Los Angeles Chargers
American Football NFL NRG Stadium Sat 11 Jan 16:30
Houston Texans
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  5. Stats
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  7. Lineups
  8. Injuries
  9. Standings
Chargers Should Shine In This Game

We’re confident of backing the Chargers to cover the -2.5 spread when they clash with the Texans. This is a more than generous line and they look a value pick at -120.

Chargers Beat Texans in Pair’s Last Matchup

Los Angeles Chargers have won three on the spin, triumphing 34-20 in their previous game. This was on the road against Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. The Chargers enjoyed a gain of 336 passing and 137 rushing yards. This amounts to a total of 473 yards. They picked up 26 first downs and scored 3 touchdowns.

Houston Texans got the win in their last game. A 23-14 triumph occurred on the road at Nissan Stadium when meeting Tennessee Titans. The Texans gained 167 passing and 207 rushing yards, making 374 yards in total. They scored 3 touchdowns and picked up 18 first downs.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Chargers triumphed 34-24 when they last played the Texans. This head-to-head was played at NRG Stadium. The Texans have triumphed in two of the previous 3 clashes between these teams.

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Chargers vs Texans Prediction & Picks

The Chargers should enjoy a comfortable victory and a wager against the spread could be the best way forward in this NFL showdown. Back our pick off -2.5 to cover the line at -120.

Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the expert football handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our NFL predictions are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before picks are made.

Key Chargers vs Texans stats:

  • The -2.5 line has been covered by Chargers in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The -2.5 line has been covered by Chargers in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -2.5 line has been covered by Chargers in 3 consecutive games.
  • The +2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Texans in 3 of their last 5 games at home.

Chargers -2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction
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Published 22:26, 09 January 2025

Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Chargers -2.5
Anytime Touchdown Ladd McConkey
Receiving Yards DJ Chark Jr. Over 11.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Chargers -2.5. We’ve also gone for a Ladd McConkey touchdown and Over 11.5 receiving yards for DJ Chark Jr..

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Correct Score Prediction

Chargers Chargers logo 28 - 20 Texans logo Texans

There’s a big payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with the Chargers to claim a 28-20 victory which will hopefully go close.

Chargers vs Texans 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

Sportsbooks’ favorites Los Angeles Chargers are regarded as likeliest victors for this game and the -161 about them triumphing means a 62% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Houston Texans are least likely to win at +136.

2.5 is the spread and 41.5 is the total points line. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest NFL data to good effect. If you want to bet Under 41.5, there are odds of -105.

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Joe Mixon Favorite to Score First TD

Favorite Joe Mixon is priced at +430 to be the first player to score a touchdown. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score a TD at anytime at odds of -130.

Touchdown

J.K. Dobbins (Chargers)
First TD
+650
Anytime TD
+130
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Ladd McConkey (Chargers)
First TD
+700
Anytime TD
+145
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Nico Collins (Texans)
First TD
+700
Anytime TD
+140
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Receiving Yards

Nico Collins (Texans)
Over 87.5
-110
Under 87.5
-110
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Ladd McConkey (Chargers)
Over 75.5
-110
Under 75.5
-110
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Quentin Johnston (Chargers)
Over 45.5
-110
Under 45.5
-110
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Dalton Schultz (Texans)
Over 32.5
-110
Under 32.5
-110
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Rushing Yards

J.K. Dobbins (Chargers)
Over 57.5
-110
Under 57.5
-110
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Gus Edwards (Chargers)
Over 24.5
-110
Under 24.5
-110
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Justin Herbert (Chargers)
Over 20.5
-110
Under 20.5
-110
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  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
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  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Los Angeles Chargers @ Houston Texans Lineups

Los Angeles Chargers Lineup

  • 0 Daiyan Henley
  • 1 Quentin Johnston
  • 3 Derwin James
  • 6 Denzel Perryman
  • 7 Kristian Fulton
  • 10 Justin Herbert
  • 15 Ladd McConkey
  • 20 Cam Hart
  • 23 Tony Jefferson
  • 27 J.K. Dobbins
  • 32 Alohi Gilman
  • 44 Scott Matlock
  • 52 Khalil Mack
  • 68 Jamaree Salyer
  • 70 Rashawn Slater
  • 75 Bradley Bozeman
  • 76 Joe Alt
  • 77 Zion Johnson
  • 81 Will Dissly
  • 93 Otito Ogbonnia
  • 95 Poona Ford
  • 97 Joey Bosa
  • Head Coach Jim Harbaugh

Houston Texans Lineup

  • 0 Azeez Al-Shaair
  • 4 Kamari Lassiter
  • 7 C.J. Stroud
  • 8 John Metchie III
  • 12 Nico Collins
  • 19 Xavier Hutchinson
  • 21 Calen Bullock
  • 23 Eric Murray
  • 24 Derek Stingley Jr.
  • 28 Joe Mixon
  • 39 Henry To'o To'o
  • 48 Christian Harris
  • 51 Will Anderson Jr.
  • 54 Jarrett Patterson
  • 55 Danielle Hunter
  • 57 Blake Fisher
  • 70 Frederick Scruggs
  • 71 Tytus Howard
  • 78 Laremy Tunsil
  • 86 Dalton Schultz
  • 91 Folorunso Fatukasi
  • 98 Tim Settle
  • Head Coach DeMeco Ryans

Los Angeles Chargers Injuries

Type
Name
Info
Eli Apple
Hamstring
Chris Collins
Undisclosed
J.K. Dobbins
Ankle
Simi Fehoko
Elbow
Quentin Johnston
Thigh
Marcus Maye
Ankle
Tyler McLellan
Undisclosed
Elijah Molden
Shin
Joshua Palmer
Foot
Denzel Perryman
Groin
Trey Pipkins
Oblique
Jalen Reagor
Finger
Brenden Rice
Shoulder
Chris Rumph
Foot
Asante Samuel
Shoulder
Ja'Sir Taylor
Ribs
Bucky Williams
Undisclosed

Houston Texans Injuries

Type
Name
Info
Denico Autry
Knee
British Brooks
Knee - Meniscus
Tank Dell
Knee - ACL
Stefon Diggs
Knee - ACL
Christian Harris
Ankle
LaDarius Henderson
Foot
Brandon Hill
Leg
Jamal Hill
Hamstring
Ka'dar Hollman
Knee - ACL
Brevin Jordan
Knee - ACL
Dalton Keene
Knee - ACL
Case Keenum
Foot
Shaq Mason
Knee - MCL
John Metchie
Shoulder
Jalen Pitre
Pectoral
Teagan Quitoriano
Calf
Jaylon Thomas
Undisclosed
Zachary Thomas
Illness
Jimmie Ward
Foot

Previous Los Angeles Chargers Lineups

05 Jan NFL
Chargers 34-20 Raiders
28 Dec NFL
Chargers 40-7 Patriots
19 Dec NFL
Broncos 27-34 Chargers
15 Dec NFL
Buccaneers 40-17 Chargers
08 Dec NFL
Chargers 17-19 Chiefs

Previous Houston Texans Lineups

05 Jan NFL
Texans 23-14 Titans
25 Dec NFL
Ravens 31-2 Texans
21 Dec NFL
Texans 19-27 Chiefs
15 Dec NFL
Dolphins 12-20 Texans
01 Dec NFL
Texans 23-20 Jaguars
NFL Standings Select Season
AFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Patriots 14 3 0 0.824 490 320 170 6-3-0 8-0-0 5-1-0 9-3-0 4-1-0 3W
Bills 12 5 0 0.706 481 365 116 7-2-0 5-3-0 4-2-0 9-3-0 4-1-0 1W
Dolphins 7 10 0 0.412 347 424 -77 5-4-0 2-6-0 3-3-0 3-9-0 2-3-0 1L
Jets 3 14 0 0.176 300 503 -203 2-7-0 1-7-0 0-6-0 2-10-0 0-5-0 5L
AFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Steelers 10 7 0 0.588 397 387 10 6-3-0 4-4-0 4-2-0 8-4-0 4-1-0 1W
Ravens 8 9 0 0.471 424 398 26 3-6-0 5-3-0 3-3-0 5-7-0 2-3-0 1L
Bengals 6 11 0 0.353 414 492 -78 3-6-0 3-5-0 3-3-0 5-7-0 2-3-0 1L
Browns 5 12 0 0.294 279 379 -100 3-6-0 2-6-0 2-4-0 4-8-0 2-3-0 2W
AFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Jaguars 13 4 0 0.765 474 336 138 7-2-0 6-2-0 5-1-0 10-2-0 5-0-0 8W
Texans 12 5 0 0.706 404 295 109 7-2-0 5-3-0 5-1-0 10-2-0 5-0-0 9W
Colts 8 9 0 0.471 466 412 54 6-3-0 2-6-0 2-4-0 6-6-0 0-5-0 7L
Titans 3 14 0 0.176 284 478 -194 1-8-0 2-6-0 0-6-0 2-10-0 2-3-0 2L
AFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Broncos 14 3 0 0.824 401 311 90 8-1-0 6-2-0 5-1-0 9-3-0 4-1-0 2W
Chargers 11 6 0 0.647 368 340 28 6-3-0 5-3-0 5-1-0 8-4-0 3-2-0 2L
Chiefs 6 11 0 0.353 362 328 34 5-4-0 1-7-0 1-5-0 3-9-0 0-5-0 6L
Raiders 3 14 0 0.176 241 432 -191 2-7-0 1-7-0 1-5-0 3-9-0 1-4-0 1W
NFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Eagles 11 6 0 0.647 379 325 54 5-3-0 6-3-0 3-3-0 8-4-0 3-2-0 1L
Cowboys 7 9 1 0.412 471 511 -40 4-3-1 3-6-0 4-2-0 4-7-1 1-4-0 1L
Commanders 5 12 0 0.294 356 451 -95 2-6-0 3-6-0 3-3-0 3-9-0 2-3-0 1W
Giants 4 13 0 0.235 381 439 -58 3-5-0 1-8-0 2-4-0 2-10-0 2-3-0 2W
NFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Bears 11 6 0 0.647 441 415 26 6-2-0 5-4-0 2-4-0 7-5-0 2-3-0 2L
Packers 9 7 1 0.529 391 360 31 5-3-0 4-4-1 4-2-0 7-4-1 1-4-0 4L
Vikings 9 8 0 0.529 344 333 11 4-4-0 5-4-0 4-2-0 7-5-0 5-0-0 5W
Lions 9 8 0 0.529 481 413 68 5-3-0 4-5-0 2-4-0 6-6-0 2-3-0 1W
NFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Buccaneers 8 9 0 0.471 380 411 -31 4-4-0 4-5-0 3-3-0 6-6-0 1-4-0 1W
Panthers 8 9 0 0.471 311 380 -69 5-3-0 3-6-0 3-3-0 6-6-0 2-3-0 2L
Falcons 8 9 0 0.471 353 401 -48 4-4-0 4-5-0 3-3-0 7-5-0 4-1-0 4W
Saints 6 11 0 0.353 306 383 -77 3-5-0 3-6-0 3-3-0 4-8-0 4-1-0 1L
NFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Seahawks 14 3 0 0.824 483 292 191 6-2-0 8-1-0 4-2-0 9-3-0 5-0-0 7W
49ers 12 5 0 0.706 437 371 66 5-3-0 7-2-0 4-2-0 9-3-0 4-1-0 1L
Rams 12 5 0 0.706 518 346 172 7-1-0 5-4-0 4-2-0 7-5-0 3-2-0 1W
Cardinals 3 14 0 0.176 355 488 -133 1-7-0 2-7-0 0-6-0 3-9-0 0-5-0 9L
AFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Broncos 14 3 0 0.824 401 311 90 8-1-0 6-2-0 5-1-0 9-3-0 4-1-0 2W
Patriots 14 3 0 0.824 490 320 170 6-3-0 8-0-0 5-1-0 9-3-0 4-1-0 3W
Jaguars 13 4 0 0.765 474 336 138 7-2-0 6-2-0 5-1-0 10-2-0 5-0-0 8W
Steelers 10 7 0 0.588 397 387 10 6-3-0 4-4-0 4-2-0 8-4-0 4-1-0 1W
Texans 12 5 0 0.706 404 295 109 7-2-0 5-3-0 5-1-0 10-2-0 5-0-0 9W
Chargers 11 6 0 0.647 368 340 28 6-3-0 5-3-0 5-1-0 8-4-0 3-2-0 2L
Bills 12 5 0 0.706 481 365 116 7-2-0 5-3-0 4-2-0 9-3-0 4-1-0 1W
Colts 8 9 0 0.471 466 412 54 6-3-0 2-6-0 2-4-0 6-6-0 0-5-0 7L
Ravens 8 9 0 0.471 424 398 26 3-6-0 5-3-0 3-3-0 5-7-0 2-3-0 1L
Dolphins 7 10 0 0.412 347 424 -77 5-4-0 2-6-0 3-3-0 3-9-0 2-3-0 1L
Bengals 6 11 0 0.353 414 492 -78 3-6-0 3-5-0 3-3-0 5-7-0 2-3-0 1L
Chiefs 6 11 0 0.353 362 328 34 5-4-0 1-7-0 1-5-0 3-9-0 0-5-0 6L
Browns 5 12 0 0.294 279 379 -100 3-6-0 2-6-0 2-4-0 4-8-0 2-3-0 2W
Titans 3 14 0 0.176 284 478 -194 1-8-0 2-6-0 0-6-0 2-10-0 2-3-0 2L
Jets 3 14 0 0.176 300 503 -203 2-7-0 1-7-0 0-6-0 2-10-0 0-5-0 5L
Raiders 3 14 0 0.176 241 432 -191 2-7-0 1-7-0 1-5-0 3-9-0 1-4-0 1W
NFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Seahawks 14 3 0 0.824 483 292 191 6-2-0 8-1-0 4-2-0 9-3-0 5-0-0 7W
Bears 11 6 0 0.647 441 415 26 6-2-0 5-4-0 2-4-0 7-5-0 2-3-0 2L
Eagles 11 6 0 0.647 379 325 54 5-3-0 6-3-0 3-3-0 8-4-0 3-2-0 1L
Buccaneers 8 9 0 0.471 380 411 -31 4-4-0 4-5-0 3-3-0 6-6-0 1-4-0 1W
49ers 12 5 0 0.706 437 371 66 5-3-0 7-2-0 4-2-0 9-3-0 4-1-0 1L
Rams 12 5 0 0.706 518 346 172 7-1-0 5-4-0 4-2-0 7-5-0 3-2-0 1W
Packers 9 7 1 0.529 391 360 31 5-3-0 4-4-1 4-2-0 7-4-1 1-4-0 4L
Vikings 9 8 0 0.529 344 333 11 4-4-0 5-4-0 4-2-0 7-5-0 5-0-0 5W
Lions 9 8 0 0.529 481 413 68 5-3-0 4-5-0 2-4-0 6-6-0 2-3-0 1W
Panthers 8 9 0 0.471 311 380 -69 5-3-0 3-6-0 3-3-0 6-6-0 2-3-0 2L
Cowboys 7 9 1 0.412 471 511 -40 4-3-1 3-6-0 4-2-0 4-7-1 1-4-0 1L
Falcons 8 9 0 0.471 353 401 -48 4-4-0 4-5-0 3-3-0 7-5-0 4-1-0 4W
Saints 6 11 0 0.353 306 383 -77 3-5-0 3-6-0 3-3-0 4-8-0 4-1-0 1L
Commanders 5 12 0 0.294 356 451 -95 2-6-0 3-6-0 3-3-0 3-9-0 2-3-0 1W
Cardinals 3 14 0 0.176 355 488 -133 1-7-0 2-7-0 0-6-0 3-9-0 0-5-0 9L
Giants 4 13 0 0.235 381 439 -58 3-5-0 1-8-0 2-4-0 2-10-0 2-3-0 2W
NFL Team W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Broncos 14 3 0 0.824 401 311 90 8-1-0 6-2-0 5-1-0 9-3-0 4-1-0 2W
Patriots 14 3 0 0.824 490 320 170 6-3-0 8-0-0 5-1-0 9-3-0 4-1-0 3W
Seahawks 14 3 0 0.824 483 292 191 6-2-0 8-1-0 4-2-0 9-3-0 5-0-0 7W
Jaguars 13 4 0 0.765 474 336 138 7-2-0 6-2-0 5-1-0 10-2-0 5-0-0 8W
Bills 12 5 0 0.706 481 365 116 7-2-0 5-3-0 4-2-0 9-3-0 4-1-0 1W
Texans 12 5 0 0.706 404 295 109 7-2-0 5-3-0 5-1-0 10-2-0 5-0-0 9W
Rams 12 5 0 0.706 518 346 172 7-1-0 5-4-0 4-2-0 7-5-0 3-2-0 1W
49ers 12 5 0 0.706 437 371 66 5-3-0 7-2-0 4-2-0 9-3-0 4-1-0 1L
Bears 11 6 0 0.647 441 415 26 6-2-0 5-4-0 2-4-0 7-5-0 2-3-0 2L
Chargers 11 6 0 0.647 368 340 28 6-3-0 5-3-0 5-1-0 8-4-0 3-2-0 2L
Eagles 11 6 0 0.647 379 325 54 5-3-0 6-3-0 3-3-0 8-4-0 3-2-0 1L
Steelers 10 7 0 0.588 397 387 10 6-3-0 4-4-0 4-2-0 8-4-0 4-1-0 1W
Packers 9 7 1 0.529 391 360 31 5-3-0 4-4-1 4-2-0 7-4-1 1-4-0 4L
Lions 9 8 0 0.529 481 413 68 5-3-0 4-5-0 2-4-0 6-6-0 2-3-0 1W
Vikings 9 8 0 0.529 344 333 11 4-4-0 5-4-0 4-2-0 7-5-0 5-0-0 5W
Falcons 8 9 0 0.471 353 401 -48 4-4-0 4-5-0 3-3-0 7-5-0 4-1-0 4W
Ravens 8 9 0 0.471 424 398 26 3-6-0 5-3-0 3-3-0 5-7-0 2-3-0 1L
Panthers 8 9 0 0.471 311 380 -69 5-3-0 3-6-0 3-3-0 6-6-0 2-3-0 2L
Colts 8 9 0 0.471 466 412 54 6-3-0 2-6-0 2-4-0 6-6-0 0-5-0 7L
Buccaneers 8 9 0 0.471 380 411 -31 4-4-0 4-5-0 3-3-0 6-6-0 1-4-0 1W
Cowboys 7 9 1 0.412 471 511 -40 4-3-1 3-6-0 4-2-0 4-7-1 1-4-0 1L
Dolphins 7 10 0 0.412 347 424 -77 5-4-0 2-6-0 3-3-0 3-9-0 2-3-0 1L
Bengals 6 11 0 0.353 414 492 -78 3-6-0 3-5-0 3-3-0 5-7-0 2-3-0 1L
Chiefs 6 11 0 0.353 362 328 34 5-4-0 1-7-0 1-5-0 3-9-0 0-5-0 6L
Saints 6 11 0 0.353 306 383 -77 3-5-0 3-6-0 3-3-0 4-8-0 4-1-0 1L
Browns 5 12 0 0.294 279 379 -100 3-6-0 2-6-0 2-4-0 4-8-0 2-3-0 2W
Commanders 5 12 0 0.294 356 451 -95 2-6-0 3-6-0 3-3-0 3-9-0 2-3-0 1W
Giants 4 13 0 0.235 381 439 -58 3-5-0 1-8-0 2-4-0 2-10-0 2-3-0 2W
Cardinals 3 14 0 0.176 355 488 -133 1-7-0 2-7-0 0-6-0 3-9-0 0-5-0 9L
Raiders 3 14 0 0.176 241 432 -191 2-7-0 1-7-0 1-5-0 3-9-0 1-4-0 1W
Jets 3 14 0 0.176 300 503 -203 2-7-0 1-7-0 0-6-0 2-10-0 0-5-0 5L
Titans 3 14 0 0.176 284 478 -194 1-8-0 2-6-0 0-6-0 2-10-0 2-3-0 2L