Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) drops to throw during the first half against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.

The Houston Texans (6-5) visit the Indianapolis Colts (8-3) Sunday afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NFL odds around the Texans vs. Colts odds and make our expert NFL picks and predictions for the best bets.

Houston has won 3 games in a row after taking down the Buffalo Bills 23-19 Nov. 20, covering as a 5.5-point home underdog with the Under (44.5) hitting. QB Davis Mills threw for 153 yards and 2 touchdowns, while RB Woody Marks rushed for 74 yards on 16 carries.

Indianapolis has dropped 2 of its last 3 games after falling 23-20 in OT against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12, covering as a 4.5-point road underdog with the Under (50) hitting. QB Daniel Jones threw for 181 yards and 2 TDs, with 8 different players hauling in at least 1 reception.

The Texans have won the last 3 meetings by a combined score of 9 points.

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Texans at Colts odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 4:55 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Texans +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Colts -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Texans +3.5 (-115) | Colts -3.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Texans at Colts key injuries

Texans

  • None

Colts

  • DT DeForest Buckner (neck) injured reserve
  • TE Tyler Warren (illness) questionable

Texans at Colts picks and predictions

Prediction

Colts 24, Texans 14

Moneyline

PASS.

There is minimal value on the Colts (-185), who are undefeated at home this season.

Against the spread

LEAN COLTS -3.5 (-105).

The Colts have pushed or covered in 4 of their last 5 games. Seven of their 8 wins this season have come by at least 4 points, and they’ve scored 31 or more in 5 of their last 7 games.

The Texans have failed to cover in 4 of their 5 road games and have lost by 7 or more in 2 of their last 3 defeats.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 44.5 (-110).

The Texans have avoided the Over in 8 of 11 games. They have scored 23 or fewer points in 7 games this season, including 16 or fewer in 2 of their last 4. They have allowed 19 or fewer points in 4 of their last 5.

The Colts have hit the Under in 2 of their last 3 games. They’ve scored 20 or fewer in 2 of their last 3 and allowed 23 or fewer in 2 of their last 4.

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