Best NFL Wild Card Anytime Touchdown Odds & Picks: Bet On Nico Collins ATD In Chargers At Texans?

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Written By Eli Hershkovich | Last Updated
Anytime Touchdown Odds

The odds for the NFL Wild Card playoff round officially kick off on Saturday, with the 11-6 Los Angeles Chargers battling the 10-7 Houston Texans. Justin Herbert and Co. are favored near the key number of a field goal, with a total of 42 (-110) on Bet365. Let’s assess the anytime touchdown odds for the Chargers at Texans, highlighting my favorite ATTD picks at bet365 Sportsbook.

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texans at chargers: Anytime Touchdown Odds

First TD Scorer Odds

texans wr nico collins: Nico Collins +150 on Bet365

While the Chargers are favored to advance to the divisional round, their record is a bit fraudulent. In particular, their defense has benefited from only playing a handful of quarterbacks who rank above the NFL average in EPA per dropback. They let up an average of 6.9 yards per pass attempt (YPA) against Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Patrick Mahomes (twice), Kyler Murray, and Baker Mayfield.

Enter C.J. Stroud, who has thrived versus zone-centric defenses, particularly with Collins. The fourth-year wideout has tallied the second-most yards per route run (YPRR), behind only Mike Evans, against these coverages.

Given that Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell lost for the season, the Los Angeles’ defensive backfield will undoubtedly revolve its game plan around limiting Collins. However, I still expect him to have success against this overrated unit. Consider throwing pizza money on his anytime touchdown odds.

Related: Chargers vs. Texans Odds, Picks, Predictions

texans wr dionte johnson: Diontae Johnson +500 on Bet365

Earlier in the week, Johnson’s ATTD odds were set at +900. They’re unlikely to reverse course, so bettors have missed out on the best number. Nevertheless, Houston is without a true No. 2 wide receiver, which makes his longshot odds appealing.

Johnson was sparingly utilized in the regular-season finale against the Titans, corralling 2-of-4 targets for 12 yards. His level of involvement in the Wild Card round is unknown, but this uncertainty is already baked into the betting market.

As long as you’re only betting couch change on the chance that Johnson emerges as a threat against the overrated Chargers, he’s worth a look.

chargers at texans: spread, moneyline, total

Player Pos Position Injury Status Snaps/g Snaps Per Game Comment
Houston Texans
Brandon Hill S Knee Out 0 Hill is dealing with a right knee injury and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss the 2024-25 season.
Brevin Jordan TE Knee Out 43.5 Jordan suffered a torn ACL and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
British Brooks RB Knee Out 17.6 Brooks suffered a torn meniscus and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He is expected to miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
Case Keenum QB Foot Out 0 Keenum is dealing with a foot injury and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss the 2024-25 season.
Christian Harris LB Ankle Questionable 57.3 Harris was a full participant in practice on Thursday heading into the Wild Card Round versus the Chargers.
Dalton Keene TE Knee Out 0 Keene suffered a torn ACL and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss the 2024-25 season.
Denico Autry DE Knee Questionable 33.7 Autry was a full participant in practice on Thursday heading into the Wild Card Round versus the Chargers.
Jalen Pitre S Shoulder Out 55.7 Pitre suffered a torn pectoral and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
Jamal Hill LB Hamstring Out 15.8 Hill is dealing with a hamstring injury and has been placed on the injured reserve list.
Jaylon Thomas OT Undisclosed Out 0 Thomas is battling an undisclosed injury and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss the 2024-25 season.
Jimmie Ward S Foot Out 46.5 Ward will undergo foot surgery and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
John Metchie III WR Shoulder Questionable 30.1 Metchie III was a full participant in practice on Thursday heading into the Wild Card Round versus the Chargers.
Ka’dar Hollman CB Knee Out 30.6 Hollman is dealing with a knee injury and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss at least four games.
LaDarius Henderson G Foot Out 0 Henderson underwent foot surgery and has been placed on the non-football injury list. He will miss at least four games.
Shaq Mason G Knee Out 66.9 Mason has been ruled out heading into the Wild Card Round versus the Chargers.
Stefon Diggs WR Knee Out 53.9 Diggs has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
Tank Dell WR Knee Out 45.7 Dell suffered a dislocated knee and a torn ACL and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
Teagan Quitoriano TE Knee Questionable 21.6 The Texans have opened the 21-day practice window for Quitoriano as they await his return from the injured reserve list.
Zach Thomas OT Illness Out 10.7 Thomas is dealing with an illness and has been placed on the non-football illness list. He will miss at least four games.
Los Angeles Chargers
Asante Samuel Jr. CB Shoulder Out 62.8 Samuel Jr. is dealing with an shoulder injury and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss at least four games.
Brenden Rice WR Shoulder Out 4.3 Rice is dealing with a shoulder injury and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss at least four games.
Bucky Williams OL Undisclosed Out 0 Williams is dealing with an undisclosed injury and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss the 2024-25 season.
Chris Collins OLB Undisclosed Out 0 Collins is dealing with an undisclosed injury and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss the 2024-25 season.
Chris Rumph II OLB Foot Out 0 Rumph is dealing with a foot injury and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss the 2024-25 season.
Denzel Perryman LB Groin Questionable 34.5 Perryman was a full participant in practice on Thursday heading into the Wild Card Round versus the Texans.
Elijah Molden CB Fibula Out 58.7 Molden suffered a broken fibula and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
J.K. Dobbins RB Ankle Probable 41 Dobbins was limited in practice on Thursday heading into the Wild Card Round versus the Texans but is expected to play.
Ja’Sir Taylor DB Oblique Out 38.1 Taylor is dealing with an oblique injury and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
Jalen Reagor WR Finger Out 21.5 Reagor is dealing with a finger injury and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss at least four games.
Joshua Palmer WR Foot Out 41.1 Palmer has been ruled out heading into the Wild Card Round versus the Texans.
Marcus Maye S Ankle Out 35.1 Maye is dealing with an ankle injury and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss at least four games.
Quentin Johnston WR Thigh Questionable 43.7 Johnston was limited in practice on Thursday heading into the Wild Card Round versus the Texans.
Trey Pipkins III OT Oblique Questionable 59.9 Pipkins III was limited in practice on Thursday heading into the Wild Card Round versus the Texans.
Tyler McLellan OT Undisclosed Out 0 McLellan is dealing with an undisclosed injury and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss the 2024-25 season.
Photo by Associated Press/Ashley Landis

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