Best Player Props For Chargers @ Houston

Joe Mixon has -225 yards to record at least three receptions against the LA Chargers in the Wild Card round in a great matchup.
Going over this in his last three, Ladd McConkey has -120 odds to record a reception over 24.5 yards against the Houston Texans.

HOUSTON – The Los Angeles Chargers are favored on the road against the Houston Texans for the first game of Wild Card Weekend and the 2024-25 NFL Playoffs.

Whether riding with the favorite (Chargers -160) or backing the home underdog (Texans +135), NFL betting sites have a plethora of player props for this AFC matchup.

Joe Mixon Over 2.5 Receptions -225

Joe Mixon has had a light few weeks, between a blowout loss to the Raves in week 17 and limited snaps in week 18. He has six games this season with at least three receptions and has averaged 4.4 reception targets in his seven career playoff games.

This is a great matchup for Mixon, with three of the last four Chargers’ opponents having success throwing the ball to their running backs.

Raiders running back Alexander Mattison finished with four receptions in week 18 and Javonte Williams for the Broncos recorded seven receptions in week 16. In week 15 Vs Tampa, Bucky Irving and Rachaad White hauled in two receptions each.

Ladd McConkey Longest Reception Over 24.5 -120

As a rookie, Ladd McConkey leads the Chargers in total receiving yards, receptions, and plays over 20 yards this season. He has cleared this legal sports betting line of 24.5 in eight of his 16 games played this season and in three straight games.

Week 18 Vs Raiders: 47-yard reception
Week 17 Vs Patriots: 40-yard reception
Week 16 Vs Broncos: 27-yard reception

The Texans have allowed some big plays already this season. Last week, Calvin Ridley recorded a 39-yard reception and Ty Martin hauled in a 49-yard reception for the Titans.

The week prior, the Texans allowed three Ravens players to have their longest reception over 24.5 yards, with Mark Andrews completing a 68 catch and run.

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