Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers 10/1/2023 – In an exciting Week 4 showdown, the Las Vegas Raiders are set to visit SoFi Stadium as they face off against the Los Angeles Chargers. As the NFL season unfolds, our expert NFL betting lines offer valuable insights into this highly anticipated matchup.
The Las Vegas Raiders, currently holding a 1-2 record, find themselves in second place in the AFC West. After an impressive victory against the Broncos in their season opener, the Raiders stumbled in their next two games. Week 2 saw Las Vegas suffer a humiliating 38-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills, followed by a recent 23-18 home loss to the Steelers. NFL predictions for this week lean towards the Chargers securing a victory in this contest.
On the opposing side, the Los Angeles Chargers also hold a 1-2 record entering this game, tying them with the Raiders in the AFC West. In Week 1, the Chargers faced the high-octane Miami Dolphins offense, putting up a commendable fight in a narrow 36-34 loss. The following week, they traveled to Tennessee, where they underperformed and suffered a 27-24 overtime loss.
Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers 10/1/2023
| When: | Sunday, October 1, 2023 4:05 PM ET |
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| Where: | SoFi Stadium |
| TV: | TV |
| Stream: | NFL+ |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Raiders | +4.5 (-104) | +185 | 49.5 o (-111) |  |
| Chargers | -4.5 (-118) | -225 | 49.5 u (-111) | |
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— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) September 29, 2023
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Despite an impressive performance of 324 passing yards and 2 touchdowns by Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, he was intercepted three times and sacked four times against the Steelers. Furthermore, Garappolo suffered a helmet-to-helmet hit late in the second half and is currently in concussion protocol. Star wide receiver Davante Adams expressed his frustrations after another loss, concluding Sunday’s game with 172 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Justin Herbert has been instrumental in the Chargers’ offensive arsenal, throwing for 406 yards and 3 touchdowns to lead Los Angeles past the Vikings in Week 3. Wide receiver Keenan Allen played a crucial role in the victory, amassing 215 yards on 8 receptions. While the Chargers boast one of the league’s strongest offenses, their defense has allowed the most yards in the NFL.
With the Raiders hoping for Jimmy Garappolo’s clearance from concussion protocol and Los Angeles seeking a bounce-back win, this game holds the potential to make a statement for either team. Given both teams’ defensive vulnerabilities, a high-scoring game is anticipated.
Analyzing the statistics, both the Las Vegas Raiders and the Los Angeles Chargers displayed distinctive strengths and weaknesses early in the 2023 NFL season.
NFL Latest Odds: LAC -5.5 ; O/U 47.5
The Las Vegas Raiders’ offense has demonstrated potential, averaging 365.7 yards per game, with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo showcasing strong performances when healthy. However, their defensive inconsistency has been evident, conceding an average of 396.3 yards per game. Addressing defensive issues will be crucial as they face the potent Chargers offense.
Conversely, the Los Angeles Chargers have been an offensive force, averaging an impressive 392.7 yards per game. Quarterback Justin Herbert has been a significant asset, particularly in his connection with Keenan Allen. Nevertheless, their defense has raised concerns, allowing an average of 401.3 yards per game. Improving their defensive performance will be a top priority as they aim to secure a victory against the Raiders.
Raiders Betting Trends
Las Vegas are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Las Vegas’s last 9 games.
Las Vegas are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Las Vegas’s last 8 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Las Vegas’s last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Chargers.
Las Vegas are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference.
Chargers Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Chargers’ last 5 games.
LA Chargers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of the LA Chargers’ last 13 games against Las Vegas.
Total has gone UNDER in 6 of the LA Chargers’ last 7 games when playing at home against Las Vegas.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Chargers’ last 6 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference.
LA Chargers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference West division.
Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers Betting Pick
In conclusion, both teams have displayed offensive firepower but need to strengthen their defensive units to improve their overall performance. This matchup promises an intriguing clash of strengths and weaknesses, making it a must-watch for NFL fans. With the NFL Over/Under sports betting picks favoring the Chargers to win and cover the spread, we anticipate an exciting and closely contested game.
Score Prediction: Chargers 28, Raiders 24.
