NFL Week 9 Predictions on the San Diego Chargers vs Houston Texans Betting Odds: The Houston Texans play host to the San Diego Chargers, Sunday Nov 7, as the Chargers still seek their first road win. These two last met in 2007 when the Chargers won 35-10, at home. NFL oddsmakers at SPORTSBOOK.com have the Chargers as -1.5 point road favorites over the Texans while the game's total has been posted at 50 points. Be sure to get your NFL Week 9 Predictions on the San Diego Chargers vs Houston Texans Betting Odds in now at SPORTSBOOK.com
The Chargers (3-5) (0-4 V) beat Tennessee 33-25, at home, in Week 8 and sit third in the AFC West. QB Phillip Rivers made 27 of 36 passes for 305 yards with two TD’s and an interception. RB Ryan Mathews had 15 carries for 63 yards, while FB Michael Talbert had 11 carries for 63 yards with a TD. WR Antonio Gates made five catches for 123 yards with a TD, while Darren Sproles added a TD. The Chargers defense held the Titans running game to 65 yards. The Chargers' decimated receiving corps might lean even more heavily on rookies Seyi Ajirotutu and Gary Banks this Sunday, coach Norv Turner said. Receivers Malcolm Floyd, Legedu Naanee and Buster Davis all are question marks. Naanee has missed three games, Floyd two and Davis is battling groin and rib injuries. The Chargers offense is ranked best overall (426ypg) with the best ranked pass game (315ypg) and a 15th ranked running game (111ypg). They score the fifth most amount of points per-game (26.2ppg). Antonio Gates leads their offense with nine TD’s. On defense the Chargers are ranked first overall (260ypg), with a best ranked pass rush (176ypg) and the NFL’s second best ranked rush defense (83.1ypg). The Chargers give up the 19th most amount of points per-game (21.8ppg).
The Texans (4-3) (2-2 H) lost in Indianapolis 17-30, in Week 8, and are third in the AFC South. QB Matt Schaub made 22 of 38 passes for 201 yards with one TD and an interception. RB Arian Foster had 15 carries for 102 yards with a TD, while WR Andre Johnson made seven catches for 106 yards with a TD. They must do better at holding the ball after coughing up three fumbles, but recovering two. The Texans are going to be working overtime trying to slow down the Chargers league best pass game, and don’t forget about their league best rush defense. RB Arian Foster leads their offense with 130 carries for 737 yards with seven TD’s. The Texans offense is ranked seventh best overall (367ypg) with a 13th ranked pass game (231ypg) and the NFL’s sixth best running game (136ypg). They score the ninth most points per-game (24.3ppg). Arian Foster leads the Texans offense with eight TD’s. They have the NFL’s worst overall defense (404ypg), with the NFL’s worst ranked pass rush (299ypg) and a 14th ranked rush defense (104ypg). The Texans give up the third most amount of points per-game (28.1ppg).
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Chargers are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. win.
- Chargers are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
- Chargers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games.
- Chargers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite.
- Texans are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as a home underdog.
- Texans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 9.
- Texans are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.
- Under is 4-1 in Texans last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
San Diego Chargers vs Houston Texans
When: Sun, Nov 7, 1:00 PM ET
Line: SPORTSBOOK.com
Pick: Chargers -1.5
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