Chargers vs. Texans Predictions and Odds - Dec 26, 2021

NFL Week 16 action continues on Sunday at 1:00PM EST as the favored Los Angeles Chargers square off with the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.

Dimers' best betting picks for Chargers vs. Texans, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Chargers vs. Texans?

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Chargers-Texans NFL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Chargers an 87% chance of defeating the Texans.

MORE: Full Betting Guide for Chargers vs. Texans

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Texans are +13.5 underdogs versus the Chargers, with -110 at BetMGM the best odds available.

For the favored Chargers (-13.5) to cover the spread, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds on offer at -105.

BetMGM has the best moneyline odds for the Texans at +500. That means you can bet $100 to profit $500, earning a total payout of $600, if they win.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Chargers at -650, where you can risk $650 to win $100, for a total payout of $750, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 45.5 with BetMGM, which has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NFL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Texans (+13.5) are a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the 45.5-point Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Chargers vs. Texans

• Spread: Texans +13.5 at -110 with BetMGM (54% probability)
• Moneyline: Chargers Win at -650 with DraftKings Sportsbook (87% probability)
• Over/Under: Under 45.5 at -110 with BetMGM (52% probability)

Chargers vs. Texans Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for LA Chargers vs. Houston at NRG Stadium on Sunday has the Chargers winning 28-16.

Use our interactive widget below to see the latest Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full coverage of this week's Chargers-Texans matchup, including pre-game predictions, computer picks, and live scores.

Chargers vs. Texans Player Props

Who will score the first touchdown in Chargers vs. Texans? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first touchdown and most likely anytime touchdown scorers for both the Chargers and Texans, as well as projected player stats.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop bets for Sunday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Los Angeles' Keenan Allen is most likely to score the first TD in Chargers vs. Texans.

DimersBOT gives Allen a 14.5% chance of scoring the first TD at NRG Stadium, while the Chargers WR is a 53.9% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.

First Touchdown Scorer Probabilities

Los Angeles Chargers

• Keenan Allen: 14.5% probability
• Justin Jackson: 13.1% probability
• Justin Herbert: 8.2% probability
• Jared Cook: 7.8% probability
• Joshua Kelley: 7.5% probability

Houston Texans

• Rex Burkhead: 11.6% probability
• Brevin Jordan: 5.5% probability
• Pharaoh Brown: 4.3% probability
• Nico Collins: 4.3% probability
• Jordan Akins: 2.9% probability

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Probabilities

Los Angeles Chargers

• Keenan Allen: 53.9% probability
• Justin Jackson: 50.2% probability
• Justin Herbert: 36.6% probability
• Jared Cook: 33.2% probability
• Joshua Kelley: 32.7% probability

Houston Texans

• Rex Burkhead: 47.2% probability
• Brevin Jordan: 26.5% probability
• Pharaoh Brown: 21.2% probability
• Nico Collins: 20.7% probability
• Jordan Akins: 15.0% probability

Projected Box Score

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Chargers' Justin Herbert is projected to have a big game with 266 passing yards and 2.3 passing touchdowns, while the Texans' Davis Mills is expected to throw for 209 yards and 1.1 TDs.

Chargers Starting QB

• Justin Herbert: 266 Passing Yards, 2.3 Passing TDs

Texans Starting QB

• Davis Mills: 209 Passing Yards, 1.1 Passing TDs

Chargers Rushing

• Justin Jackson: 57 Rushing Yards, 0.4 TDs
• Joshua Kelley: 30 Rushing Yards, 0.2 TDs
• Justin Herbert: 21 Rushing Yards, 0.3 TDs

Texans Rushing

• Rex Burkhead: 51 Rushing Yards, 0.3 TDs
• Royce Freeman: 18 Rushing Yards, 0.1 TDs
• Davis Mills: 6 Rushing Yards, 0.1 TDs

Chargers Receiving

• Keenan Allen: 70 Receiving Yards, 0.6 TDs
• Jared Cook: 34 Receiving Yards, 0.3 TDs
• Josh Palmer: 19 Receiving Yards, 0.2 TDs
• Justin Jackson: 18 Receiving Yards, 0.1 TDs
• Stephen Anderson: 12 Receiving Yards, 0.1 TDs

Texans Receiving

• Brevin Jordan: 28 Receiving Yards, 0.2 TDs
• Nico Collins: 28 Receiving Yards, 0.1 TDs
• Chris Conley: 23 Receiving Yards, 0.1 TDs
• Pharaoh Brown: 20 Receiving Yards, 0.1 TDs
• Jordan Akins: 16 Receiving Yards, 0.1 TDs

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting insights before Chargers vs. Texans on Sunday December 26, 2021.

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Chargers vs. Texans 2021 Game Info

When do the Texans play the Chargers?

• Date: Sunday December 26, 2021
• Time: 1:00PM EST / 10:00AM PST
• Venue: NRG Stadium

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