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The Washington Commanders (5-5) take a trip to Texas to play the Houston Texans (1-7-1). Sunday’s kickoff from NRG Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Commanders vs. Texans odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The Commanders upset the previously undefeated Philadelphia Eagles 32-21 on Monday night as 11-point underdogs. The defense won the game by forcing 4 turnovers. QB Taylor Heinicke continued to shine and has great command of the team right now. He threw for 211 yards with WR Terry McLaurin having 8 receptions for 128 yards. RB Brian Robinson had 26 carries for 86 yards and 1 TD.
The Texans are on a 4-game losing streak, including a tough 24-16 loss last Sunday to New York Giants as 4.5-point underdogs. The Texans had more yards and 1st downs than the Giants, but their inability to keep the Giants offense off the field hurt them as well as their inability to limit their own turnovers, a season-long problem.
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Commanders at Texans odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:34 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Commanders -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Texans +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
- Against the spread (ATS): Commanders -3 (-117) | Texans +3 (-103)
- Over/Under (O/U): 41 (O: -113 | U: -107)
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Commanders at Texans key injuries
Commanders
- LB Cole Holcomb (foot) out
- RB J.D. McKissick (neck) IR
- QB Carson Wentz (finger) out
- DE Chase Young (knee) out
Texans
- WR Brandin Cooks (wrist) out
- DE Rasheem Green (illness) questionable
- CB Derek Stingley Jr. (hamstring) out
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Commanders at Texans picks and predictions
Prediction
Commanders 28, Texans 21
Moneyline
BET COMMANDERS -160.
The Commanders are a better team than the Texans and are riding hot after that big win vs. Philadelphia. This team looks more energized and willing to play under Heinicke than they did under Wentz. The defense is finally starting to force turnovers, which eluded them early on. McLaurin is looking like a top-10 receiver and the Texans without their best WR in Cooks won’t be able to beat this team.
Against the spread
BET COMMANDERS -3 (117).
The Commanders should win this game by at least a touchdown, but this is the NFL where anything can happen. In the last 2 losses the Texans have played decently, but the Commanders are a better team and with the level that their defense has been playing you should feel confident in them covering the spread.
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 40 (-113).
The Over is fairly safe in this game. The defense for the Commanders is very good, but the defense for the Texans is the opposite. The Commanders should be able to put up at least 4 touchdowns in this one to carry the over. The Texans run game will be able to put up points for them and if they are able to put up at least 2 TDs then Over 40 (-113) will be covered with ease.
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