Colts vs Texans Prediction & NFL Odds for Week 2
On Sunday, September 17th at 1:00 PM ET, the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. FOX is carrying television coverage the for game.
In a matchup between two AFC South teams, the Colts are 1.5 point favorites on the road. See if we think the Colts have what it takes to cover?
Prediction at a Glance for Texans vs Colts
- I’m liking the value at -1 for the Colts.
- Targeting the ML? Take the Colts.
- Strong lean on the under at 40.
Betting Odds & Lines for this Game
- Spread: Colts -1 | Texans +1.5
- Total: 40
- MoneyLine: Colts -122 | Texans +102
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Colts vs. Texans Prediction: Spread
Over their last three regular season games, the Colts have gone 0-3 straight up. Across these games, their ATS record was just 0-3, while posting an over-under record of 3-0. Across their five previous road games, Indianapolis has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 18 points per game.
Across Houston’s last three regular season games, their record sits at 0-3. Their record vs the spread sits at 1-2 in these matchups, while posting a 1-2 over-under mark. Across their last five home contests, Houston has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 19 points per game.
With the Colts coming in as 1.5-point road favorites, look for them to take advantage of a Texans team that is coming off both a straight-up and ATS loss. Our analysis points to taking the Colts against the spread.
- Free Spread Prediction Colts -1 (Bet Now)
Colts vs. Texans Prediction: MoneyLine
The Colts kicked off the season by hosting the Texans. Coming into week two they are 0-1 after a 32-31 loss. For the game, quarterback Sam Ehlinger attempted 35 passes and finished with 23 completions for 209. His passer rating for the game was 76.
To start the season, the Texans traveled to take on the Colts and notched a 32-31 win. Davis Mills wrapped up the game with 298 passing yards and a passer rating of 87. Overall, he completed 22 of 38 passes.
With the Colts coming in as 1.5-point road favorites, look for them to take advantage of a Texans team that is coming off both a straight-up and ATS loss. Our analysis points to taking the Colts against the spread.
- Free MoneyLine Prediction Colts -122 (Bet Now)
Colts vs. Texans Prediction: Total
After combining with the Texans for 63 points, the Colts have started of their season with an over/under record of 1-0. The over/under line going into the game was 37.5.
The Texans opened this season with an over/under line of 37.5 which them and the Colts failed to surpass. Their 63 points was 11th in the league in points scored in the opening week. They head into this week with an OU record of 0-1.
Coming in with an over/under line of 40, I’m going with the under as my pick. Houston has an 6.5 margin against their over/under lines so far this season.
- Free MoneyLine Prediction UNDER 40 (Bet Now)
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