Chargers playoff picture: Odds, remaining schedule, AFC West division standings

The Chargers defeated the Raiders by the score of 31-14, but did it increase their chances of making the playoffs on Sunday?

Here's a look at how Los Angeles' win over Las Vegas impacts its playoff chances.

Chargers playoff odds

Sitting at 8-4 going after the win, the Chargers have a 62% chance of making the postseason, according to The Athletic's Playoff Simulator. They entered Week 13 with a 64% chance. The Texans' win over the Colts slightly reduced their odds. Los Angeles is in a three-way tie with the Colts and Bills, both 8-4.

Chargers remaining schedule

The Chargers will face the NFL's 3rd-hardest schedule the remainder of the season, per Tankathon. They have four matchups remaining against teams with winning records, as well as the Chiefs.

Below is a look at Los Angeles' remaining opponents:

Week 14: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Week 15: at Kansas City Chiefs

Week 16: at Dallas Cowboys

Week 17: vs. Houston Texans

Week 18: at Denver Broncos

AFC West standings

The Chargers entered Week 12 in second place in the standings. They remain there, and are two games back from first place in the division.

1. Denver Broncos (10-2)

2. Los Angeles Chargers (8-4)

3. Kansas City Chiefs (6-6)

4. Las Vegas Raiders (2-9)

AFC playoff picture

1. Denver Broncos (10-2; AFC West leaders)

2. New England Patriots (10-2; AFC East leaders)

3. Jacksonville Jaguars (8-4; AFC South leaders)

4. Baltimore Ravens (6-6; AFC North leaders)

5. Los Angeles Chargers (8-4; wild card No. 1)

6. Indianapolis Colts (8-4; wild card No. 2)

7. Buffalo Bills (8-4; wild card No. 3)

In the hunt: Houston Texans (7-5), Pittsburgh Steelers (6-6), Kansas City Chiefs (6-6), Miami Dolphins (5-7)

This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Chargers' playoff odds, remaining schedule, division standings