NFL Prop Bets: Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans - Week 9

The Houston Texans (2-5) face the Los Angeles Chargers (0-7) at SoFi Stadium for Week 9. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Texans are favored to win at -218, currently marked as 4.5-point favorites, while the Chargers are at +180.

The total points line is set at 40.5, with OVER at -118 and UNDER at -102, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 22-18 Houston.

The Texans (-115) have a 2-5-0 ATS record this season, while the Chargers (-105) hold a record of 0-6-1.
The Texans have a 4-3-0 O/U record this season (meaning four games have gone over the total points line and three have gone under). The Chargers have a 1-6-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

The Texans are averaging 23.6 points per game this season (12th in the league). Comparatively, the Chargers are averaging only 14.1 (32nd).
Defensively, the Texans are giving up 24.3 points per game this season (18th in the league), while the Chargers are giving up an average of 25.0 points (20th).

Moving the chains

With an average of 338.1, the Texans rank 15th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Chargers rank 28th with just 288.3 yards per game.
In terms of yards allowed, the Texans are giving up 342.0 per game this season (19th in the league), while the Chargers are giving up an average of 323.0 (13th).

Ascendency in the air

The Texans have recorded 253.4 passing yards per game this season (7th in the league). Comparatively, the Chargers' defense has given up 198.4 passing yards per game (7th).
Meanwhile, the Chargers have recorded 177.1 passing yards per game this season (26th in the league), while the Texans' defense has given up 244.0 passing yards per game (28th).

Advantage on the ground

Looking at the ground game, the Texans have recorded 84.7 rushing yards per game this season (29th in the league). Conversely, the Chargers are giving up 124.6 rushing yards per game (23rd).
On the other hand, the Chargers have recorded 111.1 rushing yards per game this season (18th in the league) and although not a majorly inferior ranking, they're still below the Texans' position of 11th for opponent rushing yards (conceding 98.0 per game).

Protecting the ball

Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Texans have recorded 6 total takeaways this season (T28th in the league), failing to perform to the same level as the Chargers, who have recorded 11 (T8th).
On offense, the Texans have recorded 3 total giveaways this season (T1st in the league), bettering the Chargers' number of 17 (32nd).

First to Score

The Texans are -145 to score first, while the Chargers are +114.

The Texans have scored first in three of their seven games this season.
The Chargers have scored first in two of their seven games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Texans are -150 to record the first touchdown, while the Chargers are +125.

The Texans have recorded the first touchdown in four of their seven games this season.
The Chargers have recorded the first touchdown in one of their seven games this season.

First Scoring Play

Play	Frequency	Odds
Houston Touchdown	2 / 7	+225
Houston Field Goal	1 / 7	+244
Houston Safety	0 / 7	+4900
LA Chargers Touchdown	1 / 7	+334
LA Chargers Field Goal	1 / 7	+317
LA Chargers Safety	0 / 7	+4800

Which team will get a quick start?

The Texans are -170 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Chargers are +139.

The Texans have been the first to score 10 points in three of their seven games this season.
The Chargers have been the first to score 10 points in one of their seven games this season.