NFL Prop Bets: Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans - Week 17

The Houston Texans (10-5) face the Los Angeles Chargers (11-4) at SoFi Stadium for Week 17. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Saturday's matchup. The Chargers started the week as 2.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 1.5, leaving the Chargers at -118 and Texans at -103.

The total points line is set at 40.5, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -106, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 21-20 LA Chargers.

The Texans (-115) have an 8-7-0 ATS record this season, while the Chargers (-106) hold a record of 9-6-0.
The Texans have a 5-9-1 O/U record this season (meaning five games have gone over the total points line, nine have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Chargers have a 6-8-1 O/U record.

Points on the board

The Texans are averaging 23.1 points per game this season (19th in the league). Comparatively, the Chargers are averaging 23.3 (T16th).
Defensively, the Texans are giving up 16.6 points per game this season (1st in the league), while the Chargers are giving up an average of 20.1 points (8th).

Moving the chains

With an average of 323.9, the Texans rank 19th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Chargers rank 11th with 345.5 yards per game.
In terms of yards allowed, the Texans are giving up 272.3 per game this season (1st in the league), while the Chargers are giving up an average of 283.1 (3rd).

Ascendency in the air

The Texans have recorded 217.2 passing yards per game this season (16th in the league). Comparatively, the Chargers' defense has given up 179.3 passing yards per game (6th).
Meanwhile, the Chargers have recorded 220.2 passing yards per game this season (13th in the league), although their ranking shouldn’t strike fear into the Texans who are conceding just 176.1 passing yards per game (4th).

Advantage on the ground

Looking at the ground game, the Texans have recorded 106.7 rushing yards per game this season (23rd in the league). Conversely, the Chargers are giving up 103.8 rushing yards per game (T10th).
On the other hand, the Chargers have recorded 125.3 rushing yards per game this season (6th in the league), while the Texans are giving up 96.2 rushing yards per game (4th).

Protecting the ball

Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Texans have recorded 25 total takeaways this season (3rd in the league), while the Chargers have recorded 21 (7th).
On offense, the Texans have recorded 10 total giveaways this season (T2nd in the league), bettering the Chargers' number of 18 (T16th).

First to Score

The Texans are -115 to score first, while the Chargers are -115.

The Texans have scored first in 10 of their 15 games this season.
The Chargers have scored first in nine of their 15 games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Texans are +100 to record the first touchdown, while the Chargers are -115.

The Texans have recorded the first touchdown in eight of their 15 games this season.
The Chargers have also recorded the first touchdown in eight of their 15 games.

First Scoring Play

Play	Frequency	Odds
Houston Touchdown	4 / 15	+269
Houston Field Goal	6 / 15	+276
Houston Safety	0 / 15	+6100
LA Chargers Touchdown	5 / 15	+245
LA Chargers Field Goal	4 / 15	+299
LA Chargers Safety	0 / 15	+6300

Which team will get a quick start?

The Texans are -105 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Chargers are -114.

The Texans have been the first to score 10 points in 11 of their 15 games this season.
The Chargers have been the first to score 10 points in eight of their 15 games this season.

First Quarter Moneyline

The Chargers are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -115, while the Texans are -106.

The Texans have a 10-5-0 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Chargers hold a record of 7-7-1.

Last Time They Met

The Texans recorded a 32-12 victory over the Chargers at NRG Stadium when these teams last met in the Wild Card Round of the 2024 season.