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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Editor
Get early predictions for the upcoming Raiders vs Chargers NFL game.
The Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers will meet in Week 2 of the NFL season at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, September 20, 2026, starting at 4:05 PM ET.
Initial simulations from Dimers' trusted NFL model favor the Chargers as the most likely winner of this AFC West rivalry matchup.
For updates all week long, including best bets, player prop projections and touchdown probabilities, check out our interactive Raiders vs. Chargers predictions page.
Las Vegas vs. LA Chargers early predictions
Leveraging trusted machine learning and analysis, we have simulated the Raiders vs. Chargers game 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage. Here are the latest insights:
- Straight up win probabilities: Raiders 27.7%, Chargers 72.3%
- Predicted final score: Raiders 18-25 Chargers
- Spread: Raiders (+6.5) 46.8%, Chargers (-6.5) 53.2%
- Total points (44.5): Over 48.1%, Under 51.9%
As of September 14, 2026, these Raiders-Chargers numbers and predictions reflect the latest data and insights available.
Raiders vs. Chargers Week 2 details
Sunday's matchup between the Chargers and Raiders at SoFi Stadium is scheduled for September 20, 2026.
- Who: Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers
- Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Time: 4:05 PM ET/1:05PM PT
- Venue: SoFi Stadium
Raiders vs. Chargers opening odds
We've researched the best betting odds across America for this Week 2 game, which are listed here:
- Spread: Raiders +6.5 (+115), Chargers -6.5 (-121)
- Moneyline: Raiders +285, Chargers -290
- Total: Over/Under 44.5 (-106/-110)
Odds may continue to move—track live changes via our NFL odds page.
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Conclusion
We predict the Chargers, with a 72.3% win probability, will likely beat the Raiders in Week 2 of the NFL season. Dimers.com will provide full game coverage closer to kickoff, so stay tuned for updates.
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Ryan Leaver specializes in sports betting analysis across the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. Drawing on advanced statistical models, simulations, and historical data, he produces game previews, betting picks, player prop analysis, and futures coverage to help bettors make more informed decisions.
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