The Chargers will play the Texans on Saturday, January 11th, 2025, in the annual AFC Wild Card Playoffs event. The matchup takes place at NRG Stadium. Check local listings for coverage on CBS, Paramount+.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans are set to matchup on Saturday, January 11th, 2025 at NRG Stadium in the AFC Wild Card Playoffs. Let's review each team's 2024-25 regular season performance before kickoff. Statistical trends from the final weeks of the regular season, plus playoff momentum, can be especially informative when sizing up postseason NFL bet.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Los Angeles Chargers finished the 2024-25 regular season with a 96.00 power ranking based on our formula. The Houston Texans ended the regular season with a 92.33 power ranking.
- Points Scored - The Los Angeles Chargers ranked 11th (402), with the Houston Texans ranked 18th (372) for points scored during the regular season.
- Points Against - The Los Angeles Chargers ranked 29th (301) for points score against them during the regular season. Meanwhile, the Houston Texans finished up 17th (372) for points scored against.
- Team Records - The Los Angeles Chargers had a 11-6-0 2024-25 regular season record, with the Houston Texans finishing with a 10-7-0 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, the Chargers be sailin' to Houston fer a wild card showdown!
Los Angeles Chargers stand at 11-6-0, while the Houston Texans be at 10-7-0.
The march towards Super Bowl Sunday be fierce, with no quarter given.
SportsBetting3.com NFL Power Rankings favor the Chargers with a score of 96.00.
Bet on the NFL postseason at BetRivers and BetMGM, look at our sample of NFL prop bets for this game below, and review the best point spread, total, and moneyline odds for the AFC Wild Card Playoffs in the following tables.
Best Chargers at Texans Odds
| Underdog Houston Texans | Favorite Los Angeles Chargers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Houston Texans | Favorite Los Angeles Chargers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Chargers are -2.5 -120 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Texans are +2.5 +100 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 41.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 41.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Chargers are the -155 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Texans are the +130 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Chargers
Texans
1/11/25 4:30pm EST | -2.5 -120+2.5 +100 |
Underdog Houston Texans - Houston Texans bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds.
A +2.5 Houston Texans underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Chargers - Los Angeles Chargers bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds.
A -2.5 Los Angeles Chargers favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Los Angeles Chargers at Houston Texans Prop Bets
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Chargers
Texans
First Team To Score
1/11/25 4:30pm EST | -125+100Bet |
Chargers
Texans
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
1/11/25 4:30pm EST | -135+100+8000Bet |
Chargers
Texans
Game to Overtime
1/11/25 4:30pm EST | Yes +725No -2500Bet |
Chargers
Texans
Safety to be Scored
1/11/25 4:30pm EST | Yes +1000No -3000Bet |
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CJ Stroud
Interceptions Thrown
LAC at HOU 1/11/25 4:30pm EST | 0.5 o -1400.5 u +105Bet |
Justin Herbert
Interceptions Thrown
LAC at HOU 1/11/25 4:30pm EST | 0.5 o +1150.5 u -150Bet |
CJ Stroud
Longest Passing Completion
LAC at HOU 1/11/25 4:30pm EST | 35.5 o -11035.5 u -120Bet |
Justin Herbert
Longest Passing Completion
LAC at HOU 1/11/25 4:30pm EST | 36.5 o -11536.5 u -115Bet |
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Cameron Dicker
Total Kicking Points
LAC at HOU 1/11/25 4:30pm EST | 7.5 o -1307.5 u -105Bet |
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Total Kicking Points
LAC at HOU 1/11/25 4:30pm EST | 7.5 o -1057.5 u -130Bet |
CJ Stroud
Total Pass Completions
LAC at HOU 1/11/25 4:30pm EST | 21.5 o -11521.5 u -115Bet |
Justin Herbert
Total Pass Completions
LAC at HOU 1/11/25 4:30pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -130Bet |
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CJ Stroud
Total Passing Yards
LAC at HOU 1/11/25 4:30pm EST | 232.5 o -115232.5 u -115Bet |
Justin Herbert
Total Passing Yards
LAC at HOU 1/11/25 4:30pm EST | 230.5 o -115230.5 u -115Bet |
CJ Stroud
Total Touchdown Passes
LAC at HOU 1/11/25 4:30pm EST | 1.5 o +1351.5 u -185Bet |
Justin Herbert
Total Touchdown Passes
LAC at HOU 1/11/25 4:30pm EST | 1.5 o -1101.5 u -120Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Wild Card | Chargers vs Texans Saturday, January 11th, 2025 AFC Wild Card Playoffs | HOU 32, LAC 12 NRG Stadium | Texans by 20 |
| 2022 Week 4 | Chargers vs Texans Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 | LAC 34, HOU 24 NRG Stadium | Chargers by 10 |
| 2021 Week 16 | Chargers vs Texans Sunday, December 26th, 2021 | HOU 41, LAC 29 NRG Stadium | Texans by 12 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| xy - Los Angeles Chargers | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0.647 | 402 | 301 | 5-3-0 | 6-3-0 | 4-2-0 | 0.667 | 8-4-0 | 0.667 | 3W | 3-2-0 |
| xz - Houston Texans | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0.588 | 372 | 372 | 5-3-0 | 5-4-0 | 5-1-0 | 0.833 | 8-4-0 | 0.667 | 1W | 3-2-0 |
Los Angeles Chargers & Houston Texans Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
Los Angeles Chargers Futures OddsNo Super Bowl TM Los Angeles Chargers YR: futures available
Houston Texans Futures OddsNo Super Bowl TM Houston Texans YR: futures available
Los Angeles Chargers & Houston Texans Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans NFL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 11th, 2025 at 4:30 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NFL page, look for the Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NFL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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