Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers Picks and Prediction for Sunday September 20 2026

The Las Vegas Raiders visit the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:05 PM ET. Las Vegas enters Week 2 at 1-0 after defeating Miami 27-13, while Los Angeles is 0-1 following a 26-14 home loss to Arizona. The Chargers are currently 7-point favorites, with Las Vegas at +7 and the total sitting at 43.5 points.

Las Vegas Arrives With Momentum

Las Vegas opened its season with a convincing 27-13 victory over Miami. Winning by two touchdowns immediately gives the Raiders confidence entering their first AFC West matchup of the season.

The Raiders also generated five sacks in the opener, demonstrating an ability to disrupt opposing passing games. That becomes particularly valuable against a divisional opponent because pressure can completely change the game if Los Angeles is forced into obvious passing situations.

The biggest attraction from a betting perspective is the spread. Las Vegas won comfortably in Week 1 while Los Angeles lost by 12 at home, yet the Raiders are receiving a full touchdown. Divisional familiarity also creates another reason to expect a competitive game.

Los Angeles Needs to Justify a Large Number

The Chargers couldn't capitalize on home field against Arizona, losing 26-14. They now remain at SoFi Stadium and are being asked to rebound as substantial favorites.

Los Angeles certainly has the offensive talent to improve, but Week 1 raised questions about laying seven points. The Chargers need better execution and must prevent Las Vegas' pass rush from disrupting their rhythm.

This is also an AFC West game, and divisional matchups can become tighter than the raw talent gap might suggest. Los Angeles may ultimately win, but winning by more than a touchdown is a significantly greater requirement.

Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers Picks and Prediction

Pick: Las Vegas Raiders +7

Take the Las Vegas Raiders +7. The Raiders are coming off a 14-point victory and generated five sacks, while the Chargers lost their opener by 12 at home. Los Angeles deserves some respect from the market, but a full touchdown is too much for me in this divisional matchup. Las Vegas has enough defensive pressure and offensive capability to remain within one score and potentially threaten an outright upset.

Pick: Under 43.5

Take the Under 43.5. Las Vegas held Miami to 13 points in Week 1, while Los Angeles scored only 14 against Arizona. The Raiders' ability to create pressure gives them a path toward slowing the Chargers, and neither team's opener suggests we should automatically expect a high-scoring game. A projected score around Los Angeles 23, Las Vegas 20 gives us the Raiders cover and keeps the game below 43.5.

Final Picks: Las Vegas Raiders +7 and Under 43.5