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Houston Texans favored on road vs. Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 9

The Houston Texans are the betting favorites in their Week 9 road matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Houston Texans (1-6) travel to meet the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-6) in Week 9 Sunday tilt at 1 p.m. ET at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. Below, we take a look at the early betting odds and lines at BetMGM Sportsbook.

The Texans were dumped 35-20 at home in Week 7 by the Green Bay Packers before the bye, not only dropping to 1-6 SU, but also 1-6 ATS. Their lone win and cover came back in Week 5 as 6.5-point favorites against these same Jaguars, winning 30-14 at NRG Stadium. Passing hasn’t been a problem for the Texans, who are rolling up 282.7 yards per game through the air to rank fifth in the NFL. That’s because they can’t get the run game going, averaging just 84.9 yards per game to check in dead-last. That lack of balance on offense has been a major reason for their undoing this season. The defense is also struggling, coughing up 417.6 total yards (30th), 165.9 rushing yards (31st) and 31.0 points (30th) per game.

The Jaguars are also coming off a bye, falling 39-29 in a track meet at SoFi Stadium against the Los Angeles Chargers two weeks ago. The good news is that it was the second-highest scoring game of the season for the Jaguars. Jacksonville has averaged 23.5 PPG in four outings on the road, while scoring just 18.7 PPG in three contests at home. The Jaguars opened the season with a 27-20 win over the Indianapolis Colts back in Week 1, but it’s been all downhill every since. The Jags have dropped six straight contests while failing to cover in each of their previous five. Jacksonville is a dismal 30th in the NFL with just 96.6 rushing yards per game, and it’s 26th with 22.0 PPG overall. Defensively the Jaguars are allowing 424.4 total yards (31st), 281.9 passing yards (28th), 142.6 rushing yards (28th) and 31.4 points (31st), so this could be a wide-open affair.

Texans at Jaguars betting odds, spread and line

Odds via BetMGM; last updated Monday at 3:15 a.m. ET. 

  • Money line: Texans -286 (bet $286 to win $100) / Jaguars +235 (bet $100 to win $235) | Bet now
  • Against the spread: Texans -6.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Jaguars +6.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now
  • Total: 51.5, Over -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Under -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now

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At -286 odds, the Texans have an implied 74.09% chance of winning, or 50/143 fractional odds. Houston needs to win by 7 points for a Texans -6.5 (-110) ATS ticket to cash.

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At +235 odds, the Jaguars have an implied 29.85% chance of winning, or 47/20 fractional odds. If Jacksonville wins outright or loses by 6 or fewer points, a Jaguars +6.5 (-110) ticket cashes.

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UCF at Houston odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s UCF Knights at Houston Cougars sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The UCF Knights (3-2 overall, 2-2 AAC) visit the “Space City” Saturday to play American Athletic Conference foe Houston Cougars (2-1, 2-0) at TDECU Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the UCF-Houston college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

UCF at Houston: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:58 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: UCF -143 (bet $143 to win $100) | Houston +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Against the spread/ATS: UCF -3 (-106) | Houston +3 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 81.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

UCF at Houston: Three things to know

  1. TDECU Stadium has been approved for a 25% capacity (roughly10,000 fans) per game for the 2020 season due to COVID-19.
  2. Each side comes in off of a win last week: Houston beat and covered against Navy 37-21, while UCF beat Tulane 51-34 but couldn’t cover as a 21-point favorite. UCF beat Houston last season 44-29 but failed to cover the 22-point line.
  3. It’s Dana Holgorsen’s second season as head coach of Houston (6-9 overall record) following an eight-year stint at the helm of the West Virginia Mountaineers. Josh Heupel is in his third season as head coach of UCF and has compiled a 25-6 overall record with a 1-1 bowl game record.

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UCF at Houston: Odds, prediction, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Houston 41, UCF 35

Money line (ML)

The weather is going to be nice in Houston (+120) and both offenses should have success in the passing game. UCF (-139) has the sixth-most yards per play of any team that’s played more than one game and QB Dillon Gabriel has thrown for 400-plus yards in four of the Golden Knights’ five games.

Somehow Navy passed for 206 yards on Houston and it is 95th in opponent’s passing yards per attempt. However, both teams will have trouble running the ball and Houston’s defensive line is much nastier. They are ninth in line yards per carry (UCF is 46th), sixth in both stuff rate (UCF is 27th) and sack rate (UCF is 62nd).

Houston’s edge in pass rushing, run-stopping and opponent’s third-down conversion percentage will help Houston dictate the pace of this game, which is crucial when playing the most up-tempo team in the nation. UCF is averaging a college football-high of 91.8 plays per game.

TAKE HOUSTON (+120) to pull off a home upset.

Against the spread (ATS)

I’d prefer the spread or at least split the bet in half and BET HOUSTON +3 (-115). Especially if the Cougars are getting a full field goal. The UCF -3 (-106) side is getting 89% of the money wagered (Pregame.com/game-center), but the line has only moved a half-point in Houston’s direction.

Also, UCF is 0-4 ATS in their last four games as a favorite and just 1-4 ATS this season. Holgorsen will coach up Houston’s offense against a weak UCF defense that is 90th in opponent’s yards per game.

Over/Under (O/U)

I “LEAN” UNDER 81.5 (-110) mostly because the combined Over/Under record of UCF-Houston is 7-1. Neither team’s pass defense has looked good to start the season and that’s concerning.

But UCF has allowed 200-plus rushing yards in three of its five games and that’ll help Houston keep its offense on the field. The best way for Houston to win this game is to take the air out of the ball.

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Green Bay Packers at Houston Texans odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Green Bay Packers at Houston Texans Week 7 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Green Bay Packers (4-1) come off a tough 38-10 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6 and will play a second straight road game, against the Houston Texans (1-5) at NRG Stadium. The Texans had a difficult Week 6 loss of their own, losing 42-36 in overtime to the rival Tennessee Titans. Kickoff will be Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Packers-Texans Week 7 betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Packers at Texans betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at Friday at 5:35 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Packers -200 (bet $200, win $100) | Texans +165 (bet $100, win $165)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Packers -3.5 (-110) | Texans +3.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 56.5 (O: -115, U: -106)

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Packers at Texans game notes

  • The Packers started the season with four straight wins by at least 7 points before their Week 5 bye. The loss to the Bucs included a rare two-interception performance by QB Aaron Rodgers, including one pick-6.
  • The Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 30-14 in Week 5 for their first win of the season in their first game without fired general manager/head coach Bill O’Brien. They led after the third quarter in their loss to Tennessee.
  • Texans QB Deshaun Watson has topped 300 yards passing in three straight games. WR Will Fuller has emerged as his favorite, and most reliable, target.
  • The Packers still rank third in the NFL with 32.4 points per game after putting up just 10 on the Bucs last week. They have a balanced pass-run attack totaling 396.6 total yards per game.
  • Rodgers’ two interceptions last week were the Packers’ first two giveaways of the season; they have just three takeaways. The Texans have seven giveaways and four takeaways for a minus-3 turnover differential.

Packers at Texans key injuries

Packers

  • LB Preston Smith (shoulder) questionable
  • C Corey Linsley (back) questionable
  • S Darnell Savage (quadriceps) questionable
  • TE Robert Tonyan (ankle) questionable
  • OT David Bakhtiari (chest) questionable
  • RB Aaron Jones (calf) questionable
  • DL Montravius Adams (foot) questionable
  • CB Kevin King (quadriceps) doubtful

Texans

  • TE Jordan Akins (ankle, concussion) questionable

Packers at Texans: Odds, betting lines, picks and prediction

Prediction

Packers 31, Texans 27

Money line (?)

The PACKERS (-200) come in hungry after their tough loss against a top NFC competitor in the Buccaneers. They’ll get right with a road win over the struggling Texans. Despite Houston’s immediately improved offense sans O’Brien, the defense is still a nightmare under interim head coach Romeo Crennel.

The -200 money line tag is a fine price to pay for an angry Rodgers.

Against the spread (?)

Get better value on the spread with the PACKERS -3.5 (-110) needing to win by just 4 points. All four Texans’ losses have been by at least 6 points.

Over/Under (?)

The Packers have the more competent defense in this matchup, but it isn’t much to shake a stick at. Back the OVER 56.5 (-115) with Watson knowing full well he needs to score nearly every play to give his team a chance, and Rodgers capable of matching him.

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Houston at Navy odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Houston Cougars at Navy Midshipmen sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Houston Cougars (1-1, 1-0 AAC) and Navy Midshipmen (3-2, 3-0) clash in a Saturday American Athletic Conference battle at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md, at 3:30 p.m. ET.  We analyze the Houston-Navy college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Houston at Navy: Betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 9:33 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Houston -500 (bet $500 to win $100) | Navy +375 (bet $100 to win $375)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Houston -14 (-106) | Navy +14 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 54.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Houston at Navy: Three things to know

  1. The last two games in this series have been shootouts with each side winning one apiece. The Midshipmen defeated the Cougars 56-41 last year in Texas. In 2018, Houston topped Navy 49-36 in Maryland. Both games featured both teams compiling 500-plus yards of total offense.
  2. Navy is 3-0 in league play after defeating Tulane, Temple and East Carolina All three of those games were decided by four points or less. Dating to 2019, the Middies have won nine straight in AAC play; five of those games were decided by one score.
  3. Navy’s run defense has been pillaged for 273.8 yards per game (76th FBS) on the strength of 6.1 yards per carry. Opponents have tallied 17 ground scores in five games. Albeit in just two games, the Houston defense is at the other end of the spectrum: The Cougars yielded 70 rushing yards in their first game (Tulane) and 78 in their second (BYU).

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Houston at Navy: Odds, prediction, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Houston 35, Navy 20

Money line (ML)

PASS as there’s too much juice cutting in on value potential.

Against the Spread (ATS)

Navy QB Dalen Morris (concussion) is questionable, and backup QB Tyger Goslin doesn’t have much game experience. Houston was a minus-five in the turnover exchange in last year’s loss to Navy. That setback was part of a 1-4 stretch to end the season. But this season’s early returns have been promising. The Cougars lost to ranked BYU 43-26 on Oct. 16 after leading 26-14 late in the third quarter. BYU scored the final four TDs; two were in the last four minutes, and two were on drives of less-than-25 yards.

HOUSTON (-14) is a decent play, but pounce on the line if it drops to 13.5.

Over/Under (O/U)

This total has dropped multiple points since it was first posted. A 30% chance of rain is in the Annapolis forecast. This total is worth a LINE WATCH: a drop to 53 or 53.5 would make for an OVER play.

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