Chargers vs Raiders Picks, Odds & Preview – LA Climbs to Slim Road Chalk in Key Divisional Clash
- Los Angeles Chargers have climbed to slim 1-point favorites in crucial road date with Oakland Raiders
- Chargers are coming off a stunning 25-11 upset of the Green Bay Packers in Week 9
- Raiders have posted outright wins in two of three games while pegged as home underdogs this season
The Los Angeles Chargers will be looking to build off an impressive 25-11 upset victory over the Green Bay Packers when they travel to Oakland to battle the Raiders on Thursday Night Football as slender 1-point road favorites.
NFL Week 10- Chargers vs Raiders Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | -1 (-114) | -125 | Ov 49 (-109) |
| Oakland Raiders | +1 (-104) | +105 | Un 49 (-109) |
Odds taken Nov. 6
Chargers Keep Playoff Hopes Alive with Win Over Packers
With last week’s victory over Green Bay as a 4-point home underdog, Los Angeles has now recorded consecutive straight up wins for the first time this season, keeping the team’s playoff hopes alive going into Thursday night’s Chargers vs Raiders matchup at RingCentral Coliseum.
AFC West Standings with next 3 games
Chiefs (6-3): at TEN, at LAC, BYE
Raiders (4-4): vs LAC, vs CIN , at NYJ
Chargers (4-5): at OAK, vs KC, BYE
Broncos (3-6): BYE, at MIN, at BUF
— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) November 4, 2019
Sporting a 4-5 SU record, the Chargers sit just a half-game back of the second-place Raiders in the AFC West standings, and just 1.5 games back of Indianapolis in the hunt for the second AFC wild card. And while Los Angeles has produced a middling 2-2 SU record on the road this season, it has impressed in recent road dates with divisional rivals, going 4-1 SU and ATS in its past five. That run includes a pair of SU and ATS victories in Oakland, with the Chargers holding the Raiders to just 22 total points in those contests.
Even with a losing record, the Chargers have managed to limit opponents to 20 or fewer points in five of their nine outings, and have surrendered just 18.7 points per game this season.
Those stingy results extend a trend that has continued all season. Even with a losing record, the Chargers have managed to limit opponents to 20 or fewer points in five of their nine outings, and have surrendered just 18.7 points per game this season, good for eighth overall in the NFL.
Rivers Shines on Shaky Offense
The Chargers have struggled to maintain momentum on offense this season, scoring an average of just 20.3 points per game this season. Slow starts have been a problem for Los Angeles, which has scored first just once in its past five contests and taken a half-time lead into the locker room on just two occasions during that stretch. Despite those offensive struggles, quarterback Philip Rivers continues to rack up impressive numbers and arrives in Oakland with a league-best 2,609 passing yards.
What the #Chargers are saying about defending #Raiders star rookie RB Josh Jacobs, plus how Philip Rivers compares to some HOF QB’s playing in Oakland. ICYMI from @gmfb 👇🏼 pic.twitter.com/hqaC0jfPND
— Omar Ruiz (@OmarDRuiz) November 6, 2019
Rivers has also compiled a steady track record of success in previous visits to Oakland. The 37-year-old has led the Chargers to victory in nine of 13 career road dates with the Raiders, while tossing 24 total touchdown passes during that stretch, including seven total scoring passes over his past three visits to the Coliseum.
Jacobs Providing Raiders with Spark
The Raiders return to action on Thursday looking to build on last weekend’s 31-24 win over the visiting Detroit Lions as 2.5-point home chalk. The victory snapped a two-game SU slide, and also marked the Raiders third SU win in four home contests this season. Oakland has also been a steady producer at the sportsbooks, covering the spread in four of five outings including outright wins over Denver and Chicago as home underdogs. However, the team failed to maintain the edge at the sportsbooks after opening as narrow favorites in Thursday’s matchup.
.@iAM_JoshJacobs was looking pretty comfortable yesterday 👀
🚨 28 Rushes
🚨 120 Rushing Yards
🚨 2 Touchdowns@Raiders | #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/Q7uwuvqWVg— NFL (@NFL) November 4, 2019
Rookie running back Josh Jacobs has played a pivotal role in the Raiders’ recent success. The 21-year-old out of Alabama has scampered for over 120 yards in three of Oakland’s past four outings, and has spurred the team to victory with two-touchdown performances in three of the Raiders’ four wins this season. Jacobs has been justly rewarded at the sportsbooks, where he is now perched as the favorite to claim NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors, sporting average odds of +120.
Can Raiders Maintain Momentum?
However, it remains to be seen whether the Raiders can maintain that momentum in Thursday’s contest. Oakland is winless ATS in its past five after covering in consecutive outings. The Raiders are also a dismal 2-8 SU in their past 10 home dates with divisional rivals, and suffered a 34-3 beating at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers in their last appearance on Thursday Night Football with just three days rest, in November of last year.
Picks: Chargers -1 (-114), Under 49 (-109)
Daniel has been writing about sports and sports betting for over 23 years. The seasoned pro has contributed to the likes of Sports Illustrated, Sportsnet, NESN, Bleacher Report, OddsShark, the Globe and Mail, and The Nation magazine.
