Los Angeles Chargers
American Football NFL NRG Stadium Sat 11 Jan 16:30
Houston Texans
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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 10 2 0 0.833 318 226 92 4-2-0 6-0-0 3-0-0 6-2-0 5-0-0 9W
Bills 7 4 0 0.636 311 252 59 5-1-0 2-3-0 2-2-0 4-3-0 3-2-0 1L
Dolphins 4 7 0 0.364 226 269 -43 3-3-0 1-4-0 2-2-0 2-6-0 3-2-0 2W
Jets 2 9 0 0.182 219 291 -72 1-5-0 1-4-0 0-3-0 2-6-0 2-3-0 2L
AFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Ravens 6 5 0 0.545 275 261 14 3-3-0 3-2-0 2-0-0 4-3-0 5-0-0 5W
Steelers 6 5 0 0.545 274 263 11 4-2-0 2-3-0 2-1-0 5-2-0 2-3-0 1L
Bengals 3 8 0 0.273 248 360 -112 2-4-0 1-4-0 2-1-0 3-4-0 1-4-0 4L
Browns 3 8 0 0.273 186 244 -58 2-3-0 1-5-0 0-4-0 2-6-0 2-3-0 1W
AFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Colts 8 3 0 0.727 341 229 112 6-0-0 2-3-0 2-0-0 6-2-0 3-2-0 1L
Jaguars 7 4 0 0.636 267 250 17 4-2-0 3-2-0 1-1-0 4-2-0 3-2-0 2W
Texans 6 5 0 0.545 243 182 61 4-2-0 2-3-0 3-1-0 5-2-0 4-1-0 3W
Titans 1 10 0 0.091 167 303 -136 0-6-0 1-4-0 0-4-0 0-8-0 0-5-0 6L
AFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Broncos 9 2 0 0.818 257 192 65 6-0-0 3-2-0 2-1-0 6-2-0 5-0-0 8W
Chargers 7 4 0 0.636 246 238 8 4-2-0 3-2-0 3-0-0 6-2-0 3-2-0 1L
Chiefs 6 5 0 0.545 277 201 76 5-1-0 1-4-0 1-2-0 3-4-0 3-2-0 1W
Raiders 2 9 0 0.182 165 277 -112 1-5-0 1-4-0 0-3-0 2-6-0 0-5-0 5L
NFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Eagles 8 3 0 0.727 255 225 30 4-1-0 4-2-0 2-2-0 7-2-0 4-1-0 1L
Cowboys 5 5 1 0.455 320 314 6 3-1-1 2-4-0 3-1-0 3-4-1 3-2-0 2W
Commanders 3 8 0 0.273 236 296 -60 2-3-0 1-5-0 1-1-0 1-6-0 0-5-0 6L
Giants 2 10 0 0.167 264 334 -70 2-3-0 0-7-0 1-3-0 1-8-0 0-5-0 6L
NFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Bears 8 3 0 0.727 289 292 -3 4-1-0 4-2-0 1-2-0 5-2-0 4-1-0 4W
Packers 7 3 1 0.636 263 202 61 4-2-0 3-1-1 2-0-0 5-2-1 3-2-0 2W
Lions 7 4 0 0.636 326 243 83 4-1-0 3-3-0 1-2-0 4-3-0 3-2-0 1W
Vikings 4 7 0 0.364 224 255 -31 1-4-0 3-3-0 2-2-0 2-4-0 1-4-0 3L
NFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Buccaneers 6 5 0 0.545 259 284 -25 2-2-0 4-3-0 2-0-0 4-3-0 1-4-0 3L
Panthers 6 5 0 0.545 207 249 -42 3-2-0 3-3-0 2-1-0 4-2-0 3-2-0 1W
Falcons 4 7 0 0.364 219 249 -30 2-3-0 2-4-0 1-3-0 3-4-0 1-4-0 1W
Saints 2 9 0 0.182 165 274 -109 1-5-0 1-4-0 1-2-0 2-7-0 1-4-0 1L
NFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Rams 9 2 0 0.818 306 179 127 5-1-0 4-1-0 2-1-0 4-2-0 5-0-0 6W
Seahawks 8 3 0 0.727 324 217 107 3-2-0 5-1-0 2-2-0 4-3-0 4-1-0 1W
49ers 7 4 0 0.636 261 252 9 2-2-0 5-2-0 4-1-0 7-2-0 3-2-0 1W
Cardinals 3 8 0 0.273 248 283 -35 1-5-0 2-3-0 0-4-0 3-5-0 1-4-0 3L
AFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Patriots 10 2 0 0.833 318 226 92 4-2-0 6-0-0 3-0-0 6-2-0 5-0-0 9W
Broncos 9 2 0 0.818 257 192 65 6-0-0 3-2-0 2-1-0 6-2-0 5-0-0 8W
Colts 8 3 0 0.727 341 229 112 6-0-0 2-3-0 2-0-0 6-2-0 3-2-0 1L
Ravens 6 5 0 0.545 275 261 14 3-3-0 3-2-0 2-0-0 4-3-0 5-0-0 5W
Chargers 7 4 0 0.636 246 238 8 4-2-0 3-2-0 3-0-0 6-2-0 3-2-0 1L
Jaguars 7 4 0 0.636 267 250 17 4-2-0 3-2-0 1-1-0 4-2-0 3-2-0 2W
Bills 7 4 0 0.636 311 252 59 5-1-0 2-3-0 2-2-0 4-3-0 3-2-0 1L
Steelers 6 5 0 0.545 274 263 11 4-2-0 2-3-0 2-1-0 5-2-0 2-3-0 1L
Texans 6 5 0 0.545 243 182 61 4-2-0 2-3-0 3-1-0 5-2-0 4-1-0 3W
Chiefs 6 5 0 0.545 277 201 76 5-1-0 1-4-0 1-2-0 3-4-0 3-2-0 1W
Dolphins 4 7 0 0.364 226 269 -43 3-3-0 1-4-0 2-2-0 2-6-0 3-2-0 2W
Bengals 3 8 0 0.273 248 360 -112 2-4-0 1-4-0 2-1-0 3-4-0 1-4-0 4L
Browns 3 8 0 0.273 186 244 -58 2-3-0 1-5-0 0-4-0 2-6-0 2-3-0 1W
Raiders 2 9 0 0.182 165 277 -112 1-5-0 1-4-0 0-3-0 2-6-0 0-5-0 5L
Jets 2 9 0 0.182 219 291 -72 1-5-0 1-4-0 0-3-0 2-6-0 2-3-0 2L
Titans 1 10 0 0.091 167 303 -136 0-6-0 1-4-0 0-4-0 0-8-0 0-5-0 6L
NFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Rams 9 2 0 0.818 306 179 127 5-1-0 4-1-0 2-1-0 4-2-0 5-0-0 6W
Eagles 8 3 0 0.727 255 225 30 4-1-0 4-2-0 2-2-0 7-2-0 4-1-0 1L
Bears 8 3 0 0.727 289 292 -3 4-1-0 4-2-0 1-2-0 5-2-0 4-1-0 4W
Buccaneers 6 5 0 0.545 259 284 -25 2-2-0 4-3-0 2-0-0 4-3-0 1-4-0 3L
Seahawks 8 3 0 0.727 324 217 107 3-2-0 5-1-0 2-2-0 4-3-0 4-1-0 1W
Packers 7 3 1 0.636 263 202 61 4-2-0 3-1-1 2-0-0 5-2-1 3-2-0 2W
49ers 7 4 0 0.636 261 252 9 2-2-0 5-2-0 4-1-0 7-2-0 3-2-0 1W
Lions 7 4 0 0.636 326 243 83 4-1-0 3-3-0 1-2-0 4-3-0 3-2-0 1W
Panthers 6 5 0 0.545 207 249 -42 3-2-0 3-3-0 2-1-0 4-2-0 3-2-0 1W
Cowboys 5 5 1 0.455 320 314 6 3-1-1 2-4-0 3-1-0 3-4-1 3-2-0 2W
Falcons 4 7 0 0.364 219 249 -30 2-3-0 2-4-0 1-3-0 3-4-0 1-4-0 1W
Vikings 4 7 0 0.364 224 255 -31 1-4-0 3-3-0 2-2-0 2-4-0 1-4-0 3L
Cardinals 3 8 0 0.273 248 283 -35 1-5-0 2-3-0 0-4-0 3-5-0 1-4-0 3L
Commanders 3 8 0 0.273 236 296 -60 2-3-0 1-5-0 1-1-0 1-6-0 0-5-0 6L
Saints 2 9 0 0.182 165 274 -109 1-5-0 1-4-0 1-2-0 2-7-0 1-4-0 1L
Giants 2 10 0 0.167 264 334 -70 2-3-0 0-7-0 1-3-0 1-8-0 0-5-0 6L
NFL Team W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Patriots 10 2 0 0.833 318 226 92 4-2-0 6-0-0 3-0-0 6-2-0 5-0-0 9W
Broncos 9 2 0 0.818 257 192 65 6-0-0 3-2-0 2-1-0 6-2-0 5-0-0 8W
Rams 9 2 0 0.818 306 179 127 5-1-0 4-1-0 2-1-0 4-2-0 5-0-0 6W
Bears 8 3 0 0.727 289 292 -3 4-1-0 4-2-0 1-2-0 5-2-0 4-1-0 4W
Colts 8 3 0 0.727 341 229 112 6-0-0 2-3-0 2-0-0 6-2-0 3-2-0 1L
Eagles 8 3 0 0.727 255 225 30 4-1-0 4-2-0 2-2-0 7-2-0 4-1-0 1L
Seahawks 8 3 0 0.727 324 217 107 3-2-0 5-1-0 2-2-0 4-3-0 4-1-0 1W
Packers 7 3 1 0.636 263 202 61 4-2-0 3-1-1 2-0-0 5-2-1 3-2-0 2W
Bills 7 4 0 0.636 311 252 59 5-1-0 2-3-0 2-2-0 4-3-0 3-2-0 1L
Lions 7 4 0 0.636 326 243 83 4-1-0 3-3-0 1-2-0 4-3-0 3-2-0 1W
Jaguars 7 4 0 0.636 267 250 17 4-2-0 3-2-0 1-1-0 4-2-0 3-2-0 2W
Chargers 7 4 0 0.636 246 238 8 4-2-0 3-2-0 3-0-0 6-2-0 3-2-0 1L
49ers 7 4 0 0.636 261 252 9 2-2-0 5-2-0 4-1-0 7-2-0 3-2-0 1W
Ravens 6 5 0 0.545 275 261 14 3-3-0 3-2-0 2-0-0 4-3-0 5-0-0 5W
Panthers 6 5 0 0.545 207 249 -42 3-2-0 3-3-0 2-1-0 4-2-0 3-2-0 1W
Texans 6 5 0 0.545 243 182 61 4-2-0 2-3-0 3-1-0 5-2-0 4-1-0 3W
Chiefs 6 5 0 0.545 277 201 76 5-1-0 1-4-0 1-2-0 3-4-0 3-2-0 1W
Steelers 6 5 0 0.545 274 263 11 4-2-0 2-3-0 2-1-0 5-2-0 2-3-0 1L
Buccaneers 6 5 0 0.545 259 284 -25 2-2-0 4-3-0 2-0-0 4-3-0 1-4-0 3L
Cowboys 5 5 1 0.455 320 314 6 3-1-1 2-4-0 3-1-0 3-4-1 3-2-0 2W
Falcons 4 7 0 0.364 219 249 -30 2-3-0 2-4-0 1-3-0 3-4-0 1-4-0 1W
Dolphins 4 7 0 0.364 226 269 -43 3-3-0 1-4-0 2-2-0 2-6-0 3-2-0 2W
Vikings 4 7 0 0.364 224 255 -31 1-4-0 3-3-0 2-2-0 2-4-0 1-4-0 3L
Cardinals 3 8 0 0.273 248 283 -35 1-5-0 2-3-0 0-4-0 3-5-0 1-4-0 3L
Bengals 3 8 0 0.273 248 360 -112 2-4-0 1-4-0 2-1-0 3-4-0 1-4-0 4L
Browns 3 8 0 0.273 186 244 -58 2-3-0 1-5-0 0-4-0 2-6-0 2-3-0 1W
Commanders 3 8 0 0.273 236 296 -60 2-3-0 1-5-0 1-1-0 1-6-0 0-5-0 6L
Raiders 2 9 0 0.182 165 277 -112 1-5-0 1-4-0 0-3-0 2-6-0 0-5-0 5L
Saints 2 9 0 0.182 165 274 -109 1-5-0 1-4-0 1-2-0 2-7-0 1-4-0 1L
Jets 2 9 0 0.182 219 291 -72 1-5-0 1-4-0 0-3-0 2-6-0 2-3-0 2L
Giants 2 10 0 0.167 264 334 -70 2-3-0 0-7-0 1-3-0 1-8-0 0-5-0 6L
Titans 1 10 0 0.091 167 303 -136 0-6-0 1-4-0 0-4-0 0-8-0 0-5-0 6L