Texans vs. Chargers Predictions & Opening Odds: NFL Week 17

My best Texans vs. Chargers prediction based on the opening odds for Saturday’s 4:30 p.m. ET (NFL Network) game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., focus on the great defensive play of the Texans. Below, my early picks highlight why the Texans can win, despite being 1.5-point underdogs.

Neither team has clinched a playoff berth yet. The Chargers could clinch before Saturday, but they’ll still be playing for plenty, as Los Angeles needs wins to capture the AFC West. Let's dive in as part of our NFL Week 17 predictions.

🏈 Early Texans vs. Chargers prediction & betting preview

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Texans (+100) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Texans were far from impressive against the Las Vegas Raiders last week, but they’ve won seven consecutive games, and they still boast the top-ranked total defense and scoring defense. More importantly, they’ve recorded 41 sacks this season, tied for the sixth-most, while the Chargers have allowed 51, the fifth-most.

The Texans haven’t let a team score more than 21 in six consecutive games. While the Chargers have won four straight, they’ve scored 22 or fewer in three of their last five contests.

📊 Live Texans vs. Chargers odds: Week 17

See the latest NFL odds for every game in Week 17.

🔢 Texans vs. Chargers opening odds

• Moneyline: Texans -125 | Chargers +105
• Spread: Texans -1.5 (-110) | Chargers +1.5 (-110)
• Over/Under: Over 39.5 (-110) | Under 39.5 (-110)

↔️ Texans vs. Chargers line movement

The Texans opened as favorites, but the spread has moved to favor the Chargers. The Chargers are at home and boast the better record, so I wouldn’t be surprised if this spread hits -2.5 at some point. However, with how well the Texans have played, the spread should settle back around Chargers -1 or -1.5 before kickoff.

I anticipate one of the most popular Texans vs. Chargers predictions to be the Under. However, the number is already very low, so I wouldn’t be surprised if it only drops to 38.5 or even stays put at 39.5.

📈 Texans vs. Chargers trends & betting notes: Week 17

• The Under is 9-5-1 in Texans games, but the Over has hit in back-to-back contests
• The Texans are 4-1 against the spread in their last five games
• The Chargers have covered the spread in four consecutive games
• The Under is 4-1-1 in the Chargers' last six contests

📺 How to watch Texans vs. Chargers: Week 17

• Date: Saturday, Dec. 27
• Kickoff: 4:30 p.m. ET
• Location: SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, Calif.)
• TV: NFL Network