The Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders wrap up Week 2 on Monday Night Football.
The pregame narrative: Jim Harbaugh and Pete Carroll have a storied coaching rivalry, and now both find themselves in the AFC West. Although it’s early, the winning team will sit in first place in the division. Which squad is worth backing in prime time?
Check out my Chargers vs. Raiders same-game parlay predictions for Week 2 below, featuring Geno Smith.
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Chargers vs. Raiders SGP predictions
SGP: Raiders +3.5 | Over 46.5 points | Smith over 245.5 passing yards (+360)
Raiders +3.5 (-115): The Chargers swept the season series against the Raiders last year for the first time since 2018.
I expect Las Vegas to punch back at home on Monday Night Football.
The Raiders looked strong on the road against the New England Patriots in Week 1. Drake Maye was one of the most hyped players of the offseason, and Las Vegas held him in check.
Maye threw the ball 46 times for 287 yards (6.2 yards per attempt) with one touchdown and an interception. The defence also held the rushing attack to a puny 3.3 yards per carry.
The Chargers looked great in Week 1, too, knocking off the Kansas City Chiefs. While they were largely able to keep Patrick Mahomes in check, I’m skeptical they’ll be able to do the same with Smith (more on that later).
Monday Night Football SGP picks
Over 46.5 points (-109): This game could turn into a shootout.
Justin Herbert showed he’s ready to enter the MVP conversation in Week 1. He threw for 318 yards and three touchdowns while adding 32 yards on the ground.
Los Angeles’ wide receiver room looks as dangerous as it's been during the Herbert era. Ladd McConkey is a proven stud, Keenan Allen looked at home in his return, and Quentin Johnston showcased the skills that made him a first-round pick.
Las Vegas, meanwhile, finished sixth among all teams in total yards in Week 1 (389.0). The Raiders can move the ball and should have success doing so against the Chargers.
Smith over 245.5 passing yards (-114): Here’s the pick that ties everything together.
Smith joining the Raiders was the most underrated QB move of the offseason.
Don’t believe me? Check out these numbers:
| Setting | Games | PYDS/G | TD/G | INT/G | Y/A |
| Outdoors | 79 | 197.5 | .95 | .85 | 7.06 |
| Dome | 10 | 263.2 | 2.1 | .30 | 8.46 |
The numbers are staggering.
And after years of playing outdoors in Seattle, Smith now gets to play half his games indoors at Allegiant Stadium.
Additionally, he looked very comfortable with his new receiver crew against the Patriots. Smith demonstrated a real connection with Brock Bowers and Jakobi Meyers, getting both to 90-plus receiving yards in a game where he threw for 362 yards.
The Chargers allowed Mahomes to throw for 258 yards in Week 1. Expect L.A. to give up another lofty passing total in Week 2.
Chargers vs. Raiders predictions made at 1:49 p.m. on 09/14/2025.
