| Indianapolis Colts (8-8) at Houston Texans (11-5) | |||
| Game Details: Sunday, January 5, 1:00 p.m. EST | |||
| Location: NRG Stadium, Houston, TX | |||
| Where to Watch: CBS |
Week 18 Matchup
The NFL season is ending today, and bettors could win big in this AFC South match-up between the Indianapolis Colts and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. With the Texans in the playoffs, they could rest starters against a broken Colts team that is hoping to end the season on a high note. With the AFC South on the line, the Houston Texans are hoping to win big against a broken Indianapolis Colts team to end the season.
Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | +10.5 | +410 | Over 38.5 |
| Houston Texans | -10.5 | -550 | Under 38.5 |
** Odds Subject to Change – Courtesy of FanDuel**
Tale of The Tape
| Indianapolis Colts | Team Stats – Avg Per Game | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| 27.3 | Points Per Game | 22.9 |
| 224.7 | Passing Yards Per Game | 218.9 |
| 120.7 | Rushing Yards Per Game | 107.4 |
| 23.4 | Opponents Points Per Game Allowed | 16.6 |
| 250.6 | Opponents Pass Yards Allowed | 177.6 |
| 99.9 | Opponents Rush Yards Allowed | 94.8 |
Statistics from various online sources, courtesy of ESPN and FOX Sports
Key Details
Indianapolis Colts
The season for the Indianapolis Colts has been nothing but a nightmare after a 7-1 start to the season. Indianapolis offense has been struggling mightily after Daniel Jones got injured for the season, along with signing Phillip Rivers. While Rivers was playing well, he has struggled with his throws and has had brutal interceptions. There is also the Colts ‘ defense struggling in the second-half of the season, struggling in their losses against the Jaguars, Niners, and Seahawks.
With the injuries on the defense destroying the scheming and affecting the entire team, it could affect them in Houston. With an elite defense, the Colts could face another loss to end their season. Along with the injuries, the Colts struggled in their loss to the Jaguars due to their poor defensive play and scheming against their rivals.
Houston Texans
While the Indianapolis Colts are trending down to another poor season, the Houston Texans are becoming one of the hottest teams in the NFL. The Texans are playoff-bound due to their excellent defense, being the best in the league. Houston’s defense has allowed less than 16 points this season, and it could help make a deep run in January.
With the Texans’ defense making noise this season, the offense has been inconsistent, with the offensive line being poor, and CJ Stroud being inconsistent. Stroud has been finding his receivers well in the win against the Chargers, and could have another strong game against the Colts. With the team heading into January, the Texans are hoping to end the season winning the AFC South again.
Prediction
The Houston Texans have one of the best NFL defenses this season, and could have an easy win against the Indianapolis Colts, who are limping to Houston to end their nightmare season. With the Colts’ collapse complete, they could have a solid game, but the Texans’ defense has been elite all season, and could end the season with a bang and a divisional championship. There is also the Colts quarterback situation, which has been a nightmare, and the Texans’ defense could take advantage and win against their rivals and cash for bettors. Bettors for this game should take the Texans with the under and them covering due to their defense being elite and the offense being healthy.
