Our pick: Texans
HOU is the better team (+9); HOU has the QB edge (+7); LAC at home (-7)
24–18Projected score, Texans – Chargers (est.)
5.4Texans by, in points (est.)
Saved before kickoff, graded after the final. It never changes after kickoff.
What you should know
C.J. Stroud vs Justin HerbertStarting quarterbacks, Texans vs Chargers
key starter out, not on the injury reportHOU · David Montgomery
key starter out, not on the injury reportLAC · Derwin James
News the model counted before kickoff (roster and schedule facts only).
Quick answers
When do the Houston Texans play the Los Angeles Chargers?
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, at 4:05 PM ET, Week 9 of the 2026 season.
Who do we pick to win Houston Texans at Los Angeles Chargers?
The Houston Texans, est. 70% to win. The pick is saved before kickoff and never changed.
Win chanceest.Powered by niftiIQ
70%
Texans
30%
Chargers
How the number moved
24 runs before kickoff; shown: the first, every one that moved the number or the pick, and the pick of record.
| Run | Chargers win, est. | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 7:02 PM ET | 31% | HOU |
| Mon 12:02 AM ET | 29% | HOU |
| Mon 3:03 PM ET | 28% | HOU |
| Wed 7:02 PM ET pick of record | 30% | HOU |
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