NFL : Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans Odds & Prediction

Game Info: October 27, 2024 1:00PM EDT @ NRG Stadium

These two teams are heading into this contest with no win streak which makes it even more interesting since they seek to consolidate their positions. The Colts have been able to bounce back and register some impressive wins whereas the Texans are on the reeling end of too tough of a schedule. We will highlight the recent trends of the teams and the players, share the actual meeting statistics, and indicate the most important injuries in order to make sense of it all. This is such an exciting clash that we have to see how the opponents compare with each other.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Colts +195 , Texans -235

Spread: Colts +5 , Texans -5

Over/Under: 45

Team Recent Performance

Indianapolis Colts

In the last few games, the squad has been impressive, beginning with a 16-10 victory against Miami on October 21 as 3-point favorites, going under the total of 44. They won a tight contest against Tennessee 20-17 as 2.5-point underdogs on October 14 and remained under 41.5. On October 7, they faced Jacksonville and lost 34-37 but managed to cover the 4-point line set for them and went over 44.5. On 30 September, they were 2.5 points underdogs against Pittsburgh and won the match 27-24, going over 41 points. Last they managed a win against Chicago on September 23 with a 21-16 score while being two and a half-point favorites and went under 43.5 points.

Houston Texans

The last games the team played were a close 22-24 defeat to the Green Bay team on October 21 where they were 3-point underdogs going under 47.5. On October 14, they beat New England 41-21 while covering a 6.5 point spread going over 39.5. They edged Buffalo on October 7 with a 23-20 result as the 2-point favorites and went under 48. They played Jacksonville on September 30, won the game 24-20 but failed to cover a 5.5 point spread; the match went under 44.5. On September 23, they lost against Minnesota 7-34 as 1.5 point favorites going under 46.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

In their head-to-head matchup, the Indianapolis Colts have a tiny advantage over the Houston Texans. The Colts have a record of 6-4 against the spread, while the Texans have a poorer record of 4-6. There is no imbalance in the tendency of both teams for the games to go under or over the total as both have the same 3-7 O/U. As both sides are scheduled to meet, it is worth noting that the Colts have a superior offensive performance than the Texans when scoring on average per game (26.0 versus 18.7) as well as performance in rushing tosses (165.3 versus 94.1) when the Texans also records a higher average at passing yards 254.3 as compared to the Colts who have a lower average of 207.2. In terms of total offense, the Colts have slightly more with 372.5 yards a game, whereas the Texans have a totalook more handos yards per game of 348.4 yards, where they also take care of the ball more, with 0.8 turnovers compared to the 1.5 per game of Houston.

Team Injuries

Indianapolis Colts

Both DeForest Buckner (DT, ankle) and Cameron McGrone (LB, elbow) are listed as questionable. Genard Avery (DE, foot) and Jaylon Carlies (S, calf) are both confirmed out. Chris Lammons (CB, ankle), E.J. Speed (LB, knee), Michael Pittman Jr. (WR, back), Jonathan Taylor (RB, ankle), and Josh Downs (WR, groin) have all been moved from doubtful to probable. However, there are still several others on Injured Reserve, namely Samson Ebukam (LB, Achilles), Will Fries (G, tibia), JuJu Brents (CB, MCL), and Jelani Woods (TE, toe).

Houston Texans

Jerry Hughes (DE, hip), Case Keenum (QB, foot), and Jeff Okudah (CB, hip) are still designated with an IR status. Robert Woods (WR, foot), Devin White (LB acquired), and Steven Sims Jr. (WR, back) have been moved to the probable list. However, Jimmie Ward (S, groin) and Azeez Al-Shaair (LB, knee) will not play. While Brevin Jordan (TE, ACL) will not return at all this season, Henry To’o To’o (LB, concussion) is listed as questionable. More players from the current roster, such as Dalton Keene (TE, knee) and British Brooks (RB, knee), are also on Injured Reserve.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Houston Texans will win but the Indianapolis Colts will cover the spread with the total staying under 45.

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