Houston Texans defeat Los Angeles Chargers 44-22: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · NFL · Houston Texans 44, Los Angeles Chargers 22
The Houston Texans beat the Los Angeles Chargers 44-22 on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at SoFi Stadium. The Houston Texans covered the spread as 5.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 40.5, with 66 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers final score and game recap
The Houston Texans led 10-3 after the first quarter and 24-9 at halftime. They outscored the Los Angeles Chargers 20-13 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans): 21/35 passing for 384 yards, 5 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Kayshon Boutte (Houston Texans): 4 catches for 125 yards, 2 receiving touchdowns.
- Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers): 13/23 passing for 193 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.
- Quentin Johnston (Los Angeles Chargers): 1 catch for 58 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers?
The Houston Texans covered the spread as 5.5-point favorites, winning by 22 points.
The spread opened and closed at Houston Texans -5.5.
Did Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 66 points combined against a closing total of 40.5, over by 25.5. 33 of the 66 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 40.5.
How did AiQ's Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Houston Texans to win at -230, a win (+$43.48 on a $100 bet).
Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers game prop results: first quarter, first half and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-quarter total 7.5: the over, paying +110, with 13 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Houston Texans won the first quarter, paying -148.
- First-half moneyline: Houston Texans won the first half, paying -175.
- First-half total 20.5: the over, paying +102, with 33 points scored.
- First-half spread: Houston Texans -2.5 covered, paying -122.
- Houston Texans team total 22.5: the over, paying -130, with 44 scored.
- Los Angeles Chargers team total 17.5: the over, paying -102, with 22 scored.
Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Houston Texans at -235 and the Los Angeles Chargers at +194. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Houston Texans a 67% favorite. The Houston Texans won as the favorite at -235: $42.55 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Houston Texans, the price before the game was -230: priced below fair (−1.7% value).
Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Houston Texans 3-5 in the 2026 regular season (0-4 at home, 3-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 3 times.
This result left the Los Angeles Chargers 0-8 in the 2026 regular season (0-4 at home, 0-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 8 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 6 times. That made it eight straight losses for the Los Angeles Chargers.
What's next for Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers?
Next for the Houston Texans: at the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Next for the Los Angeles Chargers: at the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, November 16, 2026.