The Chargers are favored on the road as they take on the Texans in an AFC wild card round matchup. The game, set for 4:30 ET on Saturday, January 11th at NRG Stadium in Houston, will be broadcast on CBS. The Chargers’ money line odds are -160, while the Texans’ money line odds are +134. The Chargers are -3 point favorites, and the over/under line is at 43.5 points. The Chargers closed the regular season with three straight wins, including a 34-20 victory over the Raiders in week 18. This put them at 11-6, good for 2nd in the AFC West and 5th in the conference. Against the spread, they went 12-4-1, including 11-2 as favorites. Their O/U record was

The Orlando Magic may have their star forward Paolo Banchero back on the court Thursday as they host the surging Minnesota Timberwolves. Banchero, who has been sidelined since Oct. 30 with a torn right oblique, hinted at his return on social media earlier this week. While listed as questionable for the game, he has reportedly been cleared to play and could make his much-anticipated return either against Minnesota or in Friday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Despite missing key players like Banchero, Jalen Suggs, and Franz Wagner, the Magic showcased their depth in a 103-94 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday. Cole Anthony stepped up with 24 points as a starter, while Wendell Carter Jr. provided a season-high

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks, fresh off a thrilling victory in Salt Lake City, look to cap their six-game road trip with another win Thursday as they face the struggling Phoenix Suns. The Hawks are riding high after Young’s half-court buzzer-beater against the Jazz, while the Suns are desperate to turn things around after a disappointing stretch. Atlanta (18-17) snapped a three-game losing streak on Tuesday with a 124-121 win over Utah, thanks to Young’s heroics. The All-Star guard delivered 24 points and a season-high 20 assists, further solidifying his position as the NBA’s assist leader with 12.2 per game. Young’s 427 total assists this season outpace second-place Tyrese Haliburton by nearly 100. Head coach Quin Snyder praised Young’s

Two of the hottest teams in the Western Conference are set to square off Thursday night as the Houston Rockets visit the Memphis Grizzlies. Both teams are punching above their weight this season, battling injuries but still delivering strong performances. With just half a game separating them in the standings, this matchup promises plenty of drama. Jaren Jackson Jr. has been nothing short of phenomenal for the Grizzlies, especially with several key players sidelined. Ja Morant (shoulder injury), Marcus Smart, Santi Aldama, and potentially Desmond Bane are all out or questionable, leaving Jackson to carry the load. And carry it, he has. In Monday’s win over the Mavericks, Jackson dropped 35 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, dished five assists, and snagged