Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/4

NFL Game preview

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to play the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season. The game will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, a dome that shelters the teams from the weather outside. The game is scheduled for Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 4:25 PM and will be broadcast on CBS.

The Chiefs enter the game with a 6-10 record, struggling particularly on the road with only one win. The Raiders have had a challenging season as well, holding a 2-14 record. Both teams are in the AFC West division, and this game marks their final matchup of the regular season. The Chiefs are favored in the game with a spread of -5.5 points.

Kansas City Chiefs Team Preview

The Kansas City Chiefs have had a rough stretch in recent games. They lost their last five games, including a 20-13 loss against the Denver Broncos. The Chiefs struggled with their passing game in that matchup, recording only 57 passing yards.

Patrick Mahomes is out for the season, which has impacted their offense. Chris Oladokun stepped in as quarterback but has only 177 passing yards in two games. The team has also faced challenges with their running game, as seen in the recent loss to the Tennessee Titans, where they gained just 51 rushing yards.

Defensively, the Chiefs have shown some strength, ranking 4th in opponent score last season. Nick Bolton is a key player on defense, with consistent tackling and the ability to intercept passes. However, the team’s injury list is lengthy, with several players on the injured reserve, which could affect their performance moving forward.

Chiefs vs Raiders Game Day Info

  • Sport: NFL
  • Teams: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders
  • Venue: Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV USA
  • Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Chiefs Moneyline -261, Raiders Moneyline +213, Chiefs Spread -5.5 (-111), Raiders Spread +5.5 (-110), Total Over 36.5 (-110), Total Under 36.5 (-110)

Las Vegas Raiders Team Preview

The Las Vegas Raiders are playing at home in Allegiant Stadium. In their last home game, they lost to the New York Giants, 34-10. They struggled with only 168 passing yards and 63 rushing yards in that game.

Geno Smith is the top quarterback for the Raiders. He has played 15 games with 3,025 passing yards and 19 touchdowns. Smith is currently listed as questionable with a knee injury for the upcoming game.

Ashton Jeanty is the leading running back for the Raiders. He has 888 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns this season. Jeanty also contributes with 52 receptions and 339 receiving yards.

BTB Betting Pick

The Chiefs are favored by 5.5 points against the Raiders. With the Chiefs’ defense ranked 4th in opponent score and the Raiders struggling offensively at 27th, the Chiefs are likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Chiefs 27, Raiders 17.

The total for the game is set at 36.5 points. The Chiefs’ strong defense and the Raiders’ lower-ranked offense suggest a lower-scoring game. The projected total score is 44, so consider betting the over.