Week 2 · NFL

Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers prediction

The TailgateNinjas model gives Los Angeles Chargers a 74% chance to beat Las Vegas Raiders in this NFL matchup. Updated August 4, 2026.

#29 AFC West

Las Vegas Raiders

3% to make the playoffs

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#11 AFC West

Los Angeles Chargers

67% to make the playoffs

The model's read

SpreadLos Angeles Chargers −8.5Vegas
Projected scoreLas Vegas Raiders 18 — Los Angeles Chargers 26

Los Angeles Chargers is the pick by 8.5, but it's live — 74% on the model.

Chaos meter53 · LIVE
53/ 100
CalmMayhem

Las Vegas Raiders

26%

to win

Los Angeles Chargers

74%

to win

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Tale of the tape

2025 efficiency · ranks
Las Vegas Raiders
vs
Los Angeles Chargers
#32Offense · EPA/play#25
#21Defense · EPA/play#7
#30Success rate#19

National ranks from last season (1 = best). The 2026 outlook builds on this.

Series history

54 meetings since 1999

Los Angeles Chargers leads 33–21

Last met 2025 · Los Angeles Chargers 31–14 Las Vegas Raiders— Los Angeles Chargers won

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