The Los Angeles Rams (6-1) will be on the road this weekend, visiting the Houston Texans (1-6). They’re seeking their fourth straight win, while Houston is seeking its first victory since beating the Jaguars in Week 1. Kickoff from NRG Stadium will be at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. Below, we look at the Rams vs. Texans odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Rams are coming off a 28-19 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 7, sneaking by a winless team with a victory that was much closer than the score indicates.
QB Matthew Stafford continues to play at an MVP-type level, and the defense hasn’t allowed more than 19 points in any of its last three games. With a win, the Rams will tie the Cardinals for first place in the NFC West.
The Texans haven’t won since Week 1 against the Jaguars and the offense is a big reason for that. Houston has scored only 39 total points in its last five games, all of which were started by QB Davis Mills. He’ll get the start again on Sunday as QB Tyrod Taylor continues to recover from his hamstring injury.
Rams at Texans odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:53 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Rams -1600 (bet $1,600 to win $100) | Texans +800 (bet $100 to win $800)
- Against the spread (ATS): Rams -16.5 (-108) | Texans +16.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -117 | U: -103)
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Rams at Texans key injuries
Rams
- LT Andrew Whitworth (knee) out
- NT Sebastian Joseph-Day (chest) out
- CB Robert Rochell (knee) questionable
- CB Jalen Ramsey (illness) questionable
- S Jordan Fuller (knee) questionable
Texans
- LB Christian Kirksey (thumb) questionable
- TE Pharaoh Brown (thigh) questionable
- C Justin Britt (knee) questionable
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Rams at Texans odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Rams 31, Texans 10
Money line
This is the third straight week of fairly easy games for the Rams after beating the Giants and Lions in the last two weeks. The Texans might be the worst of the bunch, especially with Davis Mills getting the start again.
This is a game that shouldn’t be close and I don’t expect it to be. The RAMS (-1600) will win this one easily, just don’t make it a big wager because there isn’t much value.
Against the spread
The Rams were given a scare by the Lions last week, with Detroit having a chance to take the lead late in the fourth quarter. The Rams ultimately survived but it was too close for comfort.
The Texans aren’t as good as the Lions and I believe after Sunday’s scare against Detroit, the Rams will be more focused this weekend.
I like the RAMS -16.5 (-108) to cover the spread and win comfortably.
Over/Under
The Texans have scored 39 total points in their last five games, including four games with fewer than 10 points. This isn’t an offense that is going to score many points, and they’re now without RB Mark Ingram after trading him to New Orleans.
Bet the UNDER 46.5 (-103) on Sunday.
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