At the onset of the season, the Colts were written off for dead. Indianapolis got word that quarterback Andrew Luck retired during the final preseason game. Which made fans and gamblers immediately give up on them. However, head coach Frank Reich has developed one of the most fundamentally sounds teams in the NFL. Indianapolis has been one of the top NFL betting surprises. As a matter of fact, they are tied for first place with the Texans. Houston is good enough to entice belief. But not quite good enough to deliver when needed most.
Indianapolis Colts vs. Houston Texans
| Date and Time: | Thursday, November 21, 2019, 8:20 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | NRG Stadium, Houston. Texas |
| Colts vs. Texans TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Colts | +3½ (-110) | 45 (-115) | +170 |  |
| Texans | -3½ (-110) | 45 (-105) | -200 | |
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Indianapolis Colts Vs. Houston Texans Overview
Indianapolis has a sportsbook record of 6-4 straight up, 5-4-1 vs. the odds, with six overs. Last week the Colts scored a 33-13 home payout over Jacksonville. Indy ranks 16th in the NFL for scoring offense and 15th for points allowed. Namely quarterback Jacoby Brissett has exceeded expectations. Reich has turned in one of the top coaching jobs in the NFL.
Counter to that is a Texans mark of 6-4 straight up, 5-5 vs. the odds, and 4-6 under the total. Houston is coming off a 41-7 debacle atm Baltimore. Overall the Texans rank 10th for scoring offense and 19th for points allowed.
Key Colts: QB Jacoby Brissett (64.6% COMP, 1797 YDS, 6.9 AVG, 15 TD, 4 INT, 15 SACK, 97.6 RTG), RB Jordan Wilkins (27 ATT, 165 YDS, 6.1 AVG, 0 TD), WR Zach Pascal (23 REC, 364 YDS, 15.8 AVG, 4 TD), DE Justin Houston (28 TACKLES, 8 SACKS), PK Adam Vinatieri (15-20 FG, 18-24 XP)
Key Texans: QB Deshaun Watson (69.5% COMP, 2601 YDS, 7.9 AVG, 18 TD, 6 INT, 31 SACK, 103.3 RTG), RB Carlos Hyde (158 ATT, 769 YDS, 4.9 AVG, 4 TD), WR DeAndre Hopkins (75 REC, 745 YDS, 9.9 AVG, 4 TD), LB Whitney Mercilus (34 TACKLES, 5.5 SACKS), PK Ka’imi Fairbairn (13-18 FG, 24-29 XP)
Indianapolis and Houston against the Spread
The Colts are:
- 5-2-1 against the spread in their last eight away games
- 3-6 under the total on the road
- 6-0-1 on the board in their last seven games at Houston
- 4-5 under the total when playing on the road against the Texans
- 6-3 vs. the odds at AFC South opponents
- 1-6 under the total at the AFC South
The Texans are:
- 2-4 against the spread in their last six home games
- 1-7 under the total when playing at NRG Stadium
- 1-5 on the board head to head with the Colts
- 2-5 under the total in their series with Indianapolis
- 3-6-1 vs. the line at home vs. the AFC South
- 2-6 under the total when hosting the AFC South
Indianapolis Colts vs. Houston Texans NFL Betting Pick
In this situation, the Texans are capable but flawed as an NFL betting value. As was previously noted the Colts have proven ability as far as getting the money at Houston. Also, the Texans have been under par as a home team.
Colts vs. Texans NFL Betting Pick: Indianapolis Colts
Colts vs. Texans NFL Betting Score Prediction: Colts 24, Texans 20