{"id":313681,"date":"2025-11-29T04:37:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T04:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/313681\/"},"modified":"2025-11-29T04:37:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T04:37:04","slug":"nfl-picks-predictions-week-13-los-angeles-chargers-vs-las-vegas-raiders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/313681\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Picks, Predictions Week 13: Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Los Angeles Chargers<\/a> will return from their bye to host the Las Vegas Raiders<\/a> on Sunday. The Chargers beat the Raiders 20-9 back in Week 2 and will be looking for a season sweep.\u00a0<\/p>\n

At 7-4, the Chargers currently hold a Wild Card spot in a very competitive AFC race, but the team still holds hope that it can catch the Denver Broncos<\/a> in the division race. Defeating a poor Raiders team that sits at 2-9 on the season is a must.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pete Carroll would love to hand his long-time rival Jim Harbaugh a tough defeat that hurts his team’s playoff chances, so the Chargers can’t overlook their opponent with a massive game against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> looming in Week 14.\u00a0<\/p>\n

How do the experts see this one going?<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders Week 13 expert picks<\/p>\n

Vinnie Iyer, The Sporting News:<\/a> Chargers 30, Raiders 17<\/p>\n

“Jim Harbaugh should have his team refocused after that Jaguars<\/a>‘ road debacle before the bye. The Raiders’ defense is falling apart and the offense just made a coordinator change from Chip Kelly. The explosiveness of the Chargers’ weapons around Justin Herbert come through more with a needed big rushing effort at home.”<\/p>\n

Bill Bender, The Sporting News:<\/a> Chargers 24, Raiders 14<\/p>\n

“Will the Raiders get a spark after\u00a0firing offensive coordinator Chip Kelly<\/a>? Las Vegas has averaged just 9.3 points per game in four straight road losses, and the Chargers are coming off a bye week after a 35-6 loss at Jacksonville. Los Angeles averages 23.8 points per game at home.”<\/p>\n

Pete Prisco, CBS Sports:<\/a> Chargers 24, Raiders 10<\/p>\n

“The Chargers are coming off a bye, while the Raiders are coming off a horrible showing in a loss to the Browns<\/a>. That offensive showing led to the firing of coordinator Chip Kelly. It won’t matter. The offense is lifeless because the line is awful. The Chargers don’t have a great line either, but give me\u00a0Justin Herbert\u00a0over\u00a0Geno Smith. Chargers take it.”<\/p>\n

Jeremy Cluff, Arizona Republic:<\/a> Chargers 24, Raiders 16<\/p>\n

“The Raiders fired offensive coordinator Chip Kelly after their fifth straight loss, but Las Vegas’ issues run a lot deeper. Jim Harbaugh will top Pete Carroll in this matchup of former Pac-12 coaching rivals.”<\/p>\n

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