The Los Angeles Chargers have scored on their opening drive in six consecutive games as home underdogs, a trend that could factor into Week 9 NFL longshot parlays as they host the Houston Texans as 5.5-point underdogs on Sunday.
Betting options include a Chargers first-drive touchdown at +353, a passing touchdown at +546, a rushing touchdown at +1020, or a field goal at +402. Houston has allowed only one first-drive touchdown all season.
Other home underdogs in Week 9 include the Indianapolis Colts (+5.5 vs. Dallas Cowboys), Miami Dolphins (+6.5 vs. Detroit Lions), and Minnesota Vikings (+3 vs. Buffalo Bills on Monday night).
SportsLine's computer simulation model, which has returned over $5,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since 2024, has produced a six-leg longshot parlay for Week 9 that could pay well over $1.5 million on a $10 bet. The model enters Week 9 on a 60-51 run on top-rated picks dating back to 2024.
One highlighted pick backs Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams to record 70+ receiving yards against the Dolphins at +200. Williams has averaged 77.5 receiving yards over his last four games, reaching 70 yards in three of those outings against top-10 pass defenses. The Dolphins allow the highest passer rating, completion percentage, and passing yards per attempt in the league, while ranking among the best against the run.
The parlay also includes five additional Week 9 picks from the model, including two touchdown scorer props each returning over +1200. Full details are available through SportsLine.
