Colts vs Texans Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NFL, Week 8

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
(AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
  • The Texans are -5 point favorites vs the Colts
  • Total (Over/Under): 46 points
  • Watch this game on CBS

The Indianapolis Colts (4-3-0) visit NRG Stadium to take on the Houston Texans (5-2-0) on Oct. 27. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT in Houston, TX.

The Texans are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at -5 (-110).

The Colts vs. Texans Over/Under is 45.5 total points for the game.

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Colts vs. Texans Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Colts+5 -11045.5 -110+200
Texans -5 -11045.5 -110-250

Colts vs. Texans Prediction

The winning team model predicts the Texans will win this game with 68.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

Colts vs Texans Spread Prediction

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Texans will cover the spread with 57.9% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Colts players this playoff game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Colts Player Prop Bets Today

  • Kylen Granson has hit the Receptions Under in 11 of his last 13 games (+8.65 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Joe Flacco has hit the TD Passes Over in 7 of his last 8 games (+7.40 Units / 68% ROI)
  • Joe Flacco has hit the Pass Attempts Over in 7 of his last 8 games (+6.00 Units / 67% ROI)
  • Joe Flacco has hit the Passing Yards Over in 7 of his last 8 games (+5.90 Units / 65% ROI)
  • Joe Flacco has hit the Interceptions Over in 7 of his last 8 games (+5.70 Units / 49% ROI)

And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Texans players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Texans Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Stefon Diggs has hit the Longest Reception Under in 9 of his last 10 games (+7.70 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Stefon Diggs has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 13 of his last 19 games (+6.10 Units / 27% ROI)
  • C.J. Stroud has hit the Interceptions Under in 13 of his last 18 games (+5.35 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Joe Mixon has hit the Longest Rush Over in 7 of his last 9 games (+4.75 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Dameon Pierce has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 6 of his last 7 games (+4.70 Units / 51% ROI)

First Touchdown Scorer Bet for Texans vs Colts

Player Name 1st TD Odds
Joe Mixon (HOU) +450
Stefon Diggs (HOU) +650
Jonathan Taylor (Ind) +700
Tank Dell (Hou) +850

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Bet for Texans vs Colts

Player Name Anytime TD Odds
Joe Mixon (HOU) -175
Stefon Diggs (HOU) +105
Jonathan Taylor (Ind) +120

Receiving Props: Total Receiving Yards for Texans vs Colts

Player Name Over Under
Stefon Diggs (HOU) 62.5 -115 62.5 -115
Joe Mixon (HOU) 16.5 -115 16.5 -115

Rushing Props: Total Rushing Yards for Texans vs Colts

Player Name Over Under
CJ Stroud (HOU) 11.5 -120 11.5 -110
Joe Mixon (HOU) 75.5 -115 75.5 -115
Jonathan Taylor (IND) 60.5 -115 60.5 -115
  • The Indianapolis Colts have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games (+5.95 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Indianapolis Colts have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 8 away games (+5.80 Units / 62% ROI)
  • The Indianapolis Colts have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 20 games (+5.20 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Indianapolis Colts have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 20 games (+3.90 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Indianapolis Colts have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 10 of their last 17 games (+1.65 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Houston Texans have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 10 games at home (+5.75 Units / 52% ROI)
  • The Houston Texans have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 20 games (+5.00 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Houston Texans have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+4.55 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Houston Texans have hit the 2H Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+3.65 Units / 58% ROI)
  • The Houston Texans have covered the 4Q Spread in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+3.55 Units / 29% ROI)

Colts Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Colts art 6-1 (+4.9 Units / 64.9% ROI).

  • Colts are 4-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 12.27% ROI
  • Colts are 3-4 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • Colts are 4-3 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / ROI

Texans Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Texans are 3-3 (-0.3 Units / -3.95% ROI).

  • Texans are 5-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.7 Units / 20.22% ROI
  • Texans are 2-5 when betting the Over for -3.6 Units / -46.15% ROI
  • Texans are 5-2 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 36.84% ROI

Indianapolis Colts: Keys to the Game vs. the Houston Texans

The Colts were undefeated (8-0) when leading at the end of the first half last season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .783.

The Colts are 4-2 (.667) when within 7 points at the two minute warning this season — T-5th-best in NFL; League Avg: .500.

The Colts are 4-2 (.667) when within 7 points at the two minute warning this season — T-5th-best in NFL; League Avg: .500.

The Colts were 2-6 (.250) when losing at least one fumble last season — T-6th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .382.

Houston Texans: Keys to the Game vs. the Indianapolis Colts

The Texans are 6-1 (.857) when rushing for 120 or more yards since the 2023 season — 2nd-best in NFL. The Colts have allowed an average of 134.8 rushing yards per game since the 2023 season — 4th-worst in NFL.

The Texans are 11-3 (.786) when possessing the ball longer than their opponent since the 2023 season — T-5th-best in NFL. The Colts has allowed an average time of possession of 32 min and 23 s since the 2023 season — 2nd-highest in NFL.

The Texans are winless (0-6) vs top 10 defenses since the 2023 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .470.

The Texans are winless (0-6) vs top 10 defenses since the 2023 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .470.

Additional Matchup Notes for Indianapolis Colts vs. Houston Texans

The Texans have a third down conversion rate of 48.3% in the fourth quarter this season — 4th-best in NFL. The Colts defense has allowed a third down conversion rate of 53.6% in the 4th quarter this season — 3rd-worst in NFL.

The Texans are 6-1 (.857) when rushing for 120 or more yards since the 2023 season — 2nd-best in NFL. The Colts have allowed an average of 134.8 rushing yards per game since the 2023 season — 4th-worst in NFL.

The Texans ran successful plays on just 35.3% of pass attempts against a base rush last week — 5th-worst in NFL. The Colts pressured opposing QBs on 37.5% of pass attempts with a base rush last week — 3rd-best in NFL.

The Colts have been successful on just 37.2% of plays they have ran with motion since the 2023 season — 2nd-worst in NFL. The Texans have allowed their opponents to be successful on just 40.0% of plays against motion since the 2023 season — 3rd-best in NFL.

The Colts have run successful plays on just 31.6% of rush attempts against a stacked front since the 2023 season — 2nd-worst in NFL. The Texans have allowed successful plays on just 37.5% of rush attempts with a stacked front since the 2023 season — 5th-best in NFL.

The Colts have run successful plays on just 33.5% of rush attempts with motion since the 2023 season — worst in NFL. The Texans have allowed successful plays on just 36.9% of rush attempts against motion since the 2023 season — 2nd-best in NFL.

Indianapolis Colts Offense: Important Stats

The Colts have run successful plays on 57% of rush attempts in the 1st quarter since the 2023 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 43%.

The Colts have run successful plays on 57% of rush attempts in the 1st quarter since the 2023 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 43%.

The Colts converted first downs on just 61 of 279 plays (22%) in the 4th quarter last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 26%.

The Colts turned the ball over on downs 6 times in the red zone last season — most in NFL.

Houston Texans Offense: Important Stats

The Texans ran successful plays on 25% of rush attempts against a stacked front last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 42%.

The Texans have run successful plays on 27% of rush attempts in the 3rd quarter since the 2023 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 43%.

The Texans ran successful plays on 29% of plays against a stacked front last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 43%.

The Texans averaged -0.19 epa per play against a stacked front last season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 0.01.

Indianapolis Colts Defense: Important Stats

The Colts defense has allowed successful plays on 82% of pass attempts with a stacked front since the 2023 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 51%.

The Colts defense allowed successful plays on 88% of pass attempts with a stacked front last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 50%.

The Colts defense has allowed successful plays on 62% of plays on contested throws this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 34%.

The Colts defense has allowed successful plays on 62% of pass attempts on contested throws this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 34%.

Houston Texans Defense: Important Stats

The Texans defense has allowed successful plays on 4% of plays with tight coverage this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 24%.

The Texans defense allowed a passer rating of just 64.7 in the red zone (63 Pass Attempts) last season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 93.0.

The Texans defense has allowed opponents to catch just 10 of 30 passes (33% Reception Pct) on 3rd and long this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 62%.

The Texans defense allowed successful plays on 30% of rush attempts with a stacked front last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 42%.

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Nick Hennion

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Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.

Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.