
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers Betting Pick: Don't Miss this Underrated oddschecker+ Prop Pick
The Las Vegas Raiders will visit Jim Harbaugh's Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday afternoon for an AFC West rivalry game to start the season. Will Michael Mayer make an impact for the Raiders despite the addition of Brock Bowers? Our oddschecker+ Positive EV Tool is finding value in the second tight end in this Raiders vs. Chargers matchup, and Matt McCuen agrees.
Matt McCuen - September 8, 2024, 11:47 AM EDT
5 minLas Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers Betting Pick: Don't Miss this Underrated oddschecker+ Prop Pick
The Las Vegas Raiders and the Los Angeles Chargers will meet for an AFC West affair on Sunday afternoon. The Raiders come into the season looking to rebound from a tough 2023 campaign.
Interim head coach Antonio Pierce was promoted in the offseason to become the team's new head coach. Pierce, a former All-Pro linebacker in the NFL, injected a different level of toughness into this Raiders team late in the year.
According to the betting odds, Las Vegas is expected to finish last in the AFC West after they ended 2023 with a record of 8-9.
Our oddschecker+ Positive EV tool is all over this play today for the Raiders today. Former Notre Dame standout Michael Mayer will be a valuable option in the passing game for Minshew's offense.
The implied probability of this prop is 58.14 percent, while our AI probability is 94.85 percent That means the expected value of this wager is 63.14% and we are going to capitalize on that value as the backup tight end will still find usage on this young Raiders squad.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers Date, Time and Where to Watch
- Date: September 8, 2024
- Time: 4:05 pm ET
- Where to Watch: CBS
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Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers Prediction
Veteran quarterback Gardner Minshew won the quarterback battle in training camp.
Minshew has plenty of starting quarterback experience, including last season with the Indianapolis Colts.
Former Georgia Bulldog Zeus White will take over the Raiders backfield. White rushed for 451 yards in a backup role last season.
Davante Adams will be the top option in the passing game. The veteran went for 1,144 yards a year ago.
The Raiders defense ranked 7th in points allowed per game last year (19.7).
The Chargers will begin game one of the Jim Harbaugh era today.
Harbaugh is coming off a National Championship at the University of Michigan.
Los Angeles desperately needs a winning season after a pair of disappointing years.
The Bolts went 5-12 last season under head coach Brandon Staley.
The Chargers have reached the playoffs once since 2019.
Quarterback Justin Herbert will be tasked with getting the Chargers back into the playoffs this year.
The former Oregon standout threw for 3,134 yards last season.
Former Ravens running backs Gus Edwards and Jk Dobbins will take over the Chargers backfield.
Joshua Palmer is the top returning receiver to the Chargers offensive unit. Palmer added 581 yards last season.
The Chargers defense ranked 23rd in points allowed per game (23.4).
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers Betting Pick
Pick: Michael Mayer over 1.5 receptions -140 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds for this pick
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