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American Football NFL SoFi Stadium Sat 27 Dec 16:30
Los Angeles Chargers
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NFL Betting Preview: Texans vs Chargers

The Houston Texans face the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 16:30 on Saturday, December 27.

Back Chargers on the Moneyline

We’re heading to the Moneyline and our betting prediction is for the Chargers to win. They have a strong chance of beating the Texans and the -127 makes plenty of appeal.

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32-12 Texans Triumph in Previous Head-to-Head

Houston Texans claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 23-21 triumph against Las Vegas Raiders at NRG Stadium made it seven straight wins. The Texans recorded 270 yards, breaking down to 187 passing and 83 rushing yards. The offense managed 16 first downs and found the end zone on two occasions.

Los Angeles Chargers have triumphed in their last four games. The latest of these was on the road where Dallas Cowboys were beaten 34-17 at AT&T Stadium. The Chargers put up 452 total yards, made up of 300 through the air and 152 on the ground. They generated 24 first downs to go with 4 trips to the end zone.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Texans beat the Chargers when the teams last met. It was a 32-12 scoreline at NRG Stadium. The Texans have triumphed in three of the previous 4 clashes between these teams.

Quarterbacks

Texans vs Chargers Prediction & Picks

Get ready for Texans vs Chargers with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.

Game Prediction

The pick for this NFL battle is to back the home team at -127. We think that the Texans are vulnerable, so this is the best angle of attack with our bet.

Our NFL picks are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.

Key Texans vs Chargers stats:

  • Chargers have won 4 consecutive games.
  • Chargers have won 8 of their last 10 games.
  • Chargers have won 6 of their last 8 games at home this season.

Chargers Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps make it a 55.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Those looking for a bigger price about a victory for the Chargers can check out the Result & Total lines. You can combine this moneyline pick with an Over / Under prediction for more juice.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Justin Herbert Over 211.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

You can back Justin Herbert (Chargers) at -114 to record more than 211.5 passing yards. We’re confident in taking him to cover the QB Passing Yards line and bettors can back this pick with conviction.

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C.J. Stroud Over 12.5 Rushing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

C.J. Stroud (Chargers) can be backed at -114 to surpass 12.5 rushing yards. The line for him on the Overs is highly appealing, with Player Rushing Yards bettors able to get plenty of juice.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Chargers
Totals Over 39.5
Passing Yards Justin Herbert Over 211.5

Our same game parlay pick includes Chargers on the moneyline, Over 39.5 and Justin Herbert (Chargers) to go Over 211.5 passing yards.

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Correct Score Prediction

Texans Texans logo 21 - 27 Chargers logo Chargers

Should you want a bet that can land a monster return, then look no further than the correct score lines. Back the Chargers to win 27-21 and leverage a huge payout if this happens.

Texans vs Chargers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Close Contest Likely According to the Books

The betting odds about Los Angeles Chargers winning is -127, with Houston Texans priced up at +108 to achieve victory. According to the sportsbooks, the probability of the road team winning this game is 48%.

1.5 is the spread and 39.5 is the total points line. The Totals offers NFL fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you fancy Under 39.5, then the odds are -105.

Take a well-rounded approach when placing your bets. The top NFL betting sites are packed with team props and game lines, so focus on finding the selection that reflects your read on the matchup.

Woody Marks Favorite to Be First TD Scorer

Woody Marks is favorite to be First Touchdown Scorer at +700. If you want to back him to score the last TD, you can get similar odds.

Touchdown

Woody Marks (Texans)
First TD
+700
Anytime TD
+150
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Nico Collins (Texans)
First TD
+700
Anytime TD
+160
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Omarion Hampton (Chargers)
First TD
+700
Anytime TD
+135
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Ladd McConkey (Chargers)
First TD
+1000
Anytime TD
+240
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Receiving Yards

Nico Collins (Texans)
Over 63.5
-114
Under 63.5
-114
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Dalton Schultz (Texans)
Over 44.5
-114
Under 44.5
-114
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Ladd McConkey (Chargers)
Over 40.5
-114
Under 40.5
-114
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Quentin Johnston (Chargers)
Over 34.5
-114
Under 34.5
-114
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Rushing Yards

Omarion Hampton (Chargers)
Over 61.5
-114
Under 61.5
-114
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Justin Herbert (Chargers)
Over 23.5
-114
Under 23.5
-114
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Passing Yards

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Can Chargers Make It Another Home Victory?

The Chargers have put together four wins in a row at SoFi Stadium. They are 7-3 in their last 10 home games, averaging 25.00 points scored and 22.60 points allowed.

The Texans have reeled off three consecutive victories on the road. They have gone 5-5 across their last 10 road games, posting 19.40 points per contest while yielding 17.10.

The Texans earned a 27-20 win over the Chargers the last time they played at SoFi Stadium.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O39.5 U39.5
Chargers logo Chargers Home Stats 7-3 47.60 25.00 22.60 8 2
Texans logo Texans Away Stats 5-5 36.50 19.40 17.10 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O39.5 = Games Over 39.5 Points
  • U39.5 = Games Under 39.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Los Angeles Chargers logo Los Angeles Chargers Stats
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Game Stats
Last 10 Games
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Last 10 Games
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Team News

Houston Texans Injuries

Type
Name
Info
Trent Brown
Knee
Ajani Carter
Hamstring
Ronald Darby
Undisclosed
Tank Dell
Knee - ACL + MCL
Mario Edwards
Pectoral
Aireontae Ersery
Thumb
Folorunso Fatukasi
Shoulder
Kyonte Hamilton
Ankle
Jake Hansen
Chest
Jamal Hill
Wrist
Kurt Hinish
Undisclosed
Brevin Jordan
Knee
Joe Mixon
Foot
Jaylen Reed
Forearm
Tim Settle
Foot
Jaylin Smith
Undisclosed
M.J. Stewart
Quadriceps
Darrell Taylor
Ankle
Jimmie Ward
Foot
Justin Watson
Calf

Los Angeles Chargers Injuries

Type
Name
Info
Joe Alt
Ankle
Mekhi Becton
Knee
Junior Colson
Shoulder
Derius Davis
Ankle
Tucker Fisk
Ankle
Josh Fuga
Undisclosed
Najee Harris
Achilles
Rick Lovato
Undisclosed
RJ Mickens
Shoulder
Jordan Oladokun
Undisclosed
Denzel Perryman
Suspension
Eric Rogers
Undisclosed
Jamaree Salyer
Hamstring
Rashawn Slater
Kneecap
Benjamin St-Juste
Shoulder
Teair Tart
Groin
Kimani Vidal
Neck
Savion Washington
Undisclosed
Mike Williams
Undisclosed

Previous Houston Texans Lineups

21 Dec NFL
Raiders 21-23 Texans
14 Dec NFL
Cardinals 20-40 Texans
07 Dec NFL
Texans 20-10 Chiefs
30 Nov NFL
Texans 20-16 Colts
20 Nov NFL
Bills 19-23 Texans

Previous Los Angeles Chargers Lineups

21 Dec NFL
Chargers 34-17 Cowboys
14 Dec NFL
Chargers 16-13 Chiefs
08 Dec NFL
Eagles 19-22 Chargers
30 Nov NFL
Raiders 14-31 Chargers
16 Nov NFL
Chargers 6-35 Jaguars
NFL Standings Select Season
AFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Patriots 12 3 0 0.800 410 300 110 5-3-0 7-0-0 3-1-0 7-3-0 4-1-0 1W
Bills 11 4 0 0.733 434 344 90 6-1-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 8-3-0 4-1-0 4W
Dolphins 6 9 0 0.400 317 369 -52 4-4-0 2-5-0 3-2-0 3-8-0 3-2-0 2L
Jets 3 12 0 0.200 282 426 -144 2-6-0 1-6-0 0-4-0 2-8-0 1-4-0 3L
AFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Steelers 9 6 0 0.600 365 350 15 5-3-0 4-3-0 3-1-0 7-3-0 3-2-0 3W
Ravens 7 8 0 0.467 359 348 11 3-6-0 4-2-0 3-2-0 5-6-0 2-3-0 1L
Bengals 5 10 0 0.333 359 458 -99 2-5-0 3-5-0 3-2-0 5-6-0 2-3-0 1W
Browns 3 12 0 0.200 246 355 -109 2-6-0 1-6-0 0-4-0 2-8-0 1-4-0 4L
AFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Jaguars 11 4 0 0.733 410 312 98 6-2-0 5-2-0 3-1-0 8-2-0 5-0-0 6W
Texans 10 5 0 0.667 346 249 97 6-2-0 4-3-0 4-1-0 8-2-0 5-0-0 7W
Colts 8 7 0 0.533 419 351 68 6-2-0 2-5-0 2-2-0 6-4-0 0-5-0 5L
Titans 3 12 0 0.200 251 403 -152 1-7-0 2-5-0 0-5-0 2-9-0 2-3-0 1W
AFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Broncos 13 3 0 0.813 382 308 74 7-1-0 6-2-0 4-1-0 8-3-0 4-1-0 1W
Chargers 11 4 0 0.733 349 301 48 6-2-0 5-2-0 5-0-0 8-2-0 4-1-0 4W
Chiefs 6 10 0 0.375 350 314 36 5-4-0 1-6-0 1-4-0 3-8-0 0-5-0 5L
Raiders 2 13 0 0.133 217 386 -169 1-6-0 1-7-0 0-5-0 2-9-0 0-5-0 9L
NFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Eagles 10 5 0 0.667 349 289 60 5-2-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 8-3-0 2-3-0 2W
Cowboys 7 8 1 0.438 454 477 -23 4-3-1 3-5-0 4-1-0 4-6-1 2-3-0 1W
Commanders 4 12 0 0.250 332 434 -102 2-6-0 2-6-0 2-3-0 2-9-0 1-4-0 2L
Giants 2 13 0 0.133 313 412 -99 2-5-0 0-8-0 1-4-0 1-10-0 0-5-0 9L
NFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Bears 11 4 0 0.733 387 354 33 6-1-0 5-3-0 2-3-0 7-3-0 4-1-0 2W
Packers 9 5 1 0.600 364 303 61 5-2-0 4-3-1 4-1-0 7-3-1 3-2-0 2L
Lions 8 8 0 0.500 462 397 65 5-3-0 3-5-0 1-4-0 5-6-0 1-4-0 3L
Vikings 8 8 0 0.500 328 330 -2 3-4-0 5-4-0 3-2-0 6-5-0 4-1-0 4W
NFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Panthers 8 7 0 0.533 287 337 -50 5-2-0 3-5-0 3-2-0 6-4-0 3-2-0 1W
Buccaneers 7 8 0 0.467 347 377 -30 3-4-0 4-4-0 2-3-0 5-6-0 1-4-0 3L
Falcons 6 9 0 0.400 307 360 -53 2-4-0 4-5-0 2-3-0 5-5-0 3-2-0 2W
Saints 5 10 0 0.333 255 338 -83 3-5-0 2-5-0 3-2-0 4-7-0 3-2-0 3W
NFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Seahawks 12 3 0 0.800 443 279 164 6-2-0 6-1-0 3-2-0 7-3-0 5-0-0 5W
49ers 11 4 0 0.733 392 320 72 4-2-0 7-2-0 4-1-0 8-2-0 5-0-0 5W
Rams 11 4 0 0.733 457 299 158 6-1-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 6-4-0 3-2-0 1L
Cardinals 3 12 0 0.200 321 414 -93 1-7-0 2-5-0 0-5-0 3-8-0 0-5-0 7L
AFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Broncos 13 3 0 0.813 382 308 74 7-1-0 6-2-0 4-1-0 8-3-0 4-1-0 1W
Patriots 12 3 0 0.800 410 300 110 5-3-0 7-0-0 3-1-0 7-3-0 4-1-0 1W
Jaguars 11 4 0 0.733 410 312 98 6-2-0 5-2-0 3-1-0 8-2-0 5-0-0 6W
Steelers 9 6 0 0.600 365 350 15 5-3-0 4-3-0 3-1-0 7-3-0 3-2-0 3W
Chargers 11 4 0 0.733 349 301 48 6-2-0 5-2-0 5-0-0 8-2-0 4-1-0 4W
Bills 11 4 0 0.733 434 344 90 6-1-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 8-3-0 4-1-0 4W
Texans 10 5 0 0.667 346 249 97 6-2-0 4-3-0 4-1-0 8-2-0 5-0-0 7W
Colts 8 7 0 0.533 419 351 68 6-2-0 2-5-0 2-2-0 6-4-0 0-5-0 5L
Ravens 7 8 0 0.467 359 348 11 3-6-0 4-2-0 3-2-0 5-6-0 2-3-0 1L
Chiefs 6 10 0 0.375 350 314 36 5-4-0 1-6-0 1-4-0 3-8-0 0-5-0 5L
Dolphins 6 9 0 0.400 317 369 -52 4-4-0 2-5-0 3-2-0 3-8-0 3-2-0 2L
Bengals 5 10 0 0.333 359 458 -99 2-5-0 3-5-0 3-2-0 5-6-0 2-3-0 1W
Jets 3 12 0 0.200 282 426 -144 2-6-0 1-6-0 0-4-0 2-8-0 1-4-0 3L
Titans 3 12 0 0.200 251 403 -152 1-7-0 2-5-0 0-5-0 2-9-0 2-3-0 1W
Browns 3 12 0 0.200 246 355 -109 2-6-0 1-6-0 0-4-0 2-8-0 1-4-0 4L
Raiders 2 13 0 0.133 217 386 -169 1-6-0 1-7-0 0-5-0 2-9-0 0-5-0 9L
NFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Seahawks 12 3 0 0.800 443 279 164 6-2-0 6-1-0 3-2-0 7-3-0 5-0-0 5W
Bears 11 4 0 0.733 387 354 33 6-1-0 5-3-0 2-3-0 7-3-0 4-1-0 2W
Eagles 10 5 0 0.667 349 289 60 5-2-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 8-3-0 2-3-0 2W
Panthers 8 7 0 0.533 287 337 -50 5-2-0 3-5-0 3-2-0 6-4-0 3-2-0 1W
49ers 11 4 0 0.733 392 320 72 4-2-0 7-2-0 4-1-0 8-2-0 5-0-0 5W
Rams 11 4 0 0.733 457 299 158 6-1-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 6-4-0 3-2-0 1L
Packers 9 5 1 0.600 364 303 61 5-2-0 4-3-1 4-1-0 7-3-1 3-2-0 2L
Lions 8 8 0 0.500 462 397 65 5-3-0 3-5-0 1-4-0 5-6-0 1-4-0 3L
Cowboys 7 8 1 0.438 454 477 -23 4-3-1 3-5-0 4-1-0 4-6-1 2-3-0 1W
Vikings 8 8 0 0.500 328 330 -2 3-4-0 5-4-0 3-2-0 6-5-0 4-1-0 4W
Buccaneers 7 8 0 0.467 347 377 -30 3-4-0 4-4-0 2-3-0 5-6-0 1-4-0 3L
Falcons 6 9 0 0.400 307 360 -53 2-4-0 4-5-0 2-3-0 5-5-0 3-2-0 2W
Saints 5 10 0 0.333 255 338 -83 3-5-0 2-5-0 3-2-0 4-7-0 3-2-0 3W
Commanders 4 12 0 0.250 332 434 -102 2-6-0 2-6-0 2-3-0 2-9-0 1-4-0 2L
Cardinals 3 12 0 0.200 321 414 -93 1-7-0 2-5-0 0-5-0 3-8-0 0-5-0 7L
Giants 2 13 0 0.133 313 412 -99 2-5-0 0-8-0 1-4-0 1-10-0 0-5-0 9L
NFL Team W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Broncos 13 3 0 0.813 382 308 74 7-1-0 6-2-0 4-1-0 8-3-0 4-1-0 1W
Patriots 12 3 0 0.800 410 300 110 5-3-0 7-0-0 3-1-0 7-3-0 4-1-0 1W
Seahawks 12 3 0 0.800 443 279 164 6-2-0 6-1-0 3-2-0 7-3-0 5-0-0 5W
Bills 11 4 0 0.733 434 344 90 6-1-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 8-3-0 4-1-0 4W
Bears 11 4 0 0.733 387 354 33 6-1-0 5-3-0 2-3-0 7-3-0 4-1-0 2W
Jaguars 11 4 0 0.733 410 312 98 6-2-0 5-2-0 3-1-0 8-2-0 5-0-0 6W
Chargers 11 4 0 0.733 349 301 48 6-2-0 5-2-0 5-0-0 8-2-0 4-1-0 4W
Rams 11 4 0 0.733 457 299 158 6-1-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 6-4-0 3-2-0 1L
49ers 11 4 0 0.733 392 320 72 4-2-0 7-2-0 4-1-0 8-2-0 5-0-0 5W
Texans 10 5 0 0.667 346 249 97 6-2-0 4-3-0 4-1-0 8-2-0 5-0-0 7W
Eagles 10 5 0 0.667 349 289 60 5-2-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 8-3-0 2-3-0 2W
Packers 9 5 1 0.600 364 303 61 5-2-0 4-3-1 4-1-0 7-3-1 3-2-0 2L
Steelers 9 6 0 0.600 365 350 15 5-3-0 4-3-0 3-1-0 7-3-0 3-2-0 3W
Panthers 8 7 0 0.533 287 337 -50 5-2-0 3-5-0 3-2-0 6-4-0 3-2-0 1W
Colts 8 7 0 0.533 419 351 68 6-2-0 2-5-0 2-2-0 6-4-0 0-5-0 5L
Lions 8 8 0 0.500 462 397 65 5-3-0 3-5-0 1-4-0 5-6-0 1-4-0 3L
Vikings 8 8 0 0.500 328 330 -2 3-4-0 5-4-0 3-2-0 6-5-0 4-1-0 4W
Cowboys 7 8 1 0.438 454 477 -23 4-3-1 3-5-0 4-1-0 4-6-1 2-3-0 1W
Ravens 7 8 0 0.467 359 348 11 3-6-0 4-2-0 3-2-0 5-6-0 2-3-0 1L
Buccaneers 7 8 0 0.467 347 377 -30 3-4-0 4-4-0 2-3-0 5-6-0 1-4-0 3L
Falcons 6 9 0 0.400 307 360 -53 2-4-0 4-5-0 2-3-0 5-5-0 3-2-0 2W
Dolphins 6 9 0 0.400 317 369 -52 4-4-0 2-5-0 3-2-0 3-8-0 3-2-0 2L
Chiefs 6 10 0 0.375 350 314 36 5-4-0 1-6-0 1-4-0 3-8-0 0-5-0 5L
Bengals 5 10 0 0.333 359 458 -99 2-5-0 3-5-0 3-2-0 5-6-0 2-3-0 1W
Saints 5 10 0 0.333 255 338 -83 3-5-0 2-5-0 3-2-0 4-7-0 3-2-0 3W
Commanders 4 12 0 0.250 332 434 -102 2-6-0 2-6-0 2-3-0 2-9-0 1-4-0 2L
Cardinals 3 12 0 0.200 321 414 -93 1-7-0 2-5-0 0-5-0 3-8-0 0-5-0 7L
Browns 3 12 0 0.200 246 355 -109 2-6-0 1-6-0 0-4-0 2-8-0 1-4-0 4L
Jets 3 12 0 0.200 282 426 -144 2-6-0 1-6-0 0-4-0 2-8-0 1-4-0 3L
Titans 3 12 0 0.200 251 403 -152 1-7-0 2-5-0 0-5-0 2-9-0 2-3-0 1W
Raiders 2 13 0 0.133 217 386 -169 1-6-0 1-7-0 0-5-0 2-9-0 0-5-0 9L
Giants 2 13 0 0.133 313 412 -99 2-5-0 0-8-0 1-4-0 1-10-0 0-5-0 9L