The Indianapolis Colts (4-11-1) will attempt to snap their six-game skid in a battle with the Houston Texans (2-13-1) in Week 18. The Colts, listed at on the spread, play host to the Texans, to win, on January 8, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET on CBS. A point total of has been set for the contest.
This article makes reference to betting data updated as of January 8, 2023 at 1:48 PM ET. Browse all the up-to-date odds for this outing in the table below and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Colts Vs Texans Odds
Computer Pick
| ATS pick | Over/Under pick |
|---|---|
| Colts (-3) | Over (37.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Rankings
| Colts | Texans | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 16.1 (30) | 16.1 (31) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 24.7 (28) | 24.3 (26) |
| Off. Yards per Play (Rank) | 4.7 (31) | 4.7 (31) |
| Def. Yards per Play (Rank) | 5.2 (10) | 5.7 (24) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 31 (32) | 25 (31) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 18 (23) | 24 (6) |
Colts Betting Insights
- The Colts have six wins in 16 games against the spread this season.
- Indianapolis is winless ATS (0-4) as a 3-point favorite or greater this year.
- This year, six of the Colts’ 16 games have gone over the point total.
- Eight times so far this year, the Colts and their opponent have combined for more than 37.5 points.
- Indianapolis games average 43.2 total points per game this season, 5.7 more than the over/under for this matchup.
Texans Betting Insights
- The Texans’ record against the spread is 8-7-1.
- As 3-point underdogs or greater, Houston is 8-6-1 against the spread.
- There have been six Texans games (out of 16) that went over the total this season.
- There have been 10 Houston games this year with more than 37.5 points scored.
- The average total for Texans games is 43.6 points, 6.1 more than this game’s over/under.
Colts Players to Watch
- Matt Ryan has racked up 3,057 yards (254.8 ypg) on 309-of-461 passing with 14 touchdowns compared to 13 interceptions this season.
- Zack Moss has carried the ball 75 times for a team-high 342 yards on the ground.
- Deon Jackson has racked up 201 yards on 60 carries, scoring one time.
- Michael Pittman Jr. has hauled in 96 receptions for 895 yards (59.7 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone three times as a receiver.
- Parris Campbell has hauled in 57 receptions totaling 581 yards, finding the end zone three times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Alec Pierce has been the target of 73 passes and compiled 38 receptions for 551 yards, an average of 36.7 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone two times through the air this season.
- DeForest Buckner leads the team with 8.0 sacks, and also has 9.0 TFL and 70 tackles.
- Indianapolis’ tackle leader, Zaire Franklin, has 158 tackles, 10.0 TFL, and 2.0 sacks this year.
- Rodney Thomas II leads the team with three interceptions, while also recording 48 tackles and five passes defended.
Texans Players to Watch
- Davis Mills has thrown for 2,820 yards (201.4 ypg) to lead Houston, completing 61.2% of his passes and tossing 14 touchdown passes and 13 interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 102 yards (7.3 ypg) on 31 carries with two touchdowns.
- Royce Freeman has run for 102 yards across 34 attempts.
- Brandin Cooks has racked up 593 receiving yards on 52 catches to pace his squad so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
- Chris Moore has 46 receptions (on 69 targets) for a total of 526 yards (35.1 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Jordan Akins has racked up 425 reciving yards (30.4 ypg) and three touchdowns this season.
- Jerry Hughes has 9.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 9.0 TFL, 33 tackles, and one interception.
- So far Jalen Pitre leads the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has collected 140 tackles, 5.0 TFL, 1.0 sack, and five interceptions this season.
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