For a closer look at today’s game, including the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Chargers vs. Raiders predictions page.

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Chargers vs. Raiders Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

The NFL Week 18 action between the Raiders and Chargers at Allegiant Stadium is scheduled to commence at 4:25PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders
• Date: Sunday, January 5, 2025
• Time: 4:25PM ET/1:25PM PT
• Venue: Allegiant Stadium
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Raiders and Chargers gear at Fanatics

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Sunday's Chargers vs. Raiders matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Chargers vs. Raiders Predictions

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NFL game between the Chargers and Raiders 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Chargers a 76% chance of beating the Raiders in Week 18 of the NFL season. Our predicted final score has the Chargers winning 24-17.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Chargers and Raiders each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 42.5 points also has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Chargers vs. Raiders Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Chargers vs. Raiders Picks

Our model's strongest edge in today's Chargers vs. Raiders matchup is on the moneyline.

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Chargers vs. Raiders TD Scorers

Who will score the first touchdown in Chargers vs. Raiders?

According to our model, Los Angeles' J.K. Dobbins is most likely to score the first TD in Chargers vs. Raiders.

Our projections give Dobbins a 12.0% chance of scoring the first TD at Allegiant Stadium, while the Chargers RB is a 45.4% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.

First Touchdown Scorer Predictions

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Chargers vs Raiders Player Props

Discover our predictions for the players likely to lead in passing, rushing and receiving yards for both the Chargers and Raiders. For detailed projections, join Dimers Pro.

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Chargers vs. Raiders Quarterbacks

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Chargers' Justin Herbert is projected to throw for more yards than the Raiders' Aidan O'Connell.

Chargers Rushing

J.K. Dobbins, Kimani Vidal and Justin Herbert are projected to be the leading rushers for the Chargers.

Raiders Rushing

Alexander Mattison, Dylan Laube and Aidan O'Connell are expected to lead the Raiders in rushing yards.

Chargers Receiving

Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, Will Dissly, DJ Chark and Stone Smartt are projected to top the receiving yards for the Chargers.

Raiders Receiving

Brock Bowers, Jakobi Meyers, Tre Tucker, Michael Mayer and Alexander Mattison are projected to lead the Raiders in receiving yards.

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Conclusion

We predict the Chargers, with a 76% win probability, will likely beat the Raiders in Week 18 of the NFL season.

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