Houston (0-0) will face off against their AFC South rival, the Indianapolis Colts (0-0) in a matchup on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Lucas Oil Stadium. The spread forecasts an evenly-matched game, with the Texans favored to win by 3 points. The over/under is set at 48.5 in the outing.
The Colts fell short of the playoffs last year, after going 9-8 during the regular season. They scored 23.3 points per game (10th in NFL) and gave up 24.4 (28th).
The Texans were knocked out of the playoffs in the Divisional round last year, after finishing 10-7 in the regular season. They scored 22.2 points per game (13th in league), and allowed 20.8 (11th).
Colts vs Texans betting information
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- Spread Favorite: Houston (-3)
- Moneyline: Houston (-157), Indianapolis (+132)
- Total: 48.5 points
Colts betting insights
- At home last year, Indianapolis was 4-5 overall and 4-5 against the spread.
- The Colts had nine wins in 17 games against the spread last year.
- At home last season, Indianapolis had one win ATS (1-1) as 3-point underdogs or greater.
- As 3-point underdogs or greater, the Colts had two wins ATS (2-3) last year.
- In seven of nine games at home last year, Indianapolis went over the total.
- There were 11 Colts games (out of 17) that went over the total last year.
Colts leaders
- Jonathan Taylor: 169 CAR / 741 YDS / 74.1 YPG / 7 TD / 19 REC / 153 YDS / 15.3 YPG / 1 TD
- Trey Sermon: 35 CAR / 160 YDS / 20.0 YPG / 0 TD / 3 REC / 13 YDS / 1.6 YPG / 0 TD
- Michael Pittman Jr.: 109 REC / 1,152 YDS / 72.0 YPG / 4 TD
- Josh Downs: 68 REC / 771 YDS / 45.4 YPG / 2 TD
- Alec Pierce: 32 REC / 514 YDS / 30.2 YPG / 2 TD
Colts vs Texans game info
- Date: Sunday, September 8, 2024
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- City: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium
- TV Channel: CBS
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- Live Stream: Watch on Paramount+
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