Los Angeles Chargers
American Football NFL NRG Stadium Sat 11 Jan 16:30
Houston Texans
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  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Stats
  6. Team News
  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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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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Passing Yards

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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

  • Head Coach Jim Harbaugh

Houston Texans Lineup

  • 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
01 Dec NFL
Chargers 17-13 Falcons
25 Nov NFL
Ravens 30-23 Chargers
17 Nov NFL
Bengals 27-34 Chargers
10 Nov NFL
Titans 17-27 Chargers
03 Nov NFL
Chargers 27-10 Browns

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
24 Nov NFL
Titans 32-27 Texans
18 Nov NFL
Texans 34-10 Cowboys
10 Nov NFL
Lions 26-23 Texans
31 Oct NFL
Texans 13-21 Jets
27 Oct NFL
Colts 20-23 Texans

NFL Standings Select Season

AFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Patriots 7 2 0 0.778 237 169 68 3-2-0 4-0-0 2-0-0 4-2-0 5-0-0 6W
Bills 6 2 0 0.750 235 167 68 4-1-0 2-1-0 2-1-0 4-1-0 3-2-0 2W
Dolphins 2 7 0 0.222 180 243 -63 1-3-0 1-4-0 1-2-0 1-6-0 1-4-0 1L
Jets 1 7 0 0.125 168 221 -53 0-5-0 1-2-0 0-2-0 1-4-0 1-4-0 1W
AFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Steelers 5 3 0 0.625 202 195 7 3-2-0 2-1-0 1-1-0 4-1-0 3-2-0 1W
Ravens 3 5 0 0.375 202 216 -14 2-3-0 1-2-0 1-0-0 2-3-0 2-3-0 2W
Bengals 3 6 0 0.333 216 300 -84 2-3-0 1-3-0 2-0-0 3-2-0 1-4-0 2L
Browns 2 6 0 0.250 126 184 -58 2-2-0 0-4-0 0-3-0 1-4-0 1-4-0 1L
AFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Colts 7 2 0 0.778 290 181 109 5-0-0 2-2-0 2-0-0 6-1-0 4-1-0 1L
Jaguars 5 3 0 0.625 176 184 -8 3-2-0 2-1-0 1-0-0 3-1-0 3-2-0 1W
Texans 3 5 0 0.375 168 121 47 2-2-0 1-3-0 1-1-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 1L
Titans 1 8 0 0.111 130 257 -127 0-4-0 1-4-0 0-3-0 0-7-0 1-4-0 4L
AFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Broncos 7 2 0 0.778 225 166 59 4-0-0 3-2-0 0-1-0 4-2-0 5-0-0 6W
Chargers 6 3 0 0.667 215 193 22 3-2-0 3-1-0 3-0-0 5-1-0 3-2-0 2W
Chiefs 5 4 0 0.556 235 159 76 4-1-0 1-3-0 1-1-0 2-3-0 3-2-0 1L
Raiders 2 6 0 0.250 132 210 -78 1-3-0 1-3-0 0-2-0 2-4-0 1-4-0 2L
NFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Eagles 6 2 0 0.750 208 185 23 3-1-0 3-1-0 2-1-0 5-1-0 3-2-0 2W
Cowboys 3 4 1 0.375 246 250 -4 2-0-1 1-4-0 2-1-0 2-3-1 2-2-1 1L
Commanders 3 6 0 0.333 201 236 -35 2-2-0 1-4-0 1-1-0 1-5-0 1-4-0 4L
Giants 2 7 0 0.222 197 249 -52 2-2-0 0-5-0 1-3-0 1-5-0 1-4-0 3L
NFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Packers 5 2 1 0.625 206 166 40 3-1-0 2-1-1 1-0-0 3-1-1 3-1-1 1L
Lions 5 3 0 0.625 239 178 61 3-1-0 2-2-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 1L
Bears 5 3 0 0.625 215 227 -12 2-1-0 3-2-0 0-2-0 3-2-0 4-1-0 1W
Vikings 4 4 0 0.500 182 186 -4 1-2-0 3-2-0 2-0-0 2-2-0 2-3-0 1W
NFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Buccaneers 6 2 0 0.750 197 178 19 2-1-0 4-1-0 2-0-0 4-2-0 3-2-0 1W
Panthers 5 4 0 0.556 170 205 -35 3-1-0 2-3-0 1-0-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 1W
Falcons 3 5 0 0.375 143 178 -35 2-2-0 1-3-0 0-2-0 2-3-0 2-3-0 3L
Saints 1 8 0 0.111 138 243 -105 1-4-0 0-4-0 0-1-0 1-6-0 1-4-0 4L
NFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Rams 6 2 0 0.750 209 127 82 3-1-0 3-1-0 0-1-0 1-2-0 4-1-0 3W
Seahawks 6 2 0 0.750 231 150 81 2-2-0 4-0-0 1-1-0 3-2-0 4-1-0 3W
49ers 6 3 0 0.667 194 188 6 2-1-0 4-2-0 3-0-0 6-1-0 3-2-0 1W
Cardinals 2 5 0 0.286 153 154 -1 1-3-0 1-2-0 0-2-0 2-3-0 0-5-0 5L
AFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Colts 7 2 0 0.778 290 181 109 5-0-0 2-2-0 2-0-0 6-1-0 4-1-0 1L
Patriots 7 2 0 0.778 237 169 68 3-2-0 4-0-0 2-0-0 4-2-0 5-0-0 6W
Broncos 7 2 0 0.778 225 166 59 4-0-0 3-2-0 0-1-0 4-2-0 5-0-0 6W
Steelers 5 3 0 0.625 202 195 7 3-2-0 2-1-0 1-1-0 4-1-0 3-2-0 1W
Bills 6 2 0 0.750 235 167 68 4-1-0 2-1-0 2-1-0 4-1-0 3-2-0 2W
Chargers 6 3 0 0.667 215 193 22 3-2-0 3-1-0 3-0-0 5-1-0 3-2-0 2W
Jaguars 5 3 0 0.625 176 184 -8 3-2-0 2-1-0 1-0-0 3-1-0 3-2-0 1W
Chiefs 5 4 0 0.556 235 159 76 4-1-0 1-3-0 1-1-0 2-3-0 3-2-0 1L
Texans 3 5 0 0.375 168 121 47 2-2-0 1-3-0 1-1-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 1L
Ravens 3 5 0 0.375 202 216 -14 2-3-0 1-2-0 1-0-0 2-3-0 2-3-0 2W
Bengals 3 6 0 0.333 216 300 -84 2-3-0 1-3-0 2-0-0 3-2-0 1-4-0 2L
Raiders 2 6 0 0.250 132 210 -78 1-3-0 1-3-0 0-2-0 2-4-0 1-4-0 2L
Browns 2 6 0 0.250 126 184 -58 2-2-0 0-4-0 0-3-0 1-4-0 1-4-0 1L
Dolphins 2 7 0 0.222 180 243 -63 1-3-0 1-4-0 1-2-0 1-6-0 1-4-0 1L
Jets 1 7 0 0.125 168 221 -53 0-5-0 1-2-0 0-2-0 1-4-0 1-4-0 1W
Titans 1 8 0 0.111 130 257 -127 0-4-0 1-4-0 0-3-0 0-7-0 1-4-0 4L
NFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Eagles 6 2 0 0.750 208 185 23 3-1-0 3-1-0 2-1-0 5-1-0 3-2-0 2W
Buccaneers 6 2 0 0.750 197 178 19 2-1-0 4-1-0 2-0-0 4-2-0 3-2-0 1W
Rams 6 2 0 0.750 209 127 82 3-1-0 3-1-0 0-1-0 1-2-0 4-1-0 3W
Packers 5 2 1 0.625 206 166 40 3-1-0 2-1-1 1-0-0 3-1-1 3-1-1 1L
Seahawks 6 2 0 0.750 231 150 81 2-2-0 4-0-0 1-1-0 3-2-0 4-1-0 3W
49ers 6 3 0 0.667 194 188 6 2-1-0 4-2-0 3-0-0 6-1-0 3-2-0 1W
Lions 5 3 0 0.625 239 178 61 3-1-0 2-2-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 1L
Bears 5 3 0 0.625 215 227 -12 2-1-0 3-2-0 0-2-0 3-2-0 4-1-0 1W
Panthers 5 4 0 0.556 170 205 -35 3-1-0 2-3-0 1-0-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 1W
Vikings 4 4 0 0.500 182 186 -4 1-2-0 3-2-0 2-0-0 2-2-0 2-3-0 1W
Cowboys 3 4 1 0.375 246 250 -4 2-0-1 1-4-0 2-1-0 2-3-1 2-2-1 1L
Falcons 3 5 0 0.375 143 178 -35 2-2-0 1-3-0 0-2-0 2-3-0 2-3-0 3L
Commanders 3 6 0 0.333 201 236 -35 2-2-0 1-4-0 1-1-0 1-5-0 1-4-0 4L
Cardinals 2 5 0 0.286 153 154 -1 1-3-0 1-2-0 0-2-0 2-3-0 0-5-0 5L
Giants 2 7 0 0.222 197 249 -52 2-2-0 0-5-0 1-3-0 1-5-0 1-4-0 3L
Saints 1 8 0 0.111 138 243 -105 1-4-0 0-4-0 0-1-0 1-6-0 1-4-0 4L
NFL Team W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Broncos 7 2 0 0.778 225 166 59 4-0-0 3-2-0 0-1-0 4-2-0 5-0-0 6W
Colts 7 2 0 0.778 290 181 109 5-0-0 2-2-0 2-0-0 6-1-0 4-1-0 1L
Patriots 7 2 0 0.778 237 169 68 3-2-0 4-0-0 2-0-0 4-2-0 5-0-0 6W
Bills 6 2 0 0.750 235 167 68 4-1-0 2-1-0 2-1-0 4-1-0 3-2-0 2W
Rams 6 2 0 0.750 209 127 82 3-1-0 3-1-0 0-1-0 1-2-0 4-1-0 3W
Eagles 6 2 0 0.750 208 185 23 3-1-0 3-1-0 2-1-0 5-1-0 3-2-0 2W
Seahawks 6 2 0 0.750 231 150 81 2-2-0 4-0-0 1-1-0 3-2-0 4-1-0 3W
Buccaneers 6 2 0 0.750 197 178 19 2-1-0 4-1-0 2-0-0 4-2-0 3-2-0 1W
Packers 5 2 1 0.625 206 166 40 3-1-0 2-1-1 1-0-0 3-1-1 3-1-1 1L
Chargers 6 3 0 0.667 215 193 22 3-2-0 3-1-0 3-0-0 5-1-0 3-2-0 2W
49ers 6 3 0 0.667 194 188 6 2-1-0 4-2-0 3-0-0 6-1-0 3-2-0 1W
Bears 5 3 0 0.625 215 227 -12 2-1-0 3-2-0 0-2-0 3-2-0 4-1-0 1W
Lions 5 3 0 0.625 239 178 61 3-1-0 2-2-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 1L
Jaguars 5 3 0 0.625 176 184 -8 3-2-0 2-1-0 1-0-0 3-1-0 3-2-0 1W
Steelers 5 3 0 0.625 202 195 7 3-2-0 2-1-0 1-1-0 4-1-0 3-2-0 1W
Panthers 5 4 0 0.556 170 205 -35 3-1-0 2-3-0 1-0-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 1W
Chiefs 5 4 0 0.556 235 159 76 4-1-0 1-3-0 1-1-0 2-3-0 3-2-0 1L
Vikings 4 4 0 0.500 182 186 -4 1-2-0 3-2-0 2-0-0 2-2-0 2-3-0 1W
Cowboys 3 4 1 0.375 246 250 -4 2-0-1 1-4-0 2-1-0 2-3-1 2-2-1 1L
Falcons 3 5 0 0.375 143 178 -35 2-2-0 1-3-0 0-2-0 2-3-0 2-3-0 3L
Ravens 3 5 0 0.375 202 216 -14 2-3-0 1-2-0 1-0-0 2-3-0 2-3-0 2W
Texans 3 5 0 0.375 168 121 47 2-2-0 1-3-0 1-1-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 1L
Bengals 3 6 0 0.333 216 300 -84 2-3-0 1-3-0 2-0-0 3-2-0 1-4-0 2L
Commanders 3 6 0 0.333 201 236 -35 2-2-0 1-4-0 1-1-0 1-5-0 1-4-0 4L
Cardinals 2 5 0 0.286 153 154 -1 1-3-0 1-2-0 0-2-0 2-3-0 0-5-0 5L
Browns 2 6 0 0.250 126 184 -58 2-2-0 0-4-0 0-3-0 1-4-0 1-4-0 1L
Raiders 2 6 0 0.250 132 210 -78 1-3-0 1-3-0 0-2-0 2-4-0 1-4-0 2L
Dolphins 2 7 0 0.222 180 243 -63 1-3-0 1-4-0 1-2-0 1-6-0 1-4-0 1L
Giants 2 7 0 0.222 197 249 -52 2-2-0 0-5-0 1-3-0 1-5-0 1-4-0 3L
Jets 1 7 0 0.125 168 221 -53 0-5-0 1-2-0 0-2-0 1-4-0 1-4-0 1W
Saints 1 8 0 0.111 138 243 -105 1-4-0 0-4-0 0-1-0 1-6-0 1-4-0 4L
Titans 1 8 0 0.111 130 257 -127 0-4-0 1-4-0 0-3-0 0-7-0 1-4-0 4L