The Los Angeles Chargers will travel to NRG Stadium on Sunday afternoon to take on the Houston Texans in an AFC matchup.
The Chargers are second in the AFC West with an 8-6 record and are coming off a 34-28 overtime home loss against the Kansas City Chiefs. Justin Herbert finished 22-of-38 for 236 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. The Texans are third in the AFC South with a 3-11 record and are coming off a 30-16 road win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Davis Mills went 19-of-30 for 209 yards with two touchdowns and an interception.
Chargers at Texans Stats
Looking at the Los Angeles Chargers stats
Wide receiver Keenan Allen has been playing very well this season as he has recorded 92 catches on 134 targets for 1,007 yards (10.9 yards per reception) with five receiving touchdowns. In his last game against Kansas City, Allen finished with six receptions on ten targets for 78 yards (13 yards per catch) with a touchdown reception.
The Los Angeles Chargers have been a struggling defensive unit this season as they are allowing 26.4 points per game. In their previous game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles gave up 34 points on 496 total yards of offense (410 passing, 86 rushing).
The Chiefs were able to go 7-of-12 on third down attempts and did not convert on their singular fourth down try. Los Angeles was also able to force a pair of turnovers (one fumble recovery, one interception).
Looking at the Houston Texans stats
Wide receiver Brandin Cooks has been doing exceptionally well for the Houston Texans as he has 80 receptions on 119 targets for 945 yards (11.8 yards per catch) with five touchdowns and a pair of rushing attempts 21 yards (10.5 yards per carry). In his last game against Jacksonville, Cooks finished with seven catches on ten targets for 102 yards (14.6 yards per reception) with a pair of receiving touchdowns.
The Houston Texans have been struggling a bit on the defensive end of the field as they are giving up 26.6 points per game this season. In their previous game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston allowed 16 points on 296 total yards of offense (189 passing, 107 rushing).
The Jags went 3-of-14 on third down attempts and 2-of-3 on fourth down opportunities. Jacksonville struggled to seal the deal as they went just 1-of-3 inside the red zone.
Betting Trends for Los Angeles Chargers at Houston Texans
- Chargers are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games vs. the Texans
- Chargers are 5-1 ATS in their last six December games
- Chargers are 6-2 ATS in their last eight road games
- Texans are 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine December games
- Texans are 1-4 ATS in their last five games played on FieldTurf
Who to Bet Chargers at Texans
According to the top sportsbooks across the United States, the Los Angeles Chargers are listed as 8.5 point road favorites in this matchup.
In his last three games, Justin Herbert is throwing for eight touchdowns compared to two interceptions.
The Los Angeles Chargers are pushing for a playoff spot still, and the Houston Texans are trying to get the best draft pick possible. So go with the Los Angeles Chargers to cover the spread on the road.
