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Chargers vs Texans Predictions, Odds and Betting Trends Saturday 01-11-2025
The AFC Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs will see the Los Angeles Chargers (11-6) and Houston Texans (10-7) meeting at NRG Stadium on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
The Chargers are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-3), against the Texans. The over/under for this matchup is 41.5 points.
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Chargers vs. Texans Game Info
- Game Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
- Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- Location: Houston, Texas
- TV: CBS
Chargers vs. Texans Picks & Trends
Score Prediction
Prediction:
Chargers 23, Texans 20
Spread Pick & Trends
Pick ATS:
Pick Em
(model predicted spread is
Chargers
winning by 3 points)
- The Chargers are 12-4-1 ATS this season.
- Los Angeles is 8-1 ATS this season when playing as at least 3-point favorites.
- So far this season, eight out of the Chargers' 17 games have gone over the point total.
- Houston has compiled a 7-8-2 record against the spread this year.
- Houston has been an underdog by 3 points or more four times this year, and covered the spread in two of those games.
- In the Texans' 17 contests this year, the combined scoring has gone over the point total six times.
Total Pick & Trends
Pick OU: Over 41.5 (model projecting 42.6 points)
- Just once last season did the Chargers and their opponent combine to score more than 41.5 points.
- Houston games finished with over 41.5 points only two times last year.
- The Chargers and Texans combined to average 42.6 points per contest last season, which is 1.1 more than the total for this game.
- Last season, the opponents of these two teams posted a combined 44.2 points per game, 2.7 more than the point total in this matchup.
- The over/under in this game is 41.5 points, 3.8 higher than the average total in Chargers games last season.
- The average total points scored in Houston games last year (41.5) is 1.4 points higher than the total for this matchup.
Chargers vs. Texans Matchup Stats
| Pts | Pts Allowed | Home Pts | Home Pts Allowed | Away Pts | Away Pts Allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | 23.6 | 17.7 | 24.1 | 22 | 23.2 | 13.9 |
| Texans | 21.9 | 21.9 | 20.1 | 21.8 | 23.4 | 22 |
Team Leaders
Chargers Team Leaders
- Justin Herbert threw for 346 yards (77.8% completion rate) last week, with two touchdown passes and zero interceptions. His stats for the season are: 3,870 passing yards, 65.9%, 23 TDs and three picks. He also has 69 carries for 306 yards and two rushing TDs.
- J.K. Dobbins' overall 2024 rushing numbers are 905 yards, 195 attempts, nine touchdowns. He had 18 carries for 63 yards and zero TDs a week ago.
- The Chargers have gotten 365 rushing yards (on 101 carries) and four rushing touchdowns so far in 2024 from Gus Edwards.
- Ladd McConkey had five receptions for 95 yards and zero touchdowns last week. His numbers on the season are 82 catches, 1,149 receiving yards and seven TDs.
- A week ago, Quentin Johnston reeled in 13 balls for 186 yards and zero touchdowns. On the season, his stats are: 55 catches, 711 yards, eight TDs.
- For the Chargers, Josh Palmer has 39 receptions for 584 yards (and one touchdown) in 2024.
Texans Team Leaders
- In 15 games last season, C.J. Stroud passed for 4,108 yards (273.9 yards per game) while posting 23 touchdowns, five picks and a 63.9% completion percentage.
- In addition to the numbers he posted through the air, Stroud chipped in 167 rushing yards and three touchdowns on the ground.
- As a rusher, Joe Mixon accumulated 1,034 rushing yards with nine touchdowns for the Bengals last season.
- Mixon amassed 52 catches (3.1 per game) for 376 yards (22.1 per game) and three TDs.
- Nico Collins was an important part of the aerial attack last season, totaling 80 receptions for 1,297 yards and eight touchdowns.
Chargers vs Texans Betting Odds
Chargers vs Texans Player Props
Ladd McConkey Player Props: NFL AFC Wild Card Round vs. Texans
Ladd McConkey and the Los Angeles Chargers will play the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card Round, Saturday at 4:30 PM ET at NRG Stadium.
Chargers vs. Texans Game Details
- Day: Saturday, January 11, 2025
- Time: 4:30 PM ET
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- TV Channel: CBS
Ladd McConkey Props and Betting Odds
- Receiving yards prop: Over 79.5 (-114 for the over, -114 for the under)
- Receptions prop: Over 6.5 (+100 for the over, -130 for the under)
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Ladd McConkey Game Log
| Week | Opponent | Targets | Receptions | Yards | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | @Raiders | 7 | 5 | 39 | 1 |
| Week 2 | @Panthers | 4 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Week 3 | @Steelers | 6 | 3 | 44 | 0 |
| Week 4 | @Chiefs | 7 | 5 | 67 | 1 |
| Week 6 | @Broncos | 8 | 4 | 43 | 0 |
| Week 7 | @Cardinals | 7 | 5 | 46 | 0 |
| Week 8 | @Saints | 6 | 6 | 111 | 2 |
| Week 9 | @Browns | 7 | 5 | 64 | 0 |
| Week 10 | @Titans | 2 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Week 11 | @Bengals | 9 | 6 | 123 | 0 |
| Week 12 | @Ravens | 6 | 6 | 83 | 0 |
| Week 13 | @Falcons | 12 | 9 | 117 | 0 |
| Week 15 | @Buccaneers | 7 | 5 | 58 | 1 |
| Week 16 | @Broncos | 6 | 6 | 87 | 0 |
| Week 17 | @Patriots | 10 | 8 | 94 | 2 |
| Week 18 | @Raiders | 8 | 5 | 95 | 0 |
Texans Defensive Stats
- The Texans' pass defense is the NFL's sixth-ranked squad this year after allowing passing 201 yards per game.
- Houston has conceded 31 passing touchdowns on the season (1.8 per game), which ranks 30th among NFL defenses.
- Opposing quarterbacks have thrown 19 interceptions against the Texans this year (1.1 per game). The Texans' defense ranks second in that category.
- Against the run, the defense for Houston ranks 11th in the NFL after giving up 114 yards per game.
- McConkey and the Chargers will face off against the NFL's fourth-ranked defense in terms of rushing touchdowns allowed (11).
C.J. Stroud Player Props: NFL AFC Wild Card Round vs. Chargers
C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans will meet the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC Wild Card Round, Saturday at 4:30 PM ET at NRG Stadium.
Texans vs. Chargers Game Details
- Day: Saturday, January 11, 2025
- Time: 4:30 PM ET
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- TV Channel: CBS
C.J. Stroud Props and Betting Odds
- Passing completions prop: Over 21.5 (-106 for the over, -122 for the under)
- Passing TDs prop: Over 1.5 (+140 for the over, -185 for the under)
- Passing interceptions prop: Over 0.5 (-135 for the over, +105 for the under)
- Passing yards prop: Over 232.5 (-114 for the over, -114 for the under)
- Rushing yards prop: Over 15.5 (-114 for the over, -114 for the under)
- Rushing attempts prop: Over 3.5 (+110 for the over, -143 for the under)
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C.J. Stroud Game Log
| Week | Opponent | Pass Comp. | Pass Att. | Pass Yards | Pass TDs | INTs | Rush Att. | Rush Yards | Rush TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | @Colts | 24 | 32 | 234 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0 |
| Week 2 | @Bears | 23 | 36 | 260 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Week 3 | @Vikings | 20 | 31 | 215 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
| Week 4 | @Jaguars | 27 | 40 | 345 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
| Week 5 | @Bills | 28 | 38 | 331 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 0 |
| Week 6 | @Patriots | 20 | 31 | 192 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Week 7 | @Packers | 10 | 21 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 0 |
| Week 8 | @Colts | 25 | 37 | 285 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -10 | 0 |
| Week 9 | @Jets | 11 | 30 | 191 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 59 | 0 |
| Week 10 | @Lions | 19 | 33 | 232 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Week 11 | @Cowboys | 23 | 34 | 257 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 0 |
| Week 12 | @Titans | 20 | 33 | 247 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| Week 13 | @Jaguars | 22 | 34 | 242 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| Week 15 | @Dolphins | 18 | 26 | 131 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Week 16 | @Chiefs | 23 | 39 | 244 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Week 17 | @Ravens | 17 | 31 | 185 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Week 18 | @Titans | 6 | 6 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chargers Defensive Stats
- The Chargers' pass defense is conceding 206.9 yards per game this year, the seventh-ranked pass defense in the NFL.
- At 1.4 passing touchdowns conceded per game on the season, Los Angeles' defense ranks 12th in the NFL.
- The Chargers' defense has picked off opposing QBs 15 times so far this year (0.9 per game) to rankeighth in the NFL.
- Stroud will go up against a defense from Los Angeles that allows 117.5 rushing yards per game to be the NFL's 14th-ranked rush defense.
- Stroud and the Texans will square off against the NFL's top defense in terms of rushing touchdowns allowed (seven).
Nico Collins Player Props: NFL AFC Wild Card Round vs. Chargers
On Saturday at 4:30 PM ET, Nico Collins and the Houston Texans play the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC Wild Card Round.
Texans vs. Chargers Game Details
- Day: Saturday, January 11, 2025
- Time: 4:30 PM ET
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- TV Channel: CBS
Nico Collins Props and Betting Odds
- Receiving yards prop: Over 88.5 (-114 for the over, -114 for the under)
- Receptions prop: Over 6.5 (+110 for the over, -143 for the under)
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Nico Collins Game Log
| Week | Opponent | Targets | Receptions | Yards | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | @Colts | 8 | 6 | 117 | 0 |
| Week 2 | @Bears | 10 | 8 | 135 | 1 |
| Week 3 | @Vikings | 10 | 4 | 86 | 0 |
| Week 4 | @Jaguars | 15 | 12 | 151 | 1 |
| Week 5 | @Bills | 2 | 2 | 78 | 1 |
| Week 11 | @Cowboys | 7 | 4 | 54 | 0 |
| Week 12 | @Titans | 9 | 5 | 92 | 1 |
| Week 13 | @Jaguars | 11 | 8 | 119 | 0 |
| Week 15 | @Dolphins | 6 | 4 | 17 | 2 |
| Week 16 | @Chiefs | 10 | 7 | 60 | 0 |
| Week 17 | @Ravens | 6 | 3 | 59 | 0 |
| Week 18 | @Titans | 5 | 5 | 38 | 1 |
Chargers Defensive Stats
- The 206.9 passing yards per game the Chargers' defense is giving up makes the squad the seventh-ranked pass defense in the NFL.
- With 24 passing TDs allowed on the season, Los Angeles' defense ranks 12th in NFL play.
- The Chargers' defense has picked off opposing QBs 15 times so far this year (0.9 per game) to rankeighth in the NFL.
- Allowing 117.5 rushing yards per game, the defense of Los Angeles is the 14th-ranked run defense in the NFL.
- The Chargers have given up seven rushing touchdowns to rank first in NFL play.
Justin Herbert Player Props: NFL AFC Wild Card Round vs. Texans
Coming off a two-touchdown, 346-yard passing game, Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers will face the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card Round, on Saturday at 4:30 PM ET.
Chargers vs. Texans Game Details
- Day: Saturday, January 11, 2025
- Time: 4:30 PM ET
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- TV Channel: CBS
Justin Herbert Props and Betting Odds
- Passing completions prop: Over 20.5 (-123 for the over, -105 for the under)
- Passing TDs prop: Over 1.5 (-120 for the over, -108 for the under)
- Passing interceptions prop: Over 0.5 (+130 for the over, -169 for the under)
- Passing yards prop: Over 235.5 (-123 for the over, -105 for the under)
- Rushing yards prop: Over 21.5 (-114 for the over, -114 for the under)
- Rushing attempts prop: Over 4.5 (-114 for the over, -114 for the under)
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Justin Herbert Game Log
| Week | Opponent | Pass Comp. | Pass Att. | Pass Yards | Pass TDs | INTs | Rush Att. | Rush Yards | Rush TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | @Raiders | 17 | 26 | 144 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| Week 2 | @Panthers | 14 | 20 | 130 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 0 |
| Week 3 | @Steelers | 12 | 18 | 125 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 4 | @Chiefs | 16 | 27 | 179 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 6 | @Broncos | 21 | 34 | 237 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Week 7 | @Cardinals | 27 | 39 | 349 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Week 8 | @Saints | 20 | 32 | 279 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 49 | 0 |
| Week 9 | @Browns | 18 | 27 | 282 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Week 10 | @Titans | 14 | 18 | 164 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 32 | 1 |
| Week 11 | @Bengals | 17 | 36 | 297 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 65 | 0 |
| Week 12 | @Ravens | 21 | 36 | 218 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 1 |
| Week 13 | @Falcons | 16 | 23 | 147 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Week 14 | @Chiefs | 21 | 30 | 213 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0 |
| Week 15 | @Buccaneers | 21 | 33 | 195 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 16 | @Broncos | 23 | 31 | 284 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 28 | 0 |
| Week 17 | @Patriots | 26 | 38 | 281 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
| Week 18 | @Raiders | 28 | 36 | 346 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 42 | 0 |
Texans Defensive Stats
- The Texans' have the NFL's sixth-ranked pass defense this year after allowing passing 201 yards per game.
- Houston has given up 31 passing touchdowns on the season (1.8 per game), which ranks 30th among NFL defenses.
- With 19 interceptions so far this year, the Texans defense ranks second in the NFL.
- The defense of Houston gives up 114 rushing yards per game, the NFL's 11th-ranked rush defense.
- The Texans have given up 11 rushing touchdowns to rank fourth in league play.
Joe Mixon Player Props: NFL AFC Wild Card Round vs. Chargers
In the AFC Wild Card Round, Joe Mixon and the Houston Texans will play the Los Angeles Chargers, on Saturday at 4:30 PM ET.
Texans vs. Chargers Game Details
- Day: Saturday, January 11, 2025
- Time: 4:30 PM ET
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- TV Channel: CBS
Joe Mixon Props and Betting Odds
- Rushing yards prop: Over 73.5 (-114 for the over, -114 for the under)
- Rushing attempts prop: Over 18.5 (-105 for the over, -123 for the under)
- Receiving yards prop: Over 21.5 (-122 for the over, -106 for the under)
- Receptions prop: Over 3.5 (+110 for the over, -143 for the under)
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Joe Mixon Game Log
| Week | Opponent | Carries | Rush Yards | Rush TDs | Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | @Colts | 30 | 159 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| Week 2 | @Bears | 9 | 25 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| Week 6 | @Patriots | 13 | 102 | 1 | 2 | 30 | 1 |
| Week 7 | @Packers | 25 | 115 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Week 8 | @Colts | 25 | 102 | 1 | 4 | 32 | 0 |
| Week 9 | @Jets | 24 | 106 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 10 | @Lions | 25 | 46 | 1 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Week 11 | @Cowboys | 20 | 109 | 3 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Week 12 | @Titans | 14 | 22 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 0 |
| Week 13 | @Jaguars | 20 | 101 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 0 |
| Week 15 | @Dolphins | 12 | 23 | 0 | 5 | 33 | 0 |
| Week 16 | @Chiefs | 14 | 57 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Week 17 | @Ravens | 9 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Week 18 | @Titans | 5 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Chargers Defensive Stats
- The 206.9 passing yards the Chargers' defense allows per game makes them the NFL's seventh-ranked pass defense this year.
- Los Angeles has given up 24 touchdowns through the air on the season (1.4 per game). It is 12th in the NFL in that category.
- The Chargers have collected 15 interceptions so far this year to rank eighth in the NFL.
- The defense of Los Angeles allows 117.5 rushing yards per game, the NFL's 14th-ranked rush defense.
- This year, the Chargers rank first in NFL play in rushing touchdowns allowed (seven).
Quentin Johnston Player Props: NFL AFC Wild Card Round vs. Texans
Quentin Johnston and the Los Angeles Chargers will face the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card Round, Saturday at 4:30 PM ET at NRG Stadium.
Chargers vs. Texans Game Details
- Day: Saturday, January 11, 2025
- Time: 4:30 PM ET
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- TV Channel: CBS
Quentin Johnston Props and Betting Odds
- Receiving yards prop: Over 47.5 (-122 for the over, -106 for the under)
- Receptions prop: Over 4.5 (+130 for the over, -169 for the under)
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Quentin Johnston Game Log
| Week | Opponent | Targets | Receptions | Yards | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | @Raiders | 5 | 3 | 38 | 0 |
| Week 2 | @Panthers | 6 | 5 | 51 | 2 |
| Week 3 | @Steelers | 2 | 2 | 44 | 1 |
| Week 4 | @Chiefs | 5 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Week 6 | @Broncos | 4 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| Week 9 | @Browns | 5 | 4 | 118 | 1 |
| Week 10 | @Titans | 2 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Week 11 | @Bengals | 8 | 2 | 48 | 1 |
| Week 12 | @Ravens | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 13 | @Falcons | 4 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Week 14 | @Chiefs | 7 | 5 | 48 | 1 |
| Week 15 | @Buccaneers | 10 | 5 | 45 | 1 |
| Week 16 | @Broncos | 6 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| Week 17 | @Patriots | 8 | 5 | 48 | 0 |
| Week 18 | @Raiders | 14 | 13 | 186 | 0 |
Texans Defensive Stats
- The Texans' pass defense is the NFL's sixth-ranked squad this year after giving up passing 201 yards per game.
- Houston has allowed 31 touchdowns through the air on the season (1.8 per game). It is 30th in the NFL in that category.
- With 19 interceptions this year, the Texans defense ranks second in the league.
- Johnston will go up against a defense from Houston that gives up 114 rushing yards per game to be the NFL's 11th-ranked rush defense.
- This season the Texans have allowed 11 total rushing TDs, which ranks fourth in league play.
J.K. Dobbins Player Props: NFL AFC Wild Card Round vs. Texans
The Los Angeles Chargers, with running back J.K. Dobbins, will take on the Houston Texans on Saturday at 4:30 PM ET, in the AFC Wild Card Round. Here are his numbers -- 18 carries, 63 yards -- from his previous game.
Chargers vs. Texans Game Details
- Day: Saturday, January 11, 2025
- Time: 4:30 PM ET
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- TV Channel: CBS
J.K. Dobbins Props and Betting Odds
- Rushing yards prop: Over 59.5 (-114 for the over, -114 for the under)
- Rushing attempts prop: Over 14.5 (-135 for the over, +105 for the under)
- Receiving yards prop: Over 12.5 (-114 for the over, -114 for the under)
- Receptions prop: Over 2.5 (+134 for the over, -175 for the under)
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J.K. Dobbins Game Log
| Week | Opponent | Carries | Rush Yards | Rush TDs | Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | @Raiders | 10 | 135 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Week 2 | @Panthers | 17 | 131 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 3 | @Steelers | 15 | 44 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
| Week 4 | @Chiefs | 14 | 32 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 0 |
| Week 6 | @Broncos | 25 | 96 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Week 7 | @Cardinals | 14 | 40 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 0 |
| Week 8 | @Saints | 17 | 57 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
| Week 9 | @Browns | 14 | 85 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Week 10 | @Titans | 15 | 50 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Week 11 | @Bengals | 11 | 56 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Week 12 | @Ravens | 6 | 40 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| Week 17 | @Patriots | 19 | 76 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Week 18 | @Raiders | 18 | 63 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
Texans Defensive Stats
- The 201 passing yards per game the Texans' defense is allowing makes the squad the sixth-ranked pass defense in the NFL.
- With 31 passing TDs conceded on the season, Houston's defense ranks 30th in NFL play.
- Opposing quarterbacks have thrown 19 interceptions against the Texans this year (1.1 per game). The Texans' defense ranks second in that category.
- The defense of Houston allows 114 rushing yards per game, the NFL's 11th-ranked rush defense.
- This year, the Texans rank fourth in league play in rushing touchdowns allowed (11).
Houston Texans
Los Angeles Chargers
