Hopefully last week wasn’t an indication of the rest of the Raiders season. If they can get stomped by a never drafted rookie, just imagine what Philip Rivers and the red hot 6-2 Chargers can do.

NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis

The Chargers are favoured in this game by -10 and will also have road field advantage as well. Most teams call it “home field advantage”, but for the Clippers of football, any game away from StubHub is a good thing.

In fact, the Bolts are 17-8-1 ATS in their last 26 away tilts. Meanwhile, Oakland is an abysmal 5-15-2 in their last 22 overall. Now, while Los Angeles is trending in the right direction across the board, it is important to note that Raiders are 14-3 with the under in their last 17 against AFC West opponents.

That’s not extremely helpful, but for the fans out there of the silver and black, it’s nice to know that you can generally count on your boys for at least one thing these days.

Los Angeles Chargers

The Chargers needed a last second red zone stand to defeat the underrated Seahawks last week, but aside from that, they’ve been rolling as of late. They have five straight wins to their name and are currently one of the most dangerous dual-threat offenses in the league.

The downside for them right now is the health of their defense. Stud defensive end Joey Bosa has been out all year and the team is still adjusting to losing linebacker Kyzir White for the season. There really isn’t any doubt heading into this one, but the Chargers are a much safer bet if they can keep their offence on the field.

Chargers Team Leaders

LAC

Touchdowns	Philip Rivers 32
Rushing	Melvin Gordon III 885
Passing	Philip Rivers 4308
Receiving	Keenan Allen 97
Sacks	Melvin Ingram III 7
Interceptions	Derwin James 3

OAK

Touchdowns	Derek Carr 20
Rushing	Doug Martin 723
Passing	Derek Carr 4049
Receiving	Jared Cook 68
Sacks	Maurice Hurst Jr. 4
Interceptions	Gareon Conley 3

Oakland Raiders

With that said, for Oakland opponents, sometimes keeping the Raider offence on the field is the best way to put up points. Oakland is 28^th in scoring this season with 17.6 PPG and Derek Carr is tied for fourth in picks with eight. David’s younger brother is also tied for fifth in the league with 24 sacks.

Barring the Chargers team bus either getting stuck in traffic or a flat tire, the Raiders need to contain Melvin Gordon and Austin Ekeler to have a chance in this one. LA is fifth in the league in run yards per game with 128.9 on the year.

Raiders Team Leaders

LAC

Touchdowns	Philip Rivers 32
Rushing	Melvin Gordon III 885
Passing	Philip Rivers 4308
Receiving	Keenan Allen 97
Sacks	Melvin Ingram III 7
Interceptions	Derwin James 3

OAK

Touchdowns	Derek Carr 20
Rushing	Doug Martin 723
Passing	Derek Carr 4049
Receiving	Jared Cook 68
Sacks	Maurice Hurst Jr. 4
Interceptions	Gareon Conley 3

Injuries

L.A. Chargers

Brandon Facyson (CB)

Ques Sun Concussion - 09 / 01 / 19

Derek Watt (FB)

Prob Sun Shoulder - 09 / 01 / 19

Kyle Wilson (LB)

Ques Sun Concussion - 09 / 01 / 19

Sean Culkin (TE)

Ques Sun Back - 05 / 12 / 18

Brandon Mebane (NT)

Prob Sat Personal - 24 / 11 / 18

Austin Ekeler (RB)

Ques Sun Neck - 21 / 11 / 18

Tyrell Williams (WR)

Ques Sun Quadricep - 21 / 11 / 18

Keenan Allen (WR)

Prob Sun Hip - 15 / 11 / 18

Mike Williams (WR)

Prob Sun Groin - 15 / 11 / 18

Antonio Gates (TE)

Prob Sun Knee - 14 / 11 / 18

Oakland

Montrel Meander (CB)

Out Sun Quadricep - 28 / 12 / 18

Jared Cook (TE)

Ques Sun Ribs - 26 / 12 / 18

Lee Smith (TE)

Ques Sun Back - 13 / 12 / 18

Keith Smith (FB)

Prob Sun Calf - 12 / 12 / 18

Shilique Calhoun (LB)

I-R Neck - 05 / 12 / 18

Reggie Nelson (S)

I-R Shoulder - 05 / 12 / 18

Arden Key (DE)

Ques Sun Knee - 28 / 11 / 18

Jalen Richard (RB)

Ques Sun Lower Body - 25 / 11 / 18

Jacquies Smith (DE)

I-R Achilles - 25 / 11 / 18

Leon Hall (CB)

I-R Back - 18 / 11 / 18

Injuries

L.A. Chargers

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Brandon Facyson (CB)	Ques Sun	Concussion - 09 / 01 / 19	0-0	0-0	+ -
Facyson has a concussion and it is unknown if he will be cleared in time for the AFC divisional round against the Patriots.
Derek Watt (FB)	Prob Sun	Shoulder - 09 / 01 / 19	0-0	0-0	+ -
Watt is nursing a shoulder injury but is expected to suit up for the AFL divisional round against the Patriots.
Kyle Wilson (LB)	Ques Sun	Concussion - 09 / 01 / 19	0-0	0-0	+ -
Wilson is battling a concussion and it is undetermined if he will be available against the Patriots in the AFC divisional round.
Sean Culkin (TE)	Ques Sun	Back - 05 / 12 / 18	3-2	1-4	+ -
Culkin has been absent from the lineup during the previous three games with a back injury and his status for Sunday's game against the Broncos is unknown.
Brandon Mebane (NT)	Prob Sat	Personal - 24 / 11 / 18	5-2	3-4	+ -
Mebane has sat out the past four games due to a personal matter but is likely to return Saturday against the Ravens.
Austin Ekeler (RB)	Ques Sun	Neck - 21 / 11 / 18	5-2	3-4	+ -
Ekeler has a neck injury and it is uncertain if he will be available Sunday against the Cardinals.
Tyrell Williams (WR)	Ques Sun	Quadricep - 21 / 11 / 18	5-2	3-4	+ -
Williams is nursing an injured quadriceps and it is undetermined if he will take the field against the Cardinals on Sunday.
Keenan Allen (WR)	Prob Sun	Hip - 15 / 11 / 18	5-3	3-5	+ -
Allen is expected to partake in Sunday's matchup against the Broncos despite hip and finger injuries.
Mike Williams (WR)	Prob Sun	Groin - 15 / 11 / 18	5-3	3-5	+ -
Williams is likely to play against the Broncos on Sunday despite a groin injury.
Antonio Gates (TE)	Prob Sun	Knee - 14 / 11 / 18	5-3	3-5	+ -
Gates has a knee injury but is likely to play Sunday against the Broncos.

Oakland

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Montrel Meander (CB)	Out Sun	Quadricep - 28 / 12 / 18	2-0	0-2	+ -
Meander will not play Sunday against the Chiefs due to a quad injury.
Jared Cook (TE)	Ques Sun	Ribs - 26 / 12 / 18	2-0	0-2	+ -
Cook has an unclear status Sunday against the Chiefs due to a rib injury.
Lee Smith (TE)	Ques Sun	Back - 13 / 12 / 18	3-1	1-3	+ -
Smith is bothered by a back injury and it has yet to be determined if he will be on the field against the Bengals on Sunday.
Keith Smith (FB)	Prob Sun	Calf - 12 / 12 / 18	3-1	1-3	+ -
Smith is nursing a calf injury but is expected to be available against the Bengals on Sunday.
Shilique Calhoun (LB)	I-R	Neck - 05 / 12 / 18	5-0	0-5	+ -
Calhoun has been placed on the injured reserve list due to a neck injury.
Reggie Nelson (S)	I-R	Shoulder - 05 / 12 / 18	5-0	0-5	+ -
Nelson has been designated for the injured reserve list due to a shoulder injury.
Arden Key (DE)	Ques Sun	Knee - 28 / 11 / 18	4-2	2-4	+ -
Key is nursing a knee injury and his availability for Sunday's clash against the Chiefs is up in the air.
Jalen Richard (RB)	Ques Sun	Lower Body - 25 / 11 / 18	5-3	4-3	+ -
Richard was lifted from the previous game due to a lower-body injury and it is undetermined if he will partake in Sunday's clash against the Chiefs.
Jacquies Smith (DE)	I-R	Achilles - 25 / 11 / 18	5-3	4-3	+ -
Smith has been placed on the injured reserve list due to a torn Achilles tendon.
Leon Hall (CB)	I-R	Back - 18 / 11 / 18	7-2	5-4-1	+ -
Hall has been placed on the injured reserve with a back injury.

Chargers vs. Raiders Prediction