Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season features the Kansas City Chiefs traveling to Las Vegas to face the Raiders. Predictions from Arrowhead Pride staffers and readers favor the Chiefs to win, with aggregate forecasts around 20-11. Experts suggest the Chiefs, despite a disappointing season and Patrick Mahomes' injury, are likely to secure a victory with scores predicted between 17-24 points, while the Raiders are expected to score around 6-15 points. The game is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 4, 2026, and will be broadcast on CBS, streaming on NFL+ and Paramount+. The Raiders, with a 2-14 record, are expected to be motivated to lose to secure the top draft pick, while the Chiefs aim to end their season on a positive note, potentially with some key players resting or evaluating younger talent. Betting odds favor the Chiefs by 4.5 points, with the over/under set at 36.5. The game holds little postseason significance for either team, but it marks the conclusion of their seasons amid ongoing NFL playoff scenarios and team evaluations.