Chargers vs Texans – Betting Trend Alert!

Betting lines at major online sportsbooks are white hot as we look at action on the NFL Week 9 schedule.

Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX hosts the San Diego Chargers versus the Houston Texans on Sunday, November 7, 2010, at 1:00 PM EST.

One of the key tools in any betting toolbox is recognizing betting movements. Recognizing and understanding why a betting trend movement is occurring will make you a more profitable sports bettor.

Betting trends can move one way or another for several reasons. Player injuries, suspensions, in-week trades are a few reasons for betting trend movement.

Chargers @ Texans: Game Total Movement Alert!

Sportsbook.com has seen the total bet go as high as 75% on the OVER. That percentage has come down substantially as 52% of total wagers currently back the OVER.

This drop can be attributed to the fact that the Chargers receiving core is like a M*A*S*H unit. The latest casualty is All World TE Antonio Gates who has been downgraded to doubtful.

Malcom Floyd and Legedu Naanee  are both dealing with hamstring issues and are also listed as doubtful. Neither of them will play on Sunday.

That leaves Chargers QB Philip  Rivers with wide receivers Patrick Crayton, Gary Banks, Seyi Ajirotutu and, recently acquired Kelly Washington. Randy McMichael will start at tight end. Yikes!

Week 9 Betting Lines Movement: Chargers @ Texans

The latest money line wagers at Sportsbook.com have been heavily slanted at 87% on the Texans.

San Diego is the current favorite of spread bettors as 55% of the wagering action is on the Chargers.

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