NRG Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 19 NFL game between Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers. The game kicks off at 8:30 am with Los Angeles Chargers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday January 12, 2025 at 8:30 am
Where: NRG Stadium
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Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Chargers Preview
It wouldnt be a Wild Card round without some combination of AFC second tier competitors facing off and the Houston Texans are staples in the game that can only really be described as an very light appetiser for things to come.
A 6-2 start for the Texans was not able to be capitalised on as some high profile injuries depleted their offence and forced CJ Stroud to take a step back in his development.
Meanwhile, you have a Chargers team that managed to finish the season looking much better than their 11-6 record as the Jim Harbaugh instant turnaround paid dividends once again.
The only way Houston is going to have a chance in this game is to keep the scoring down in the high teens and contain LAs offence.
However the balance that LA can bring to the table does tip the scales in their favour, and you know Jim Harbaugh will have been on the phone to brother John whose Ravens demolished the Texans 31-2 on Christmas Day on the back of 251 rushing yards.
Even if Houston can contain the Chargers limited ground game, the resources they will have to devote to slowing down the backs will not help their pass defence, who will be sweating bullets about keeping pace with rookie sensation Ladd McConkey.
The Georgia product has been a consistent contributor to the Chargers all season and will win enough matchups to hit his yardage totals and make him a worthwhile option in the market.
That balance will be enough to give the Chargers their first playoff win in six years and move them onto the Divisional Round.
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Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Chargers Tip
We're tipping Los Angeles Chargers to win at $1.62 odds.
