NFL Week 18 odds: Chiefs vs. Raiders spread, line, over/under
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Jan. 1, 2026, 10:55 p.m. ET

The Kansas City Chiefs (6-10) take a five-game losing streak into a matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders (2-14), losers of 10 straight, on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Allegiant Stadium. Kansas City is a 5.5-point favorite in the game.
Chiefs vs. Raiders game infoGame day: Sunday, January 4, 2026Game time: 4:25 p.m. ETTV channel: CBSLocation: Paradise, NevadaStadium: Allegiant StadiumLive stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)Live stream: Watch this game on Paramount+ (Regional restrictions may apply)Watch Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders on Fubo! (Regional restrictions may apply)Chiefs vs. Raiders odds & betting linesSpread favorite: Kansas City (-5.5)Moneyline: Kansas City (-276), Las Vegas (+223)Total: 36.5 pointsNeed a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!
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Chiefs vs. Raiders recent matchupsIn the last five meetings between the Chiefs and Raiders, Kansas City has gone 4-1.The Raiders are 3-2 against the spread in those games against the Chiefs, while the two teams have gone over the point total on two occasions.Kansas City outscored Las Vegas 122-74 in those five head-to-head matchups.Chiefs vs. Raiders betting insightsKansas City is 6-10-0 against the spread in 16 opportunities this season. The Chiefs have been the moneyline favorite 13 times this season, and they are 5-8 in those games. Las Vegas has six wins against the spread through 16 opportunities so far this season (6-10-0). The Raiders’ record in games they’ve played as the underdog this year is 1-12.Chiefs scoring insightsThe Chiefs’ scoring average at home, 22.4 points per game, is higher than their average on the road, 21.1.Defensively, Kansas City is allowing 15.6 points per game at home, better than its 24.9 average on the road.The Chiefs have scored 19.4 points per game in the division, not as good as their mark outside the division of 23.0.Kansas City has allowed 17.0 points per game in the division, which is better than its average outside the division of 20.8.The Chiefs have been a bottom-five offensive unit over their last three games, registering 11.7 points per game in that stretch (second-worst). They’ve been more successful on the other side of the ball, ceding 20.7 points per contest (13th-ranked).Raiders scoring insightsAt home, the Raiders score 16.9 points per game, higher than their 11.5 average on the road.Defensively, Las Vegas’ average at home, 25.0 points conceded, is lower than its average away, 27.5.Offensively, the Raiders are putting up 9.4 points per game in divisional matchups, which is lower than their 16.4 average versus the rest of the league.Las Vegas averages fewer points conceded in division games (23.2) than against the rest of the league (27.6).The Raiders are worst in the NFL in points scored for the past three games (10.3 per game) and 23rd in points allowed (29.3).Chiefs injury reportChiefs: Derrick Nnadi: Full Participation in Practice (Illness), James Winchester: Did Not Participate In Practice (Illness), Kristian Fulton: Full Participation in Practice (Knee), Jake Briningstool: Full Participation in Practice (Hamstring), Jaylon Moore: Limited Participation in Practice (Knee), Isiah Pacheco: Limited Participation in Practice (Nir – Rest), George Karlaftis III: Limited Participation in Practice (Nir – Rest), Xavier Worthy: Did Not Participate In Practice (Illness), Trey Smith: Did Not Participate In Practice (Ankle), Kareem Hunt: Did Not Participate In Practice (Illness)Raiders injury reportRaiders: Tyler Lockett: Full Participation in Practice (Shoulder), Geno Smith: Did Not Participate In Practice (Ankle), Dylan Parham: Did Not Participate In Practice (Illness), Raheem Mostert: Did Not Participate In Practice (Knee), Adam Butler: Did Not Participate In Practice (Biceps), Jack Bech: Full Participation in Practice (Back)Watch Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders on Fubo! (Regional restrictions may apply)
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