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Two AFC South opponents clash on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at NRG Stadium when the Indianapolis Colts (0-1) and the Houston Texans (0-1) go toe to toe.
Colts vs. Texans Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 1 point, with sportsbooks listing the Colts as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Colts have -115 odds to pick up the win, while the Texans are listed at -105 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 39.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Colts vs. Texans Live?
- Game Day: Sunday, September 17, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: NRG Stadium
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Colts
The Colts averaged 7.7 fewer points per game last season (17.0) than the Texans allowed (24.7). The Colts were 2-2 overall and 3-1 against the spread when they scored more than 24.7 points last year.
The Colts’ offense averaged 311.6 yards per game last year, 67.9 yards fewer than the 379.5 allowed by the Texans’ defense. The Colts averaged 4.8 yards per play, while the Texans allowed 5.7.
When the Colts offense put together a game with more than the Texans’ average yardage allowed (379.5) last year, they were 2-1-1 overall and 2-2 against the spread.
Texans
The Texans averaged 8.1 fewer points per game last year (17.0) than the Colts gave up (25.1). The Texans’ offense gained 50.5 fewer yards per game than the Colts’ defense allowed last season (283.5 to 334.0). The Texans earned 4.7 yards per play, while the Colts surrendered 5.2.
In contests when the Texans offense accumulated more than the Colts’ average yard allowance last year (334.0), the team was 1-3 against the spread and 1-3 overall.
Colts vs. Texans Injury Report
Colts
| Player | Pos. | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Moss | RB | Forearm | Questionable |
| Andrew Ogletree | TE | Concussion | Questionable |
| Evan Hull | RB | Knee | Out |
| Anthony Richardson | QB | Knee | Questionable |
Texans
| Player | Pos. | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dare Ogunbowale | RB | Hamstring | Questionable |
| Blake Cashman | LB | Hamstring | Questionable |
| Hassan Ridgeway | DT | Calf | Out |
| George Fant | OT | Shoulder | Questionable |
| Noah Brown | WR | Groin | Out |
| John Metchie | WR | Hamstring | Questionable |
Colts vs. Texans Betting Analysis
Colts Betting Insights
The Colts beat the spread six times in 17 games last year. The Colts had one win ATS (1-6) as a 1-point favorite or greater last season.
The Colts had seven of its 17 games go over the point total last season.
Texans Betting Insights
Texans posted a 9-7-1 record against the spread last season. The Texans had an ATS record of 9-7-1 as underdogs of 1 point or more last season.
Last season, Houston won three out of the 17 games, or 17.6%, in which it was the underdog. Houston had a record of 3-13-1 in games where oddsmakers had them as underdogs of at least -105 on the moneyline. There were seven Texans games (out of 17) that hit the over last year.
Last season, the Texans won three out of the 17 games, or 17.6%, in which they were the underdog. The Texans were 3-13-1 last season when entering a game as the underdog by -105 or more on the moneyline.
Colts vs. Texans Against The Spread & Betting Records
Colts
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 42.9 | 42.8 | 42.9 |
| Implied Team Total AVG | 23.6 | 23.4 | 23.9 |
| ATS Record | 6-11-0 | 3-5-0 | 3-6-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 7-10-0 | 3-5-0 | 4-5-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 1-5-1 | 1-4 | 0-1-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 3-7 | 1-2 | 2-5 |
Texans
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 43.2 | 44.5 | 42.1 |
| Implied Team Total AVG | 25.5 | 26.0 | 25.1 |
| ATS Record | 9-7-1 | 3-5-0 | 6-2-1 |
| Over/Under Record | 7-10-0 | 3-5-0 | 4-5-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 3-13-1 | 0-7-1 | 3-6 |
Players to Watch
Colts
- Michael Pittman Jr. put up 925 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 99 receptions (10th in the NFL), while being targeted 141 times last season.
- Isaiah McKenzie had 42 catches for 423 yards and four receiving touchdowns. He was targeted 65 times and averaged 2.8 receptions per game over 15 games played for the Bills.
- Last season, Alec Pierce caught 41 passes for 593 receiving yards with two touchdowns in the passing game. He was targeted 78 total times and averaged 2.6 receptions per game over 16 games played.
- Deon Jackson had 236 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown, while averaging 14.8 yards per game and 3.5 per attempt.
- Jackson also caught 30 passes for 209 yards with one receiving touchdown. He was targeted 34 times and averaged 13.1 yards per game.
- Zaire Franklin’s 2022 showing included 166 tackles, 12.0 TFL, and 3.0 sacks in 17 games.
- DeForest Buckner had 8.0 sacks to go with 11.0 TFL and 74 tackles.
- Grover Stewart had 4.0 sacks in addition to his 9.0 TFL and 70 tackles.
- Kwity Paye had 6.0 sacks as well as 10.0 TFL and 45 tackles.
Texans
- To go along with his 3,118 passing yards and 61.0% completion percentage last season, Davis Mills tallied 17 touchdowns against 15 interceptions.
- Mills also provided value with his legs, scrambling for 108 yards (3.4 YPC) and two touchdowns.
- As a runner, Devin Singletary picked up 819 rushing yards with five touchdowns for the Bills last year.
- The air attack was also boosted by the receiving ability of Singletary, who reeled in 38 balls (on 52 targets) for 280 yards and one touchdown.
- Dameon Pierce racked up 939 rushing yards (72.2 yards per game) and four touchdowns while averaging 4.3 yards per carry.
- In the passing game, Dameon Pierce caught 30 balls on 39 targets for 165 yards and one touchdown.
- Dalton Schultz was targeted 89 times with the Cowboys last season, leading to 57 receptions, 577 yards and five touchdowns in 15 games.
- Last season Jalen Pitre recorded 147 tackles, 5.0 TFL, 1.0 sack, and five interceptions in 17 games.
- With two interceptions to go with 83 tackles, 13.0 TFL, 1.0 sack, and two passes defended in 12 games, Denzel Perryman was a big player on the Raiders’ defense last year.
- In 12 games, Christian Harris delivered 74 tackles, 6.0 TFL, 1.0 sack, and one interception.
- Jerry Hughes was a key contributor on D last season, with one interception to go with 35 tackles, 10.0 TFL, 9.0 sacks, and one pass defended.
Colts vs. Texans Predictions and Pick
Our prediction to win this contest is the Colts, and we expect that Colts will cover the spread (Colts -1). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 39.5 points.
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