Chiefs vs Raiders Predictions - Early Picks & Odds for Week 18

Key Highlights

• 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Las Vegas is now sitting at 2-14, and the Pete Carroll-Geno Smith experiment has been a nightmare in Year 1. However, I do believe Week 18 represents an opportunity for the Raiders to finally win a game.
• They head into this clash as an early 6.5-point underdog, despite the Kansas City Chiefs currently playing with third-string quarterback Chris Oladokun. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementKC has lost five straight, and I really have zero confidence in them being able to cover this spread.
• Yes, the Raiders are also riding a 10-game losing skid, but their last win did happen to come on home soil. There’s always the possibility this one ends up being close and Vegas still loses, but I do see them covering either way. Early Chiefs vs Raiders total pick: Under 35.5-110 at FanDuelIt’s a rarity to see the total for a game at just 35.5 points, but it makes sense in this game.
• The Chiefs have zero offensive firepower right now without Mahomes leading the ship, while the Raiders have looked pretty hopeless under Geno Smith. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementKC scored just 13 points in Week 17.
• Vegas put up only 10 points in a loss to the Giants.