AFC Wild Card: LA Chargers at Houston Texans odds and lines

Analyzing Saturday’s LA Chargers at Houston Texans odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions

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The LA Chargers (11-6) and Houston Texans (10-7) meet Saturday in the AFC Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs. Kickoff from NRG Stadium is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET (CBS/Paramount+).  Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Chargers vs. Texans odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Chargers underwent a major culture shift in the offseason, starting with the hiring of Jim Harbaugh as coach. The change paid off as they finished the season on a 3-game win streak, racking up 11 wins—an impressive 6-win improvement from last year. They capped off the regular season with a 34-20 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 18, covering as 7-point road favorites as the Over 41.5 hitting as well.

Defense led the way for L.A., holding opponents to just 17.7 points per game, the best mark in the NFL. The team also excelled at protecting the ball, forcing 21 turnovers while giving it away just 9 times all season.

QB Justin Herbert delivered his most efficient season yet, throwing 23 TDs with only 3 INTs and posting a career-high 101.7 passer rating. Rookie WR Ladd McConkey was a breakout star, finishing fourth among a loaded rookie receiver class with 1,149 yards and 7 TDs.

With this remade roster and strong momentum, the Chargers are heading to the postseason for just the second time since 2018.

The Houston Texans had a roller-coaster season, starting strong with a 5-1 record but ultimately finishing with just 2 wins in their last 7 games. They closed out the regular season with a 23-14 victory over the Tennessee Titans, covering as 2.5-point road underdogs, and hitting the Over 36.5.

RB Joe Mixon had a standout year, reaching 1,000 rushing yards for the fifth time in his career and adding double-digit TDs (11) for the second time.

QB C.J. Stroud, after an impressive rookie season, took a step back, posting fewer yards, TDs, and more INTs. Injuries to his top wide receivers didn’t help, with Stefon Diggs (8 games), Tank Dell (14 games), and Nico Collins (12 games) all missing time. Collins will be good to go for the playoffs.

After securing their first playoff win since 2019, the Texans are looking to add a second postseason victory.

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Chargers at Texans odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Chargers -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Texans +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Chargers -3 (-105) | Texans +3 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 42 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Chargers at Texans key injuries

Chargers

  • RB J.K. Dobbins (ankle) questionable
  • WR Simi Fehoko (elbow) questionable
  • WR Quentin Johnston (groin/illness) questionable
  • WR Josh Palmer (foot) out
  • LB Denzel Perryman (groin) questionable
  • OL Trey Pipkins (oblique) questionable
  • CB Ja’Sir Taylor (rib) doubtful

Texans

  • DL Denico Autry (knee) questionable
  • LB Christian Harris (ankle) questionable
  • OL Shaq Mason (knee) out
  • WR John Metchie III (shoulder) questionable
  • TE Teagan Quitoriano (calf) questionable

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Chargers at Texans picks and predictions

Prediction

Chargers 28, Texans 21

Moneyline

PASS.

Momentum will carry the Chargers (-160) to a victory on Saturday, but I’d rather get the better odds on Los Angeles with the spread.

Against the spread

BET CHARGERS -3 (-105).

It’s tough not to like the Chargers in this matchup. They’ve been one of the most reliable ATS teams, covering in 5 of their last 6 games and 12 out of 17 contests. The Texans haven’t exactly been dominant at home, finishing 5-3 and dropping 3 of their last 4 in Houston.

The Chargers’ defense is elite, allowing just 17.7 points per game (PPG)—the best in the league. They play smart, disciplined football, with only 9 turnovers all year, second-fewest in the NFL. They dominate the trenches, too, with top-tier tackles Rashawn Slater and rookie Joe Alt, plus defensive stars Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack bringing the heat off the edge.

They’re not the type of team to beat themselves, and they force their opponents into costly mistakes. Herbert has already proven he can handle this Texans defense, torching them for 340 yards and 2 touchdowns the last time he visited Houston in a 34-24 win on Oct. 2, 2022.

With their solid coaching and strong play on both sides of the ball, the Chargers are heating up at just the right time. They’re the team nobody wants to face heading into the playoffs.

Over/Under

BET OVER 42 (-110).

The Chargers’ offense is finally matching their defense, scoring 36 PPG over their last 3 games and hitting the Over in 4 straight. Houston’s been part of some high-scoring games too, going Over in 2 of their last 3. These teams combine for 45 PPG, and the Over hit in their last 2 matchups. This one’s shaping up to be another shootout.

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SportsbookWire’s NFL Wild Card picks: ML, ATS and O/U predictions for all games

The SportsbookWire staff make their NFL Wild Card picks and predictions for moneylines, spreads and totals.

Before looking at SportsbookWire staff’s NFL Wild Card picks, here are the best and worst against-the-spread (ATS) and Over/Under (O/U) records for the regular season, according to Teamrankings.com.

The Denver Broncos (10-7), Detroit Lions (15-2) and LA Chargers (11-6) — all playoff teams — tied for the top ATS mark in the league at 12-5 ATS apiece. The Lions were the best ATS team last season, also at 12-5.

The Minnesota Vikings (14-3) were a close second with an 11-5-1 ATS record, while the Arizona Cardinals (8-9), Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) and Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) checked in at 11-6 ATS each.

The Tennessee Titans (3-14) were the best NFL to team to fade — or bet against — at 2-15 ATS. The Cleveland Browns (3-14) finished 4-13 ATS, while the New York Giants (3-14) and San Francisco 49ers (6-11) were each 5-12 ATS.

As for Overs, the Baltimore Ravens (12-5), and Carolina Panthers (5-12) led the league with 13-4 Over/Under showings. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-7) finished 12-5 O/U, while 5 teams — the Buffalo Bills (13-4), Cincinnati Bengals (9-8), Dallas Cowboys (7-10), New England Patriots (4-13) and Washington Commanders (12-5) — were 11-6 O/U.

The Houston Texans (10-7) and Giants tied for the top Under mark at 6-11.

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As for the upcoming Wild Card games, there are 2 Saturday matchups, 3 Sunday games and a Monday matchups. All games ET.

Saturday

  • Chargers (11-6) at Texans (10-7), 4:30 p.m. (CBS)
  • Steelers (10-7) at Ravens (12-5), 8 p.m. (Prime Video)

Sunday

  • Broncos (10-7) at Bills (13-4), 1 p.m. (CBS)
  • Green Bay Packers (11-6) at Eagles (14-3), 4:30 p.m. (FOX)
  • Commanders (12-5) at Buccaneers (10-7), 8 p.m. (NBC)

Monday

  • Vikings (14-3) at LA Rams (10-7), 8 p.m. (ABC / ESPN)

The Kansas City Chiefs (15-2) and the Lions earned the top seeds in their respective conferences and have byes.

NFL Wild Card staff picks

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Best NFL underdog picks and predictions for Wild Card weekend

Analyzing NFL Wild Card weekend betting odds and lines, with expert predictions and picks of the 3 best underdogs to cash in on.

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The NFL regular season closed with 9 underdogs covering the spread in their games and 4 winning their games outright.

Our Week 18 underdogs went 2-1. The Pittsburgh Steelers covered the +2.5 as underdogs, but did not win straight up as we picked. The Jacksonville Jaguars (+5) covered in a 26-23 loss to the Indianapolis Colts and the LA Rams (+6.5) covered the spread in a 30-25 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

We enter the Wild Card round of the playoffs 26-27-1. In this round, 4 of the 6 home teams are favored.

Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds, and tab the best NFL Wild Card Weekend underdog bets to cash in on among SportsbookWire’s NFL expert picks and predictions.

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NFL underdog predictions: Wild Card Weekend

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STEELERS +10 (-115) at Ravens – Saturday 8 p.m. (Prime Video)

The 2 teams split their regular-season meetings, with both winning on their home field. The Ravens won by 17 points at home on Dec. 21. Baltimore’s last 4 games have been wins by at least 17 points.

The Steelers lost their final 4 games and 3 of those losses are to teams now in the postseason and by at least 14 points.

But in QB Lamar Jackson’s 7 playoff starts, the Ravens have reached 20 points twice. Playing a division rival a third time in a season in the postseason screams close game.

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BRONCOS +9 (-110) at Bills – Sunday 1 p.m. (CBS)

The Broncos’ last 8 games have been wins or losses by no more than a touchdown. In the Bills’ last 5 games, the only win by more than a touchdown was over the New York Jets.

The Broncos led the NFL in sacks with 63 and their offense averaged 32.6 points per game over their final 7 contests.

The Bills allowed over 40 points in the last 2 games they played teams currently in the playoffs.

This has the makings of a shootout.

Vikings at RAMS +1 (-115) – Monday 8 p.m. (ABC, ESPN)

Both teams lost their final regular-season game after winning streaks. The Rams had won 5 in a row and allowed 14 or fewer points in 4 of those wins.

The Vikings won 9 straight before a 31-9 loss to the Detroit Lions on the road in Week 18, forcing the 14-win Wild Card team to have to play on the road.

Vikings QB Sam Darnold has never played in the postseason and the Vikings have a history of postseason disappointments.

With both teams coming in, aside from their Week 18 losses, playing quite well, you look at the quarterbacks, the coaches and the defenses.

Rams QB Matthew Stafford has only 1 INT in his last 7 games. He has won a championship. Darnold threw 2 picks in his final 8 games.

In terms of defense, it is already noted that the Rams allowed 14 or fewer points in 4 of their final 6 games. The Vikings allowed 20 or more in 6 of their final 7 games.

In terms of coaching, Rams coach Sean McVay is 7-4 with 2 trips to the Super Bowl. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connellis 0-1 in the postseason.

Whether the game is played at SoFi Stadium or is moved to Arizona because of the wildfires in Southern California, expect the Rams to end the Vikings’ season.

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Wild Card first look: Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens odds and lines

Looking at Saturday’s Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) visit the Baltimore Ravens (12-5) Saturday in an AFC Wild Card matchup. Kickoff from M&T Bank Stadium is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Below, we look at Steelers vs. Ravens odds from BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds before making our expert NFL picks and predictions later in the week.

Pittsburgh ended its regular season on a 4-game losing streak after falling 19-17 against the Cincinnati Bengals Saturday as a 2.5-point home underdog. QB Russell Wilson went 17 of 31 for 148 yards with a TD in the loss.

Baltimore has won 4 in a row after taking care of the visiting Cleveland Browns 35-10 Saturday as a 20-point favorite. QB Lamar Jackson went 16 of 32 for 217 yards with 2 TDs while RB Derrick Henry carried the ball 20 times for 138 yards and 2 TDs.

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Steelers at Ravens odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Steelers +425 (bet $100 to win $425) | Ravens -600 (bet $600 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Steelers +9.5 (-105) | Ravens -9.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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2024 betting stats

  • ML: Steelers 10-7 | Ravens 12-5
  • ATS: Steelers 11-6 | Ravens 10-6-1
  • O/U: Steelers 8-9 | Ravens 13-4

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Steelers vs. Ravens head-to-head

As AFC North divisional opponents, the Steelers and Ravens have a storied history. Pittsburgh leads the all-time series 33-25, including 3-1 in playoff matchups.

They faced off twice this season, with the home team winning each meeting.

In their last meeting Dec. 21, the Ravens won 34-17 as 7.5-point home favorites.

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Wild Card first look: Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills odds and lines

Looking at Sunday’s Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

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The Denver Broncos (10-7) and Buffalo Bills (13-4) meet Sunday in an AFC Wild Card battle. Kickoff from Highmark Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we look at Broncos vs. Bills odds from BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds before making our expert NFL picks and predictions later in the week.

Denver blew out the Kansas City Chiefs 38-0 Sunday to secure its playoff spot while covering as an 11.5-point favorite. The Broncos outgained the Chiefs 479 yards to 98 with 29 first downs to the Chiefs’ 5. Kansas City rested its starters, but the win was still huge for the Broncos who ended a 2-game losing streak.

Buffalo lost 23-16 to the New England Patriots Sunday while failing to cover as a 3-point favorite. Buffalo rested the majority of its starters, but still gave the Patriots a battle. The loss ended a streak of 3 straight wins for the Bills.

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Broncos at Bills odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Broncos +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Bills -550 (bet $550 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Broncos +9 (-110) | Bills -9 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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2024 betting stats

  • ML: Broncos 10-7 | Bills 13-4
  • ATS: Broncos 12-5 | Bills 10-7
  • O/U: Broncos 11-6 | Bills 11-5-1

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Broncos vs. Bills head-to-head

Buffalo leads the all-time series 23-17-1, but lost 24-22 when these teams last met in November 2023. Buffalo is 3-1 in its last 4 matchups against Denver in Buffalo.

These squads have only met once in the playoffs, in the AFC Championship Game in 1992 when the Bills escaped with a 10-7 win.

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Wild Card first look: Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles odds and lines

Looking at Sunday’s Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

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The No. 7 seed Green Bay Packers (11-6) visit the No. 2 seed Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) in a Sunday tussle to advance in the NFC playoffs. The opening kickoff of the Wild Card contest at Lincoln Financial Field is at 4:30 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we look at Packers vs. Eagles odds from BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds before making our expert NFL picks and predictions later in the week.

Green Bay heads into the playoffs on a down note, having lost its last 2 games. On Sunday, the favored-by-10.5 Packers lost 24-22 to the Chicago Bears. Green Bay, a yardage top-10 on both sides of the ball, lost that finale on a 51-yard field goal as time expired.

The NFC East champion Eagles have allowed just 278.4 total yards and 17.8 points per game. Those figures rank first and third, respectively, in the NFL. On Sunday, the Eagles cranked out a 20-13 win over the 3-point-underdog New York Giants. Since Nov. 10, Philly is 8-1 straight up and 7-2 against the spread (ATS).

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Packers at Eagles odds

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  • Moneyline: Packers +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Eagles -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Packers +5 (-110) | Eagles -5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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2024 betting stats

  • ML: Packers 11-6 | Eagles 14-3
  • ATS: Packers 9-8 | Eagles 11-6
  • O/U: Packers 8-8-1 | Eagles 7-10

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Packers vs. Eagles head-to-head

Green Bay and Philadelphia have met on the gridiron 47 times, including three postseason games. The Packers lead the all-time series 28-19; the Eagles are 2-1 in playoff action (games in 1960, 2004, 2011).

The teams did meet this year to open the regular season: The Eagles nipped the Packers 34-29 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Sept. 6. Philly has won back-to-back series meetings and is 3-1 across the last four.

Games played in Philadelphia have seen the host Eagles go 11-3 since 1974. Four of the last 5 series games hosted by Philadelphia have been decided by one score.

The Packers and Eagles have met four times since 2019, and the Eagles are 3-1 ATS in that stretch. The Over prevailed in 3 of those 4 games (3-1).

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Wild Card first look: Minnesota Vikings at LA Rams odds and lines

Looking at Monday’s Minnesota Vikings at LA Rams odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

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The Minnesota Vikings (14-3) and LA Rams (10-7) will square off in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs next Monday night. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN) from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. Below, we look at Vikings vs. Rams odds from BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds before making our expert NFL picks and predictions later in the week.

The Vikings dropped to the No. 5 seed after getting trounced by the Detroit Lions 31-9 on Sunday night. The Lions secured the top seed and a first-round bye, while Minnesota will now have to go on the road against the Rams. QB Sam Darnold threw for just 166 yards on 18-for-41 passing, throwing no touchdowns or interceptions in the loss.

The Rams opted to rest most of their starters on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, keeping QB Matthew Stafford, WR Puka Nacua, RB Kyren Williams, WR Cooper Kupp and others out of the game. They lost a close one at home, 30-25, but they had already clinched the NFC West so the impact was minimal. Los Angeles dropped from the No. 3 seed to No. 4 as a result of the loss.

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Vikings at Rams odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Vikings -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Rams +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Vikings -2.5 (-110) | Rams +2.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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2024 betting stats

  • ML: Vikings 14-3 | Rams 10-7
  • ATS: Vikings 11-5-1 | Rams 9-8
  • O/U: Vikings 7-10 | Rams 8-9

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Vikings vs. Rams head-to-head

The Vikings and Rams met this season in Week 8 with LA winning 30-20 as 2.5-point underdogs at home. The total went Over the line of 46.5 points. Stafford threw for 279 yards and 4 TDs in the win, while Darnold racked up 240 yards and 2 TDs.

It was the Rams’ third straight win against the Vikings since 2018, scoring at least 30 points in all 3 games. The Rams are 3-1 against Minnesota with Sean McVay as their head coach, though they’re just 2-2 ATS in that span.

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Wild Card first look: Washington Commanders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds and lines

Looking at Sunday’s Washington Commanders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

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The No. 6-seeded Washington Commanders (12-5) take on the No. 3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-7) in a NFC Wild Card game Sunday. Kickoff is 8:15 p.m. ET from Raymond James Stadium (NBC). Below, we look at Commanders vs. Buccaneers odds from BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds before making our expert NFL picks and predictions later in the week.

The Commanders finished the regular season winning 5 consecutive games. They posted a 23-19 road win in Week 18 over the Dallas Cowboys, but  failed to cover the 7-point spread as favorites. The Under (43.5) cashed.

The Buccaneers clinched the NFC South title on Sunday with a 27-19 home win over the New Orleans Saints. They failed to cover the 15-point spread as favorites. They finished the regular season winning 2 games in a row and 6 of their last 7 contests.

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Commanders at Buccaneers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Commanders +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Buccaneers -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Commanders +3 (+100) | Buccaneers -3 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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2024 betting stats

  • ML: Commanders 12-5 | Buccaneers 10-7
  • ATS: Commanders 10-6-1 | Buccaneers 10-7
  • O/U: Commanders 11-6 | Buccaneers 12-5

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Commanders vs. Buccaneers head-to-head

The Commanders and Bucs met in Week 1 this season. The Bucs beat them 37-20 on the road behind 289 passing yards and 4 TD passes by Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield. 

The all-time series is tied 13-13 and they have met 3 times in the postseason, the Bucs holding a 2-1 advantage.

Mayfield and the Bucs made the playoffs for the second consecutive season. Mayfield is 2-2 in 4 career postseason starts.

The Commanders made the postseason with rookie QB Jayden Daniels as their starter and with Dan Quinn in his first season as head coach.

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Wild Card first look: LA Chargers at Houston Texans odds and lines

Looking at Saturday’s LA Chargers at Houston Texans odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

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The LA Chargers and Houston Texans clash in an AFC Wild Card matchup Saturday. The opening kickoff at NRG Stadium will be at 4:30 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we look at Chargers vs. Texans odds from BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds before making our expert NFL picks and predictions later in the week.

The Chargers went 11-6 in the regular season, finishing second to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West and earning the No. 5 seed in the AFC. LA closed out its regular season Sunday with a 34-20 victory over the 7-point-underdog Las Vegas Raiders. The Chargers –who rank eighth in the NFL in total yards allowed per game (324.4) — went 3-0 straight up and against the spread (ATS) over their last 3 games.

The Texans went 10-7 to win the weak AFC South crown. Houston, which ranks outside the league’s top-20 in both total offense and total defense, capped off its regular season with a Sunday 23-14 win over the Tennessee Titans as a 2.5-point underdog. The ATS win marked just the Texans’ second since Nov. 24.

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Chargers at Texans odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds. Lines last updated Monday at 8:30 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Chargers -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Texans +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Chargers -3 (-105) | Texans +3 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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2024 betting stats

  • ML: Chargers 11-6 | Texans 10-7
  • ATS: Chargers 12-5 | Texans 7-8-2
  • O/U: Chargers 8-9 | Texans 6-10-1

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Chargers vs. Texans head-to-head

The Chargers and Titans are meeting for the first time since 2022 and the 10th time overall. LA leads the series 6-3, and the most recent of those 6 wins came on Oct. 2, 2022, a 34-24 Chargers win at Houston.

LA is 4-1 across 5 all-time series meetings in Houston.

Against the number, the Chargers are 7-2 in the series. The Over has cashed in the last 2 meetings and is 6-2 across the last 6.

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LA Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s LA Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The LA Chargers (10-6) close out the regular season on the road against the Las Vegas Raiders (4-12). Kickoff is Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET from Allegiant Stadium (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Chargers vs. Raiders odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Chargers have clinched a Wild Card berth and have won 2 games in a row. Following the Pittsburgh Steelers’ loss on Saturday, the Chargers can clinch the No. 5 seed with a win over the Raiders. L.A. beat the New England Patriots on the road 40-7 last week, covering as 6-point favorites.

The Raiders, after a 10-game losing streak, have won their last 2 games. Last week, as 2-point road favorites, they beat the New Orleans Saints 25-10.

The Chargers opened the season in Week 1 beating the Raiders 22-10 at home.

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Chargers at Raiders odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds. Lines last updated at 1:49 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Chargers -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Raiders +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Chargers -7 (-110) | Raiders +7 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 42 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Chargers at Raiders key injuries

Chargers

  • RB Gus Edwards (ankle) out
  • Alohi Gilman (hamstring) questionable
  • WR Joshua Palmer (foot) out
  • LB Denzel Perryman (groin) doubtful

Raiders

  • RB Ameer Abdullah (foot) out
  • CB Nate Hobbs (illness) questionable
  • Jordan Meredith (ankle) questionable

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Chargers at Raiders picks and predictions

Prediction

Chargers 27, Raiders 17

Moneyline

The Chargers are planning on playing their starters in the regular-season finale. They scored 40 and 34 points in their last 2 games.

The Raiders have won 2 in a row and have held opponents to 13.0 points per game over the last 3 ontests, but that was against the Saints, Jacksonville Jaguars and Atlanta Falcons. Before their 2 wins, they lost 10 in a row.

With the No. 5 seed on the line and an offense that is humming, the Chargers should win, but -350 odds don’t give you enough value to make that bet.

PASS.

Against the spread

Five of the Raiders’ last 7 losses were by at least a TD while the Chargers have covered the spread in all 10 of their wins with 9 of those wins by at least 7 points.

BET CHARGERS -7 (-110).

Over/Under

The total in their season-opening matchup was 32 (a 22-10 win by the Chargers).

The Chargers’ last 3 games had totals of 47 points or more, although the Raiders’ last 5 games have not surpassed 42 total points.

BET OVER 42 (-110).

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