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NFL Betting Preview: Texans vs Colts

The Houston Texans square off against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 13:00 on Sunday, September 27.

Texans Value to Beat Colts

The -130 about the Texans beating the Colts makes lots of appeal and they are our betting prediction on the Moneyline. Hopefully this can secure a profit.

Texans Beat Colts in Pair’s Last Matchup

Houston Texans have been defeated in back-to-back games. They were recently beaten at home to Cincinnati Bengals by a 20-6 scoreline at NRG Stadium. The Texans generated 374 yards, including 314 passing and 60 rushing yards. They converted for 22 first downs and allowed 12.

Indianapolis Colts have suffered defeat in their last two games. Most recently, a 33-30 (OT) scoreline occurred on the road at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium against Kansas City Chiefs. The Colts finished with 329 total yards, breaking down to 210 passing and 119 rushing yards. The offense scored 3 touchdowns and moved the chains 24 times.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between the Texans and the Colts saw the former win. It was a 38-30 scoreline at NRG Stadium. Looking at the past 10 H2H clashes, there has been one draw. The Texans have won six games and the Colts three.

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Texans vs Colts Prediction & Picks

Our Texans vs Colts betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

We are eager to back the Texans to win this NFL matchup and that leads us to the Moneyline for our pick. It’s difficult to turn down the -130 that they claim the win.

Our NFL handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each franchise, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key Texans vs Colts stats:

  • Texans have won 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • Texans have won 7 of their last 10 games.
  • Colts have lost their last 9 games.
  • Colts have lost 11 of their last 20 games.
  • Colts have lost their last 5 games against Texans.

Texans Moneyline Probability

The top betting sites imply that our pick has a 56.5% prospect of winning. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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If you’re looking for bigger odds, then the Texans on the Double Result lines could be a good way forward. You need them to lead at the halfway stage and then claim a victory.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: David Montgomery Anytime TD -110 BetMGM logo

David Montgomery (Texans) is priced at -110 to hit the end zone. There are appealing odds on offer for this Anytime Touchdown Scorer pick, and we believe it's an attractive wager for him to punch it in.

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C.J. Stroud Over 243.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

C.J. Stroud (Texans) is available at -114 to go over 243.5 passing yards. We believe it makes sense to stick with him on the Over and bettors can be confident in this QB Passing Yards pick.

Latest C.J. Stroud Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Texans
Totals Over 42.5
Anytime Touchdown David Montgomery

Check out this same game parlay which starts with Texans on the moneyline. We’ve also gone for Over 42.5 points and David Montgomery (Texans) scoring a touchdown.

We recommend a same game parlay as it’s an exciting way of wagering on a single event. Many bettors like to create a personalised football bet which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.

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Correct Score Prediction

Texans Texans logo 27 - 24 Colts logo Colts

A close matchup could be on the cards. We’ll wager the Texans to secure a 27-24 win at massive odds and this correct score prediction should hopefully be a fun one.

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Texans vs Colts Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Think the Game Could Go Either Way

There’s the opportunity to back Indianapolis Colts at +110 on the Moneyline although Houston Texans are priced up at betting odds of -130. If you want to know the probability of the road team winning this game, it’s 56% according to the most popular sportsbooks.

1.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 42.5 right now. NFL fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 42.5, this selection is available at -118.

The top NFL sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to this popular league. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Jonathan Taylor Favorite to Score First TD

The First TD Scorer favorite is Jonathan Taylor at +360. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last touchdown.

Touchdown

Jonathan Taylor (Colts)
First TD
+360
Anytime TD
-154
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David Montgomery (Texans)
First TD
+550
Anytime TD
-110
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Dalton Schultz (Texans)
First TD
+1200
Anytime TD
+210
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Receiving Yards

Dalton Schultz (Texans)
Over 52.5
-114
Under 52.5
-114
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Xavier Hutchinson (Texans)
Over 38.5
-114
Under 38.5
-114
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Rushing Yards

Jonathan Taylor (Colts)
Over 81.5
-114
Under 81.5
-114
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David Montgomery (Texans)
Over 48.5
-114
Under 48.5
-114
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Passing Yards

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Colts On a Run of Four Home Defeats

The Colts have fallen to four defeats in succession at Lucas Oil Stadium. They own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 28.00 points on offense and surrendering 23.80 on defense.

The Texans have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games away from home, putting up 20.40 points per contest and giving up 15.70.

In their last matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium, the Texans came out on top 20-16 against the Colts. Looking at the last 7 head-to-head matchups at Lucas Oil Stadium, the Texans have four victories and the Colts three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O42.5 U42.5
Colts logo Colts Home Stats 6-4 51.80 28.00 23.80 7 3
Texans logo Texans Away Stats 6-4 36.10 20.40 15.70 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O42.5 = Games Over 42.5 Points
  • U42.5 = Games Under 42.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Houston Texans Injuries

Type
Name
Info
Trent Brown
Knee
Solomon Byrd
Ankle
Jadeveon Clowney
Knee
Nico Collins
Hamstring
Tank Dell
Knee - ACL + MCL
Ali Gaye
Knee
Sam Hagen
Undisclosed
Jayden Higgins
Knee - ACL
Dylan Horton
Achilles
Jake Hummel
Groin
Ed Ingram
Groin
Ja'Marcus Ingram
Shoulder
Kayden McDonald
Ankle
Graham Mertz
Knee - ACL
K.C. Ossai
Undisclosed
Braden Smith
Foot
E.J. Speed
Quadriceps
M.J. Stewart
Quadriceps
Henry To'oTo'o
Shoulder

Indianapolis Colts Injuries

Type
Name
Info
Micheal Clemons
Toe
Ashton Dulin
Ankle
Reuben Lowery
Undisclosed
Will Mallory
Thumb
Cameron Mitchell
Undisclosed
D.J. Montgomery
Abdomen
Alec Pierce
Heel
Carson Towt
Undisclosed
Charvarius Ward
Groin

Previous Houston Texans Lineups

20 Sep NFL
Bengals 20-6 Texans
13 Sep NFL
Bills 36-31 Texans
18 Jan NFL Playoffs
Texans 16-28 Patriots
12 Jan NFL Playoffs
Texans 30-6 Steelers
04 Jan NFL
Colts 30-38 Texans

Previous Indianapolis Colts Lineups

20 Sep NFL
Colts 30-33 Chiefs
13 Sep NFL
Ravens 41-23 Colts
04 Jan NFL
Colts 30-38 Texans
28 Dec NFL
Jaguars 23-17 Colts
22 Dec NFL
49ers 48-27 Colts
NFL Standings Select Season
AFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Bills 2 0 0 1.000 77 62 15 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Patriots 1 1 0 0.500 30 16 14 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1W
Jets 1 1 0 0.500 40 30 10 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1L
Dolphins 0 2 0 0.000 26 62 -36 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 2L
AFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Bengals 2 0 0 1.000 53 33 20 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Ravens 1 1 0 0.500 58 47 11 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1L
Steelers 1 1 0 0.500 23 33 -10 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Browns 1 1 0 0.500 33 53 -20 0-0-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1W
AFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Jaguars 1 1 0 0.500 47 30 17 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Titans 0 2 0 0.000 30 47 -17 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 2L
Texans 0 2 0 0.000 37 56 -19 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
Colts 0 2 0 0.000 53 74 -21 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
AFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Chiefs 2 0 0 1.000 64 40 24 2-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Raiders 2 0 0 1.000 53 27 26 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Broncos 1 1 0 0.500 30 44 -14 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Chargers 0 2 0 0.000 28 52 -24 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 2L
NFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Eagles 2 0 0 1.000 48 42 6 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Giants 1 1 0 0.500 34 48 -14 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Cowboys 1 1 0 0.500 57 48 9 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Commanders 0 2 0 0.000 42 61 -19 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
NFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Vikings 2 0 0 1.000 48 25 23 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Lions 1 1 0 0.500 62 71 -9 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1L
Bears 1 1 0 0.500 62 46 16 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Packers 1 2 0 0.333 56 91 -35 0-1-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 1L
NFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Panthers 1 1 0 0.500 71 62 9 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Saints 1 1 0 0.500 54 48 6 0-0-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Buccaneers 0 2 0 0.000 46 56 -10 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 2L
Falcons 1 2 0 0.333 51 68 -17 0-1-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 1W
NFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Seahawks 2 0 0 1.000 44 17 27 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
49ers 2 0 0 1.000 62 20 42 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Rams 1 1 0 0.500 35 33 2 1-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Cardinals 1 1 0 0.500 33 45 -12 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1L
AFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Chiefs 2 0 0 1.000 64 40 24 2-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Bills 2 0 0 1.000 77 62 15 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Bengals 2 0 0 1.000 53 33 20 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Jaguars 1 1 0 0.500 47 30 17 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Raiders 2 0 0 1.000 53 27 26 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Patriots 1 1 0 0.500 30 16 14 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1W
Jets 1 1 0 0.500 40 30 10 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1L
Ravens 1 1 0 0.500 58 47 11 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1L
Broncos 1 1 0 0.500 30 44 -14 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Steelers 1 1 0 0.500 23 33 -10 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Browns 1 1 0 0.500 33 53 -20 0-0-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Dolphins 0 2 0 0.000 26 62 -36 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 2L
Titans 0 2 0 0.000 30 47 -17 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 2L
Chargers 0 2 0 0.000 28 52 -24 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 2L
Texans 0 2 0 0.000 37 56 -19 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
Colts 0 2 0 0.000 53 74 -21 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
NFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Vikings 2 0 0 1.000 48 25 23 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Seahawks 2 0 0 1.000 44 17 27 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Eagles 2 0 0 1.000 48 42 6 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Panthers 1 1 0 0.500 71 62 9 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
49ers 2 0 0 1.000 62 20 42 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Lions 1 1 0 0.500 62 71 -9 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1L
Bears 1 1 0 0.500 62 46 16 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Rams 1 1 0 0.500 35 33 2 1-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Giants 1 1 0 0.500 34 48 -14 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Cowboys 1 1 0 0.500 57 48 9 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Packers 1 2 0 0.333 56 91 -35 0-1-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 1L
Saints 1 1 0 0.500 54 48 6 0-0-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Cardinals 1 1 0 0.500 33 45 -12 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Buccaneers 0 2 0 0.000 46 56 -10 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 2L
Falcons 1 2 0 0.333 51 68 -17 0-1-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 1W
Commanders 0 2 0 0.000 42 61 -19 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
NFL Team W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Bills 2 0 0 1.000 77 62 15 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Bengals 2 0 0 1.000 53 33 20 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Chiefs 2 0 0 1.000 64 40 24 2-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Raiders 2 0 0 1.000 53 27 26 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Vikings 2 0 0 1.000 48 25 23 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Eagles 2 0 0 1.000 48 42 6 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
49ers 2 0 0 1.000 62 20 42 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Seahawks 2 0 0 1.000 44 17 27 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Cardinals 1 1 0 0.500 33 45 -12 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Ravens 1 1 0 0.500 58 47 11 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1L
Panthers 1 1 0 0.500 71 62 9 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Bears 1 1 0 0.500 62 46 16 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Browns 1 1 0 0.500 33 53 -20 0-0-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Cowboys 1 1 0 0.500 57 48 9 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Broncos 1 1 0 0.500 30 44 -14 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Lions 1 1 0 0.500 62 71 -9 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1L
Jaguars 1 1 0 0.500 47 30 17 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Rams 1 1 0 0.500 35 33 2 1-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Patriots 1 1 0 0.500 30 16 14 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1W
Saints 1 1 0 0.500 54 48 6 0-0-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Giants 1 1 0 0.500 34 48 -14 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Jets 1 1 0 0.500 40 30 10 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1L
Steelers 1 1 0 0.500 23 33 -10 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Falcons 1 2 0 0.333 51 68 -17 0-1-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 1W
Packers 1 2 0 0.333 56 91 -35 0-1-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 1L
Texans 0 2 0 0.000 37 56 -19 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
Colts 0 2 0 0.000 53 74 -21 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
Chargers 0 2 0 0.000 28 52 -24 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 2L
Dolphins 0 2 0 0.000 26 62 -36 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 2L
Buccaneers 0 2 0 0.000 46 56 -10 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 2L
Titans 0 2 0 0.000 30 47 -17 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 2L
Commanders 0 2 0 0.000 42 61 -19 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L

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