Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts Prediction, Preview and Odds - 09/08/2024

Game Time: 1:00 pm ET, Sunday, September 8, 2024

Venue:  Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN 

Where to Watch:  CBS

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Texans -2.5, Colts +2.5; Over/Under:  48.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Texans -2.5, Colts +2.5; Over/Under:  49 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Texans -2.5, Colts +2.5; Over/Under:  49 points

Houston Texans:  0-0 (AFC South)

Indianapolis Colts:  0-0 (AFC South)

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Houston Texans:  N/A

Indianapolis Colts:  N/A

The Texans finished last season with a 10-7 record overall and they were 4-2 in their division games too. They had a 6-3 record in their home games and had a 4-4 record in their road games where they will be in this game. Last season, their offense was averaging 22.2 points per game and their defense was allowing an average of 20.8 points per game. Their offense was also averaging 342.4 yards per game and their defense was allowing an average of 330.7 yards per game. C.J. Stroud led the team in passing yards with 4108, Devin Singletary led the team in rushing yards with 898, and Nico Collins led the team in receiving yards with 1297.

The Colts finished last season with a 9-8 record overall and they were 3-3 in their division games too. They had a 4-5 record in their home games and had a 5-3 record in their road games, but they will be at home in this game. Last season, their offense was averaging 23.3 points per game and their defense was allowing an average of 24.4 points per game. Their offense was also averaging 336.8 yards per game and their defense was allowing an average of 349.8 yards per game. Gardner Minshew II led the team in passing yards with 3305, Zack Moss led the team in rushing yards with 794, and Michael Pittman Jr. led the team in receiving yards with 1152.

The current betting odds have the Texans listed as a 2.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Texans looked great last season with their 10-7 record overall which got them into the playoffs by winning the AFC South. They looked great and they were only in their 1st season of Ryans being a head coach and Stroud being in the NFL. Now both of them enter their 2nd season in the league and there should be some major improvements to this team. They acquired Joe Mixon as their new running back and they also picked up Stefon Diggs from the Bills to add some more weapons to this really good offense. Meanwhile, the Colts were 9-8 last season but missed the playoffs. They also had a rookie quarterback with Anthony Richardson, but his season ended early due to an injury. Now he is in his 2nd season too, but it is still more like his 1st season in the NFL as Stroud has a lot more playing time under his belt. The Colts still have a lot of weapons as they were able to go .500 with their backup QB, but there is still going to be a bit of a learning curve for Richardson this season while Stroud is ready to go in year 2. The Texans have built up this team from last season by adding a lot more talent and they are in a better situation to win this season. The best way to place a bet here is on the Texans to cover the spread in this game. 

Texans Colts Prediction:  Our NFL Pick for Sunday, September 8, 2024 (1:00 pm ET start time) is Texans 31 Colts 20.

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Houston Texans: 14-8 ATS in the first half of their last 22 games. 7-2 ATS in the second quarter of their last 9 road games. 13-6 ATS in the fourth quarter of their last 19 games. 

Indianapolis Colts: 5-9 ATS in the second quarter of their last 14 games. 2-8 ATS in the fourth quarter of their last 10 games. 13-7 to the over in their last 20 games.

Houston Texans:  None.

Indianapolis Colts:  None.

“Going into my second year, like been in the league for a long time now. As a player, as a coach, so for me, I understand you know what the season entails, and you take it one day at a time. That is how I approach the season, that's how I approach life. Enjoy the moment. Enjoy each day that we have. Of course, there will be ups and downs in life, but may you attack every day with the right attitude, and everything will be just fine.” - DeMeco Ryans on his mindset coming into his 2nd NFL season as a head coach.

“Shoot, are you going to limit Steph Curry from shooting three-pointers? Well, that’s one of Anthony’s strengths. So, we’re not gonna get away from that. That’s what he does well.” - Shane Steichen on limiting Anthony Richardson running the ball this season.

WR Collins, Nico 

WR Diggs, Stefon

WR Dell, Tank 

TE Schultz, Dalton

QB Stroud, C.J.

RB Mixon, Joe 

FB Brooks, British 

WR Pierce, Alec 

WR Pittman Jr., Michael 

WR Downs, Josh 

TE Granson, Kylen 

QB Richardson, Anthony

RB Taylor, Jonathan 

Passing: N/A

Rushing: N/A

Receiving: N/A

Touchdowns: N/A

Passing: N/A

Rushing: N/A

Receiving: N/A

Touchdowns: N/A

Coaches:

Houston Texans: DeMeco Ryans (2nd season)

Indianapolis Colts: Shane Steichen (2nd season)