Week 9 · Sunday, November 8, 4:05 PM ET
Houston Texans at Los Angeles Chargers
Chargers +3 at our first look, +5 now. 2 injury reports on file. Team pages: Texans · Chargers
Conditions: Indoors.
The read so far
News: Texans 0.0 · Chargers +0.2. Market: moved 2 toward the Texans.
Houston Texans 0.0
No news that moves the number.
Los Angeles Chargers +0.2
| CB Donte Jackson Out → Questionable · 0.2 if out, sits 36% of the time |
Questionable | +0.2 |
Each player counted once: his whole week, first status to last, in points from his team's side (−0.9 costs his team 0.9). A unit missing two or three starters counts extra. A questionable starter counts at his chance of sitting (shown beside him with his full value if he's ruled out). After the inactive list, a questionable starter who isn't on it is playing.
Line Movement
Data
| Cause | When | Move |
|---|---|---|
| Opening line | +3 | |
| Market move, no reported news | Tue Oct 27, 9:36 PM ET | +0.5 |
| Reaction to last week's game | Sun Nov 1, 9:20 PM ET | +1.5 |
| Line now | +5 |
Data
| Cause | When | Move |
|---|---|---|
| Opening line | 41.0% (+144) | |
| Market move, no reported news | Tue Oct 27, 9:36 PM ET | 36.0% (+178) |
| Reaction to last week's game | Sun Nov 1, 9:20 PM ET | 31.9% (+213) |
| Less than the spread implies | 33.5% (+199) | |
| Line now | 33.5% (+199) |
Data
| Cause | When | Move |
|---|---|---|
| Opening line | 42.5 | |
| Reaction to last week's game | Sun Nov 1, 10:23 PM ET | -2 |
| Line now | 40.5 |
Notes
Total drops 1.5 for Texans at Chargers after last week's results
The consensus total on Texans at Chargers has moved from 42 to 40.5. The move began within hours of the teams' last games: the market re-rating them on what it just saw, not a news story.
LAC since this note: +5 → +5 (no move)
Line moves 1.5 toward the Texans after last week's results
The consensus spread on Texans at Chargers has moved from +3.5 to +5 (home side). The move began within hours of the teams' last games: the market re-rating them on what it just saw, not a news story.
LAC since this note: +4.5 → +5 (+0.5)
Line moves 1.5 toward the Texans with no reported news
The consensus spread on Texans at Chargers has moved from +3.5 to +5 (home side). Neither team has reported news that explains it yet; moves like this often come before a story breaks.
LAC since this note: +4 → +5 (+1.0)
Total rises 2 for Texans at Chargers with no reported news
The consensus total on Texans at Chargers has moved from 40.5 to 42.5. Neither team has reported news that explains it yet; moves like this often come before a story breaks.
LAC since this note: +4 → +5 (+1.0)
Line moves 1.5 toward the Texans with no reported news
The consensus spread on Texans at Chargers has moved from +3.5 to +5 (home side). Neither team has reported news that explains it yet; moves like this often come before a story breaks.
LAC since this note: +4.5 → +5 (+0.5)
Total drops 2 for Texans at Chargers with no reported news
The consensus total on Texans at Chargers has moved from 42.5 to 40.5. Neither team has reported news that explains it yet; moves like this often come before a story breaks.
LAC since this note: +4.5 → +5 (+0.5)
Texans shelve rookie receiver Noel, add Demercado off waivers
Houston placed wide receiver Jaylin Noel on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least the next several games. The Texans also claimed running back Emari Demercado after Dallas released him, adding depth to their backfield. ProFootballTalk
HOU since this note: −3.5 → −5 (−1.5)
Injury Report
Houston Texans
Nothing on the report.
Los Angeles Chargers
| Player | Change | Worth | Played |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB Donte Jackson Tue 8:27 AM |
Out → Questionable | −0.2 | — |
| G Kayode Awosika Tue 8:27 AM |
Out → Questionable | −0.0 | — |
Out long-term, already in the line: Rashawn Slater (OL · IR · since Week 5), Trey Pipkins (OL · IR · since Week 3), Derwin James (DB · IR · since Week 8), Trevor Penning (OL · IR · since Week 5).
Worth = points against the team from that change in his chance of playing, on our valuation of him over his backup.
Every Book · Chargers side
| Book | Spread | Price | Moneyline | Decimal | Win % (no-vig) | Total | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consensus | +5 | — | +199 | 2.99 | 33.5% | 40.5 | Tue 7:58 PM |
| Kalshi | +5 | — | +199 | 2.99 | 33.5% | 40.5 | Tue 7:58 PM |
| DraftKings | +3.5 | −110 | +154 | 2.54 | 37.8% | 42.5 | Sun 12:04 AM |
| FanDuel | +3.5 | −105 | +160 | 2.60 | 37.0% | 42.5 | Sun 12:04 AM |
| Caesars | +3.5 | −107 | +155 | 2.55 | 37.4% | 42.5 | Sun 12:04 AM |
| BetRivers | +3.5 | −117 | +140 | 2.40 | 39.5% | 42.5 | Sun 12:04 AM |
| BetOnline | +4 | −115 | — | — | — | 42.5 | Sun 12:04 AM |
| LowVig | +4 | −110 | — | — | — | 42.5 | Sun 12:04 AM |
| MyBookie | +3.5 | −110 | +154 | 2.54 | 37.5% | 42.5 | Sun 12:04 AM |
| BetUS | +4 | −110 | — | — | — | 42 | Sun 12:04 AM |
Best for HOU: BetRivers −3.5 (−105)Best for LAC: FanDuel +3.5 (−105)
Latest quotes. Kalshi's percentage is its contract price; its odds are that price with no margin. The Texans side is the mirror image.