LA Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders best prop bets for Monday Night Football

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) drops back to pass against the New England Patriots in the first half at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

The LA Chargers (1-0) and the Las Vegas Raiders (1-0) meet in the second game of a Monday Night Football doubleheader at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kickoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's Chargers vs. Raiders odds and tab the 5 best prop bets to win among SportsbookWire's expert NFL picks and predictions for Week 2.

The Chargers opened their season in Brazil with a huge statement win, knocking off the Kansas City Chiefs 27-21 as 3-point underdogs as the Over (46.5) cashed. QB Justin Herbert looked sharp, completing 25-of-34 passes for 318 yards and 3 touchdowns. He connected with WR Quentin Johnston 5 times for 79 yards and 2 scores, while veteran WR Keenan Allen added 68 yards and a TD.

The Raiders opened their season with a road win, knocking off the New England Patriots 20-13 as 2.5-point underdogs, with the Under (44.5) cashing. New QB Geno Smith looked poised in his debut, completing 24-of-34 passes for 362 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. Rookie RB Ashton Jeanty didn’t find much room, averaging just 2 yards per carry, but did score. Star TE Brock Bowers anchored the passing game with 103 receiving yards.

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Chargers at Raiders prop bets

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Raiders TE Brock Bowers OVER 62.5 RECEIVING YARDS (-115)

Bowers looked every bit like that guy in Week 1, putting up 5 catches for 103 yards against New England. 3 of those were big plays of 23+ yards, and honestly, he just moves like a wide receiver after the catch. Smith clearly trusts him too — he saw 8 targets right out of the gate.

I don’t see the Chargers slowing him down. Last season, with worse QB play, Bowers still averaged 54 yards a game against this defense. And just last week they completely lost Travis Kelce on a 37-yard touchdown, so yeah, they can get exposed by tight ends.

To me, Bowers is the top weapon in this passing attack, not just “a tight end.” With Geno feeding him, this yardage prop feels way too low. I’m confident he clears it again on Sunday.

Chargers QB Justin Herbert OVER 14.5 RUSHING YARDS (-135)

When I look at Herbert lately, it’s pretty clear he’s not afraid to take off if the pocket collapses. In 3 of his last 4 regular season games he’s cleared this rushing mark, including a 7-carry, 32-yard outing and even 42 yards against the Raiders in the finale.

And honestly, this matchup sets up well for him again. The Raiders gave up QB rushing yards in 4 of their last 5 regular season games and averaged 16.6 yards allowed to the position last year. With DE Maxx Crosby and that pass rush breathing down his neck, Herbert’s going to have to scramble a few times. Based on what I’ve seen recently, I feel good about him going over this number.

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Chargers RB Omarion Hampton OVER 53.5 RUSHING YARDS (-130)

Hampton looks like a perfect fit in Jim Harbaugh’s system, and Week 1 gave us a glimpse of why. He’s a physical, downhill runner with vision and patience to find small creases, and once he hits them, defenders struggle to bring him down. Hampton carried it 15 times for 48 yards against the Chiefs in the opener. The yards per carry weren’t flashy, but what matters is the workload—he got the majority of the touches and showed he’s built for it.

His size, balance, and burst make him especially effective in short-yardage and red-zone situations, and his stamina means he can handle a heavy dose of carries as the season progresses. That usage should only increase as he gets more comfortable in this offense. With Las Vegas allowing 96.6 yards per game last season, this number feels very reasonable for a back being leaned on as heavily as Hampton.

Raiders QB Geno Smith OVER 242.5 PASSING YARDS (-115)

Geno looked exactly like the guy the Raiders were hoping for in Week 1, slinging it for 362 yards and setting a franchise debut record. I don’t think he’s touching 350+ again against the Chargers, but I feel good about him clearing 250.

Even with 4 sacks, he never panicked, kept his composure, and avoided the big mistake. What helps is the weapons around him—Bowers is already his go-to, WR Jakobi Meyers is steady, and the first round rookie RB gives him balance. Mahomes just threw for 258 yards on this same Chargers defense in Week 1, so the opportunities are there.

What I like most is Geno’s confidence. He’s not afraid to throw into tighter windows and actually trusts his guys to make plays. That’s a big shift from what we’ve seen in the past. With the way this offense is built, I’m betting on him going over 250 yards.

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey OVER 5.5 RECEPTIONS (-135)

McConkey looked solid again in Week 1, pulling down 6 catches for 74 yards. Last year he already proved himself as “the guy,” posting 82 grabs for 1,149 yards and 7 TDs, and carrying a 24–25% target share as a rookie. That’s not a fluke — he runs sharp routes, gets open, and his QB trusts him.

Now he gets the Raiders, and I love this spot. Their defense gave up 11.5 receptions and 142 yards per game to wide receivers last year, and just got torched in Week 1 by Kayshon Boutte and Stefon Diggs (12 catches, 160 yards combined).

With McConkey’s role locked in and this soft matchup, I don’t think this prop should be anywhere near this low. I’m backing him to smash it again in Week 2.

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