Match context Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders 
Chargers electric? The second act of this AFC West clash pitches two opposite trajectories. Las Vegas has been sinking week after week, can’t get past 15 points and is now without Chip Kelly, fired after yet another miserable outing. Geno Smith is under constant pressure, the O-line opens no holes, and even Brock Bowers — who’s been the offensive leader despite absences — can’t hide a roster running on fumes.
Opposite them, the Chargers come back from a bye and should have at least a bit of clarity. Sure, the offense is battered by injuries, notably Joe Alt’s, but Justin Herbert keeps a respectable level amid the mess. More importantly, Jim Harbaugh’s defense keeps the place standing: physical, disciplined, and more than capable of dominating a Raiders offense that struggles to top 270 yards.
Key factors Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders 
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For Vegas, it starts (and ends) in the trenches. Smith’s already been dropped 41 times, Jeanty has no lanes on the ground, and nothing suggests things will be easier against a stout front seven. No run, no protection — no margin for error.
The Chargers only need to play their usual defensive script: constant pressure, clean coverage, and force Geno to hand the ball to the wrong jerseys. Offensively, L.A. won’t have to overdo it: Herbert, Allen and McConkey should be enough to set a tempo the Raiders simply can’t match.
Free Pick Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders
Result : Los Angeles Chargers -9,5
We can’t see Vegas lasting more than a quarter. L.A. controls, suffocates, and does just enough to avoid a sticky game. Momentum, coaching and defensive quality tilt heavily in the Chargers’ favour.
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