The 0-7 Chargers are 31¢ at home, 2.9 wins below what prices expected and the furthest behind them in the league, against a 2-5 Texans team priced at 70¢ on Polymarket and Kalshi. This Texans vs Chargers prediction preview covers the price, form and injury report for Sunday, November 8, 4:05 PM ET; every game this week is on NFL predictions.
Form going in
Texans: 2-5 against 4.2 expected wins, 2.2 below what prices expected, 2nd-furthest behind prices; 3-3 on overs, average total 43.3 (Expected, season through Nov 5)
Texans: Collins holds 32% of the 219 receiving yards Kalshi's player markets list for the Texans; no teammate tops 14% (NFL USAGE, Nov 6 4:34 PM)
Chargers: 0-7 against 2.9 expected wins, 2.9 below what prices expected, furthest behind prices in the league, 4th-toughest schedule; 1-5 on overs (Expected, season through Nov 5)
Chargers: McConkey holds 33% and Johnston 22% of the 163 receiving yards Kalshi's player markets list for the Chargers (NFL USAGE, Nov 6 4:34 PM)
Price: Texans 70¢, Chargers 31¢ (Polymarket, as of Fri 5:28 PM ET)
Kalshi: Texans 70¢, Chargers 30¢
Live price and every move: NFL WIRE
Reading the price
The market leans hard toward the Texans at 70¢. The Chargers are 31¢. Kalshi has the same price. NFL power rankings rates every team from what the market paid before each game, adjusted for opponents.
Market ratings: Texans 62 (8th of 32), Chargers 49 (18th) on NFL power rankings.
Player numbers: Omarion Hampton has finished below his Kalshi rushing yards number in 6 of 7 games over the last 9 weeks; David Montgomery has finished below his Kalshi rushing yards number in 4 of 5 games over the last 9 weeks. Every player: NFL Props.
Injury report
As of Fri 5:28 PM ET. Expect updates before kickoff.
David Montgomery (Texans): Out, groin, expected back Nov 15
David Njoku (Chargers): Injured Reserve, lower leg, expected back Nov 8
Jaylin Noel (Texans): Injured Reserve, toe, expected back Feb 15
Brenen Thompson (Chargers): Doubtful, quadriceps, expected back Nov 8
Deane Leonard (Chargers): Out, concussion, expected back Nov 16
Kayode Awosika (Chargers): Doubtful, lower leg, expected back Nov 8
Reed Blankenship (Texans): Out, concussion, expected back Nov 15
Kendall Williamson (Chargers): Out, calf, expected back Nov 16
Denzel Perryman (Chargers): Injured Reserve, undisclosed, expected back Nov 8
Derwin James Jr. (Chargers): Injured Reserve, hamstring, expected back Nov 29
Player and trader markets
Touchdowns: Woody Marks 45¢, Nico Collins 37¢, Omarion Hampton 27¢ to score anytime, on Kalshi. Marks has 2 touchdowns this season, priced for 2.0. More on Touchdowns.
Fantasy: C.J. Stroud 16.0, Nico Collins 14.7, Justin Herbert 13.6 lead Kalshi’s fantasy numbers for this game. More on Fantasy.
Before kickoff
Final injury report: Friday, with game statuses (out, doubtful, questionable).
Inactives: 2:35 PM ET, 90 minutes before kickoff.
Kickoff: 4:05 PM ET.
Track the price through kickoff on NFL WIRE.
FAQ
Who is favored in Texans vs Chargers?
The Texans at 70¢, against 31¢ for the Chargers on Polymarket (Fri 5:28 PM ET).
When is Texans vs Chargers?
Sunday, November 8, at 4:05 PM ET in Los Angeles.
When is the final injury report?
For this game, the last report with game statuses comes out Friday; inactive players are named 90 minutes before kickoff.
Prices move constantly and are not advice.
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