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Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans Week 17 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

Entering Week 17 with the AFC South title on the line, the Tennessee Titans (10-5) visit the Houston Texans (4-11) Sunday. Kickoff is slated for 4:25 p.m. ET at NRG Stadium. Below, we preview the Titans-Texans betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Titans at Texans: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 3:13 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Titans -375 (bet $375 to win $100) | Texans +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Titans -7.5 (-110) | Texans +7.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 55.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Titans at Texans: Game notes

  • The Titans will clinch the AFC South with a victory. If they lose, they can still win the division if the Indianapolis Colts lose to the Jacksonville Jaguars. There are several other scenarios where Indy can win the division or at least clinch a wild-card berth.
  • Titans RB Derrick Henry leads the NFL with 1,777 rushing yards and has 15 rushing touchdowns. No player has had more offensive touches than Henry.
  • Texans QB Deshaun Watson has 30 touchdown passes and only six interceptions. He has had zero interceptions in nine of his last 10 games.
  • The Titans average 30.0 points per game to rank third in the NFL.
  • Titans QB Ryan Tannehill has thrown 32 touchdown passes against seven interceptions. He threw four TDs in a 42-36 overtime win vs. the Texans earlier this season.

Titans at Texans: Key injuries

Titans

  • OLB Derick Roberson (hamstring) questionable

Texans

  • CB Phillip Gaines (knee) questionable
  • RB Duke Johnson (neck) questionable
  • LT Laremy Tunsil (concussion) doubtful

Titans at Texans: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Titans 34, Texans 24

Money line (?)

The Texans have lost four in a row and can only play spoiler. The Titans are coming off an embarrassing 40-14 loss at the Green Bay Packers. Tennessee will get back on track. Take the TITANS -375.

Against the spread (?)

The two teams played a one-score game earlier this season, with the Titans pulling out a 42-36 overtime victory. Tennessee has covered the spread in four of its last six games, while Houston has failed to cover in three of its last four games during. Houston has one of the league’s worst ATS records as an underdog this season, going 3-6. Take the TITANS -7.5 (-110).

Over/Under (?)

The total is high, but the Titans have seen their games go Over in two in a row and in six of seven. The Texans’ Week 16 contest also went Over, although the previous three went Under. The two teams combined for 78 points in their first meeting. Take the OVER 55.5 (-115).

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Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans Week 16 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Cincinnati Bengals (3-10-1) take on the Houston Texans (4-10) on the road in Week 16. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET at NRG Stadium in Houston Sunday afternoon. Below, we preview the Bengals-Texans betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Bengals at Texans: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:56 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Bengals  +270 (bet $100 to win $270) | Texans -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Bengals +7 (-110) | Texans -7 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 46.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Bengals at Texans: Game notes

  • The Texans have lost three in a row, while the Bengals are coming off an upset win to snap a five-game skid.
  • The Texans had QB Deshaun Watson and LT Laremy Tunsil selected to the Pro Bowl this week. No Bengals players were selected.
  • Watson is having a fine season. He has passed for 4,134 yards, 27 touchdowns and only six interceptions.
  • The Texans have the league’s worst rushing attack, averaging only 86.0 yards per game.
  • Cincinnati has the league’s third-worst scoring offense, putting up only 19.4 points per contest.

Bengals at Texans: Key injuries

Bengals

  • WR Tyler Boyd (concussion) out
  • C B.J. Finney (abdomen) out
  • LB Logan Wilson (ankle) questionable

Texans

  • RB Duke Johnson (neck) out
  • CB Phillip Gaines (knee) questionable

Bengals at Texans: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Texans 23, Bengals 17

Money line (?)

Considering their records, neither team has won much and has been bad money line bets. Two of the Bengals’ wins and their tie came as underdogs, but they have been underdogs in 13 of their 14 previous games. Houston has only been favored five previous times this season but has won three of them. Take the TEXANS (-350).

Against the spread (?)

Cincinnati has been quite good when it comes to beating the spread. While they are 3-10-1 on the season straight up, they are 8-6 ATS, while Houston’s cover percentage is the second-lowest in the league at 35.7%. The Texans covered the spread in two of five games in which they have been favored. Take the BENGALS +7 (-110). 

Over/Under (?)

While the Bengals’ win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15 went Over, their games went Under in the previous four games. Houston’s games have gone Under in three straight and in five of their last six. Take UNDER 46.5 POINTS (-115). 

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Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts Week 15 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Houston Texans (4-9) visit the Indianapolis Colts (9-4) Sunday of Week 15 for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Below, we preview the Texans-Colts betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Texans at Colts: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 3:45 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Texans +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Colts -375 (bet $375 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Texans +7.5 (-110) | Colts -7.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 50.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Texans at Colts: Game notes

  • The Texans enter on a two-game skid, including a 36-7 loss at the Chicago Bears in Week 14. The Texans, who were 1-point favorites, trailed 30-7 at the break and never threatened in the second half. Houston’s defense, which ranks 31st in total yards allowed per game (406.6), surrendered 410 yards to Chicago, which ranks 28th in total YPG (319.8). Houston QB Deshaun Watson threw for 219 yards with 1 TD and no interceptions, but he was sacked 6 times.
  • The Colts offense was nearly perfect last week, scoring on 7 of its first 8 possessions in a 44-27 road win at the Las Vegas Raiders. Indy, which was a 2.5-point favorite, rushed for 212 yards led by rookie RB Jonathan Taylor‘s career-best 150 yards and 2 touchdowns. QB Philip Rivers threw for 244 yards and 2 TDs, both to WR T.Y. Hilton (5 receptions, 86 yards).
  • The Colts, winners in four of their last five, have the same record as the AFC South-leading Tennessee Titans. The rivals split their two games this season, but the Titans win the tiebreaker based on a better division record at 4-1 to the Colts’ 2-2 mark.
  • Indy, currently in the AFC’s No. 6 playoff seed, will next visit the Pittsburgh Steelers (11-2) and close at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-12). The Titans host the Detroit Lions (5-8) Sunday, followed by road games at the Green Bay Packers (10-3) and Texans.
  • The Texans have lost three of their last five games and have been eliminated from the playoff race.
  • The Colts won 26-20 at the Texans in Week 13 as 3.5-point favorites but needed a late turnover to secure the victory. Houston faced 2nd-and-goal at the Colts’ 2-yard line with 1:28 to go, but a low snap led to a fumble, which LB Anthony Walker recovered. Rivers threw for 285 yards and 2 TDs, while Taylor ran for 91 yards and Hilton had 110 receiving yards and a TD in the win.
  • The Colts are 4-1 straight up and 5-0 ATS in the last 5 games of the head-to-head series. The Texans won 20-17 in Week 12 of last season but failed to cover as 3.5-point favorites.

Betting stats:

  • ATS: Texans 4-9 | Colts 8-5
  • O/U: Texans 6-7 | Colts 8-5

Texans at Colts: Key injuries

Texans

  • WR Brandin Cooks (neck) questionable
  • CB Phillip Gaines (knee) questionable
  • RB Duke Johnson (neck) questionable
  • RB C.J. Prosise (ankle) questionable

Colts

  • TE Mo Alie-Cox (knee) questionable
  • DT DeForest Buckner (ankle) questionable

Texans at Colts: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Colts 27, Texans 20

Money line (?)

PASS. The Colts will prevail, but their -375 price isn’t worth the risk.

Against the spread (?)

HOUSTON +7.5 (-110) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1.5 times your usual wager. The Colts are fighting for a division title, while the Texans are out of the playoff race, but this is a rivalry game. Eight of the last 10 games between the two rivals have been decided by 7 or fewer points.

Over/Under (?)

PASSING here, too. The lean is toward the Under 50.5, but there are just too many conflicting trends. The Over is 5-1 in Indy’s last 6 games inside the AFC South. The Under is 4-0 in Houston’s last 4 as an underdog. Indy is 4-1 O/U in its last 5 games; Houston is 1-4 O/U in its last 5.

The reason for the lean? The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings between the two and 7-3 in the last 10.

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Houston Texans at Chicago Bears odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Houston Texans at Chicago Bears Week 14 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The struggling Chicago Bears (5-7) will take on the Houston Texans (4-8) Sunday afternoon of Week 14. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET from Soldier Field in Chicago. Below, we preview the Texans-Bears betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Texans at Bears: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 3:45 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Texans -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Bears +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Texans -1.5 (-110) | Bears +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Texans at Bears: Game notes

  • The Bears have lost six games in a row, with three of those losses coming by at least seven points.
  • Chicago has covered the spread in just one of its last six games, including a current 0-4 ATS streak.
  • The Texans have won all four of their meetings with the Bears going back to their inaugural 2004 campaign. They’ve won by average scores of 22.75 to 12.25.
  • Houston ranks second in passing yards per game (279.8), while Chicago’s defense ranks 17th in passing yards allowed (238.4).
  • The total has gone Under in six of the Bears’ last nine games and in four of the Texans’ last six.

Texans at Bears: Key injuries

Texans

  • WR Brandin Cooks (foot, neck) questionable
  • RB Duke Johnson (illness) questionable
  • RB David Johnson (personal) questionable

Bears

  • WR Darnell Mooney (personal) questionable
  • WR Allen Robinson (knee) questionable
  • OLB Khalil Mack (shoulder) questionable

Texans at Bears: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Texans 27, Bears 20

Money line (?)

The Bears simply aren’t a very good team. The defense is decent but the offense is one of the worst in the NFL due to poor quarterback play. The Texans may be lacking weapons for QB Deshaun Watson, but he has proven in the past he can overcome an underwhelming supporting cast.

I like the TEXANS (-125) to win straight up against the Bears on the road.

Against the spread (?)

The Bears, losers of their last six games, somehow still have a better record against the spread (5-7) than the Texans (4-8). Chicago hasn’t covered in any of its last four games, a streak that will extend to five in Week 14.

I feel confident in the TEXANS -1.5 (-110) to cover this spread and win by at least 2 points.

Over/Under (?)

Recent trends suggest this game will go Under the projected total. The total has gone Under in six of the Bears’ last nine, and in four of the Texans’ last six games; however, Houston has scored at least 20 points in each of its last three games and has scored fewer than 20 points only once in its last 10.

Bet the OVER 44.5 (-110) Sunday.

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Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans Week 13 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-4) are in the midst of a fight for the AFC South crown and Sunday afternoon, they’ll visit a Houston Texans (4-7) team that has won three of its last four games. The Week 13 game will be held at NRG Stadium with kickoff at 1 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Colts-Texans betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Colts at Texans: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 9:45 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Colts -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Texans +160 (bet $100 to win $160)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Colts -3.5 (-110) | Texans +3.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 50.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Colts at Texans: Game notes

  • The Texans and Colts have split their last 10 meetings, with each team winning five games. The Colts have won two of the last three, however.
  • The Colts are 6-5 ATS this season, while the Texans are just 4-7.
  • In their last seven games against the Texans, the Colts are 6-1 ATS.
  • The Colts rank in the top 10 defensively in points allowed, passing yards and rushing yards allowed, and yards per play.
  • The total has gone Under in five of the Texans’ last six games at home.

Colts at Texans: Key injuries

Colts

  • QB Philip Rivers (toe) questionable
  • OT Anthony Castonzo (knee) questionable
  • LB Bobby Okereke (ankle) questionable

Texans

  • DT Ross Blacklock (illness) questionable
  • RB C.J. Prosise (illness) questionable
  • S Lonnie Johnson (knee) questionable

Colts at Texans: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Colts 24, Texans 21

Money line (?)

With as poorly as the Texans have played this year, this is still an evenly-matched game; however, it’ll be a tough one for Houston to win. With no WR Will Fuller or WR Kenny Stills, QB Deshaun Watson‘s weapons will be limited.

The Colts have an outstanding defense, particularly against the pass. They’ll hold Watson in check long enough and move the ball well on the ground against Houston’s 31st-ranked rush defense. Take the COLTS (-190) to win outright.

Against the spread (?)

The Texans have covered the spread in only four of their 11 games this season, most of which were as underdogs. They’ll keep this one close, though, thanks to the magic of Watson.

Take the TEXANS +3.5 (-110) to cover the spread and lose by three or fewer points. The Colts have a knack for blowing teams out – especially bad ones – but that won’t be the case here.

Over/Under (?)

The total has gone Under in six of the last eight games between these two teams. The Texans offense isn’t as explosive without Fuller and Stills, which will keep their scoring rate lower than usual.

The total of 50.5 is fairly high, so I’m taking the UNDER (-110) here.

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Houston Texans at Detroit Lions odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Houston Texans at Detriot Lions Thanksgiving betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Detroit Lions (4-6) host the Houston Texans (3-7) on Thursday afternoon to kick off Thanksgiving as part of the franchise’s annual tradition. The game is slated to start at 12:30 p.m. ET at Ford Field. Below, we preview the Texans-Lions betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Texans at Lions: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 1:05 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Texans -162 (bet $162 to win $100) | Lions +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Texans -3 (-110) | Lions +3 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 51.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Texans at Lions: Game notes

  • The Lions are 37-41-2 all-time on Thanksgiving Day, hosting a game every year on the holiday since 1934 (except from 1939-44).
  • The Texans have won two of their last three games, beating the New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars in the last three weeks.
  • The Texans’ last five games have all been within seven points.
  • The Lions were shut out by the Carolina Panthers in Week 11, losing 20-0 for their third loss in four games.
  • The Lions and Texans rank 22nd and 23rd, respectively, in the NFL in scoring this season.

Texans at Lions: Key injuries

Texans

  • WR Kenny Stills (quad) questionable
  • WR Randall Cobb (toe) questionable
  • OT Laremy Tunsil (illness) questionable

Lions

  • WR Kenny Golladay (hip) questionable
  • LB Jarrad Davis (knee) questionable
  • CB Jeff Okudah (shoulder) questionable
  • TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) questionable
  • QB Matthew Stafford (thumb) questionable
  • RB D’Andre Swift (concussion) questionable

Texans at Lions: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Texans 24, Lions 17

Money line (?)

The Texans are not a good team, but neither are the Lions – and at least Houston has QB Deshaun Watson. Cobb and Stills are likely out for this one, but WRs Brandin Cooks and Will Fuller are still capable receivers.

I’m taking the TEXANS (-162) to win outright on Thanksgiving against a banged-up Lions team with an injured Stafford.

Against the spread (?)

The Texans are only 3-7 ATS this season, with the Lions going 4-6 ATS. Houston is understandably favored in this game and even as poorly as this team has played, it should be able to handle the Lions.

The Texans’ win over the Patriots was mostly because of Watson’s brilliance and there’s no reason to believe he can’t continue that magic against Detroit. Take the TEXANS -3 (-110).

Over/Under (?)

The total has gone Under in four of the Texans’ last six games and now they get a bad Lions offense that could be missing Golladay. Houston will score enough to win, but don’t expect this to be a shootout.

Take the UNDER 51.5 (-110) on Thanksgiving.

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New England Patriots at Houston Texans odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the New England Patriots at Houston Texans Week 11 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Houston Texans (2-7) host the New England Patriots (4-5) Sunday at NRG Stadium in a matchup of two of the most disappointing teams in the AFC. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Patriots-Texans betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Patriots at Texans: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Patriots -132 (bet $132 to win $100) | Texans +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Patriots -1.5 (-110) | Texans +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 48.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Patriots at Texans: Game notes

  • Both the Patriots and Texans made the playoffs last season. The Texans advanced to the Divisional Round, while the Patriots were knocked out in the wild-card round.
  • They both lost star power this offseason with the Texans trading WR DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals and QB Tom Brady leaving the Pats for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers via free agency.
  • The two teams are well outside the 2020 playoff picture as a result. The Patriots rank just 27th in the league with 21.0 points scored per game. The Texans are 25th with 22.2 PPG scored.
  • Houston isn’t significantly better defensively, while ranked 26th with 28.0 PPG allowed. The Patriots surrender an average of 23.4 PPG to rank 10th in the NFL.
  • New England has won back-to-back games for the first time all season after snapping a four-game losing streak. The Pats beat the New York Jets 30-27 and followed it with a more impressive 23-17 upset of the Baltimore Ravens in primetime.
  • The Texans’ two victories have come against the AFC South rival Jacksonville Jaguars by scores of 30-14 and 27-25. They lost 10-7 at the Cleveland Browns in a bad weather game last week.
  • Texans QB Deshaun Watson comes in as the better of the two passers in this game. He has 2,539 yards and 18 touchdowns against 5 interceptions. Patriots QB Cam Newton has just 1,535 yards and 3 TDs against 7 INTs, but he has rushed for 335 yards and 9 scores.

Patriots at Texans: Key injuries

Patriots

  • CB Stephon Gilmore (knee) questionable
  • DL Lawrence Guy (shoulder, elbow, knee) questionable
  • RB Damien Harris (ankle, chest) questionable
  • WR N’Keal Harry (shoulder) questionable
  • G Shaq Mason (calf) questionable
  • TE Ryan Izzo (hamstring) questionable
  • LB Ja’Whaun Bentley (groin) questionable
  • DE Deatrich Wise (knee) questionable
  • G Joe Thuney (ankle) questionable
  • OT Isaiah Wynn (ankle) questionable

Texans

  • S Michael Thomas (shoulder) out
  • WR Kenny Stills (back) questionable
  • OT Laremy Tunsil (illness) questionable
  • OG Senio Kelemete (concussion) questionable

Patriots at Texans: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Texans 27, Patriots 20

Money line (?)

This is a textbook example of a “Patriots line”, whereby they’re favored simply because they’re the more popular team and will inherently receive a skewed share of the betting handle. The Texans are far more talented offensively, and injuries are making matters much worse for the Pats this week.

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick easily wins the coaching battle against Texans interim boss Romeo Crennel, but side with Watson and take the TEXANS (+110) to win outright as home underdogs.

Against the spread (?)

We can hedge our money line bet with a smaller sprinkle on the TEXANS +1.5 (-110) for 1 point of insurance in the event of a loss. They’ve been finding ways to lose games all season and are just 2-7 ATS so we’d be foolish to not play it safe whenever possible.

Over/Under (?)

Take the UNDER 48.5 (-110) on an already-low projection. The Patriots don’t have much more reliable backfield depth behind Harris (RB Sony Michel remains on IR) and will struggle to move the chains, even against the woeful Texans run defense, if he sits.

The New England defense is just good enough to keep the Texans from running away with it.

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Houston Texans at Cleveland Browns odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Houston Texans at Cleveland Browns Week 10 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Houston Texans (2-6) and Cleveland Browns (5-3) meet Sunday for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff at FirstEnergy Stadium. Below, we preview the Texans-Browns betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Texans at Browns: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 7:30 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Texans +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Browns -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Texans +4 (-110) | Browns -4 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 45.5 (O: -115 | U: -106)

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Texans at Browns: Game notes

  • The Texans returned from a bye and narrowly escaped another disappointing loss, edging the Jaguars 27-25 last Sunday as seven-point favorites at home. Offense hasn’t been the problem, as Houston is averaging 27.2 PPG across the past five outings, 3.1 PPG more than its season average.
  • Texans QB Deshaun Watson has accumulated 2,376 passing yards through eight games, and Houston has managed 280.8 yards per game through the air to rank sixth in the NFL. They brought over RB David Johnson to bolster the run game, but they are 31st in the league with just 87.6 yards per game on the ground.
  • The last time we saw the Browns was Nov. 1, a 16-6 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders during an occasional wintry mix with windy conditions on the shores of Lake Erie. The Browns are just 1-2 SU/0-3 ATS across the past three outings, and they’re just 1-5-1 ATS in the past seven coming off a bye week.
  • Former Browns head coach Romeo Crennel is now the interim head coach for the Texans, and RB Duke Johnson, a former Browns backfield member, is expected to make a start.
  • The Texans have won just twice in eight games overall, and they have covered just once, a 30-14 win in Houston as 6.5-point favorites back in Week 5.

Texans at Browns: Key injuries

Texans

  • RB David Johnson (concussion) out
  • OG Senio Kelemete (concussion) out

Browns

  • LB Jacob Phillips (knee) questionable

Texans at Browns: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Texans 30, Browns 27

Money line (?)

The TEXANS (+170) have a few things going in their favor despite the disparity in the standings. Crennel will have his troops fired up against a team he used to coach, and Duke Johnson will be running with a purpose when he gets his chance, as he requested a trade from the Browns after being behind RBs Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt on the depth chart. He is going to want to show the team what they could have had. Plus, this is just the type of team the Browns (-200) have overlooked over the years, and Cleveland cannot afford to take anybody lightly. Houston is a good value here.

Against the spread (?)

If you’re not feeling the TEXANS +4 (-110) on the money line, at least take them with the points. Yes, they have covered just once in eight tries, and their defense has been a sieve. But the Browns are 1-5-1 ATS in the past seven after a bye, and just 2-5 ATS in the past seven as a favorite. Plus, Cleveland ranks 24th against the pass, yielding 264.6 yards per game through the air, and that’s what Houston does best.

Over/Under (?)

OVER 45.5 (-110) is a good bet. The Browns yielding 29.6 PPG, and the Texans cough up 30.3 PPG, both well in the bottom third of the league. This one has the potential to be quite a shootout.

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Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars Week 9 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Houston Texans (1-6) visits the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-6) Sunday in an AFC South battle that determines who will be alone in last place. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Texans-Jaguars betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Texans at Jaguars betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday 5:15 a.m.

  • Money line: Jaguars +270 (bet $100, win $270) | Texans -334 (Bet $334, win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Jaguars +7 (-110) | Texans -7 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 50.5 (O: -110, U: -110)

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Texans at Jaguars game notes

  • Jacksonville is currently riding a six-game losing streak.
  • The Texans defeated the Jaguars 30-14 earlier this season.
  • Houston has dominated the all-time series in recent history, winning eight of the last 10 matchups against the Jags.
  • Both teams are in the bottom third in the league in scoring.
  • Both teams are near the bottom in the league scoring defense, ranked 30th and 31st respectively, both allowing 30 points per game.

Texans at Jaguars key injuries

Texans

  • LB Dylan Cole (contact tracing) out
  • LB Kyle Emanuel (concussion) questionable
  • LB Jacob Martin (COVID-19) out
  • LB Whitney Mercilus (contact tracing) out

Jaguars

  • LB Dakota Allen (ankle) questionable
  • G A.J. Cann (shoulder) questionable
  • LB Myles Jack (ankle) questionable
  • CB Sidney Jones (ribs) questionable
  • OL Brandon Linder (hip) questionable
  • QB Gardner Minshew (thumb) out
  • OL Cam Robinson (knee) questionable
  • S Jarrod Wilson (hamstring) questionable

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

Prediction

Texans 27, Jaguars 13

Money line (?)

The Jags are expected to be without Minshew, which means a QB matchup of Deshaun Watson for the Texans against rookie QB Jake Luton for the Jaguars. Jacksonville has lost six in a row and doesn’t appear to be turning it around. Although there is little value, take the TEXANS (-334).

Against the spread (?)

These games have been close. Despite winning eight of 10, the Texans have covered the spread in six of those matchups. Both teams are in the bottom four of the league in ATS record. Houston has covered the spread only once this season and Jacksonville has only covered twice. However, with Luton at quarterback for the Jaguars, expect a big win for the Texans. Take the TEXANS -7 (-110).

Over/Under (?)

Both teams are 4-3 O/U this season, but looking historically at this matchup, seven of the last 10 matchups have gone Under the total. Take UNDER 50.5 (-110).

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