Chargers vs. Texans Prediction
The Chargers have dropped back-to-back games but are favored in Houston on Sunday where they’ll visit the Texans at 1:00 p.m. ET. Will the Chargers get back on track with a win and a cover or are the Texans the better play?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
259 Los Angeles Chargers (-5.5) at 260 Houston Texans (+5.5); o/u 44.5
1:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, October 2, 2022
NRG Stadium, Houston, TX
Chargers vs. Texans Public Betting Information
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 59% of public bettors are currently backing the Chargers when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Los Angeles Chargers DFS Notes
Chargers CB J.C. Jackson (ankle) will play Week 4 against the Texans. Jackson’s Week 2 return from ankle surgery proved to be too quick, and he ended up missing last week’s loss to the Jaguars. He got in a full practice Friday, however, and was left off the final injury report. Getting the big-money corner back will be a boost to the Charger defense.
Houston Texans DFS Notes
Dameon Pierce (hip) is not on Houston’s final Week 4 injury report. He should be on the RB2/FLEX line against the Chargers in a game where the banged-up Los Angeles side has slowly bled down from favored by 6.5 points to closer to 3. If the Texans are to control the clock, Pierce will be a big factor — and the Texans did this to them last year as well. Pierce has a fairly high upside this week despite the home underdog status.
Chargers vs. Texans Betting Trends
Over is 7-1 in Chargers last 8 games following a straight up loss
Over is 7-2 in Chargers last 9 games overall
Over is 6-2 in Chargers last 8 vs. AFC
Chargers vs. Texans Prediction:
The Chargers are 6-2-1 against the spread in their last nine games played in October, are 10-4-2 against the number in their last 16 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game and are 11-3 at the betting window in their last 14 games following a double-digit loss at home. On the other side, the Texans are just 3-8 against the spread in their last 11 games played in October and are 2-6 against the number in their last eight home games versus a team with a losing road record.
NFL Week 4 Prediction: HOUSTON TEXANS +5.5