The Los Angeles Chargers are 3-point favorites over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1 of the 2024 regular season. The over/under is 40.5 points, per BetMGM Sportsbook.
That means oddsmakers are taking bets on whether the two teams will combine to score more than or fewer than 40.5 points.
My score prediction for the game is a 21-17 win for the Bolts, with a combined total of 38 points. So, if I were putting money based on my prediction, I’d bet the under.
As for game picks, analysts are leaning toward Jim Harbaugh picking up his first win as Chargers head coach in this one.
| Expert | Pick |
| Nate Davis (USA Today) | Chargers |
| Jarrett Bell (USA Today) | Raiders |
| Mike Clay (ESPN) | Chargers |
| Matt Bowen (ESPN) | Chargers |
| Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) | Chargers |
| Bill Bender (Sporting News) | Chargers |
| NFL.com Staff | Chargers (5-0) |
| Bleacher Report | Raiders |
Sunday’s game will begin at 1:05 p.m. PT and will be televised on CBS.