NFL

Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts

Houston
Texans
6 - 6
Indianapolis
Colts
6 - 6
December 11, 2016, 1:00 PM EST
 | Lucas Oil Stadium

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Houston
Texans
6 - 6
Indianapolis
Colts
6 - 6
December 11, 2016, 1:00 PM EST
 | Lucas Oil Stadium
  • The Indianapolis Colts are 13-1 SU and 8-5-1 ATS all-time in 14 home games against the Houston Texans. With the AFC South still wide open, the Colts will hope that history of domination works in their favor on Sunday.

    SHARK BITES
    • The Colts are 3-0 SU and ATS in their last three games as home favorites.
    • The total has gone UNDER in nine of the Texans' last 12 games in December.
    • The total has gone UNDER in the Texans' last seven games on the road against the Colts.

    Andrew Luck was sensational in his return to action on Monday night, passing for 278 yards and four touchdowns in a 41-10 rout against the New York Jets. Luck currently has the highest passer rating of his career at 98.3 with 23 touchdown passes and just eight interceptions through 11 starts. Indianapolis is 3-0 SU and ATS in its last three games with Luck under center.

    Houston is fading fast with an 0-3 SU and ATS record over its last three games. Fortunately for the Texans, none of the remaining four teams on their schedule has a record above 6-6 SU. The Texans are 5-2 SU in their last seven games coming off of a loss.

    Sunday's early start could work to Houston's advantage. The Texans are 11-4 SU and ATS in their last 15 games played in the early afternoon.

    Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

    Betting fans looking to side with the Indianapolis Colts in this one found them as -4.5-point favorites earlier in the week at [custom Sportsbook-link], while the total was sitting at 46.

    Odds Shark computer NFL score prediction models picked a possible 30-14 win for the Colts on Sunday. That score may change during the week, if injury or weather factors alter the numbers, so check the NFL picks page before game time. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.

    Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts Matchup

    Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

    The Houston Texans will try to spoil to the party on Sunday; they are 5-6-1 ATS against the spread this season, while the Indianapolis Colts are 6-5-1 ATS. Houston is 5-7 on the over under betting totals; Indianapolis is 8-4. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Indianapolis vs Houston injuries news.

    This game matches up the No. 17 (Indianapolis Colts) and the No. 27 (Houston Texans) teams in the league, according to our current NFL Power Rankings at Odds Shark.

    Statistical Matchup

    Offensively, the game matches up the Indianapolis Colts No. 7-ranked offense (25.92 PPG) against a Houston Texans defense that ranks No. 13 at 21.42 PPG. The Colts passing attack has averaged 259.08 yards per game, more than the Texans give up through the air (208.42 YPG on average).

    Defensively, the Houston Texans feature the league's No. 20-rated road run defense, allowing 116.2 yards per game. The Indianapolis Colts, meanwhile, ranks No. 24 in rushing offense at home.

    Recent Outings Betting Recap

    In their last game, the Colts got 4 passing scores out of Andrew Luck en route to a 41-10 win over the Jets on Monday at MetLife Stadium.

    Betting Trends
    • Houston is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games
    • Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
    • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games
    • Houston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
    • The total has gone OVER in 8 of Indianapolis's last 12 games
    • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indianapolis's last 5 games at home
    • Indianapolis is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games when playing Houston
    • The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Indianapolis's last 12 games when playing Houston

    Next Betting Matchups

    Houston home to Jacksonville, Sunday, December 18th
    Indianapolis at Minnesota, Sunday, December 18th

Power Ranking
Houston 29
Indianapolis 30
Betting Odds Preview

Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts

The Indianapolis Colts are 13-1 SU and 8-5-1 ATS all-time in 14 home games against the Houston Texans. With the AFC South still wide open, the Colts will hope that history of domination works in their favor on Sunday.

Smart Chart
  • HOU
  • 17.00
  • 24.71
  • -7.71
  • 196.71
  • 86.82
  • 209.29
  • 170.24
  • 0.06
  •  
  • Offense
  • Defense
  • Differential
  • Passing Yards
  • Rush Yards
  • Passing Yards Allowed
  • Rushing Yards Allowed
  • Turnover Differential
  • IND
  • 17.00
  • 25.12
  • -8.12
  • 201.88
  • 109.76
  • 209.94
  • 124.06
  • 0.76
Head to Head Summary

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Team Record
Houston Texans
All Last 3 vs Conf vs Div
Record6-60-34-43-0
Home5-10-13-12-0
Away1-50-21-31-0
ATS5-6-10-33-4-12-0-1
ATS Home4-1-10-12-1-11-0-1
ATS Away1-50-21-31-0
Offense17.2515.339.6225.67
Defense21.4223.008.0021.33
Diff-4.17-7.671.624.33
Team Record
Indianapolis Colts
All Last 3 vs Conf vs Div
Record6-62-14-52-2
Home3-31-12-21-0
Away3-31-02-31-2
ATS6-5-12-14-4-12-1-1
ATS Home3-31-12-21-0
ATS Away3-2-11-02-2-11-1-1
Offense25.9224.0012.0027.00
Defense25.9218.3311.0024.75
Diff0.005.671.002.25
Head to Head Detail
Search NFL DatabaseTeamsScoreRush YardsPass YardsTotal YardsTurnovers
Oct 16, 2016IND231612313921
HOU261582564141
Dec 20, 2015HOU161551503052
IND10501401902
Oct 8, 2015IND271102133230
HOU20823624442
Dec 14, 2014HOU101371522892
IND171101682782
Oct 9, 2014IND33933634562
HOU281361963322
Dec 15, 2013HOU31071322392
IND251521793311
Nov 3, 2013IND27692453140
HOU241433404830
Dec 30, 2012HOU161022503522
IND28811842650
Dec 16, 2012IND171241482721
HOU291782394170
Dec 22, 2011HOU161711122831
IND19952253201
Betting Odds Trends
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Injuries
Houston Texans
  • Denzel Perryman LB Is "?" Sunday vs Pittsburgh, Wrist
  • Hassan Ridgeway DT IR, Calf
  • Laremy Tunsil T Is "?" Sunday vs Pittsburgh, Knee
  • Noah Brown WR IR, Groin
  • Tavierre Thomas CB Is out indefinitely, Hand
  • Tytus Howard T IR, Hand
  • Derek Stingley Jr. CB IR, Hamstring
  • Jalen Pitre S Is "?" Sunday vs Pittsburgh, Lung
Injuries
Indianapolis Colts
  • Ryan Kelly C Is "?" Sunday vs LA Rams, Concussion
  • Chris Lammons CB Is OUT first 3 games, Suspension
  • Jelani Woods TE IR, Hamstring
  • Anthony Richardson QB Is "?" Sunday vs LA Rams, Concussion
  • Evan Hull RB IR; is out for season, Knee
Last 5 Games
Houston Texans
Date OPP Score SU Line ATS Off. Rush Off. Pass Off. Total Def. Rush Def. Pass Def. Total TO
Dec 4, 2016GB13-21L7/44.5L/U1231843071092003090
Nov 27, 2016SD13-21L2.5/45.5L/U114239353672353023
Nov 21, 2016OAK20-27L6.5/45.5L/O124230354302953251
Nov 13, 2016JAC24-21W2.5/42W/O1819227380247327-2
Oct 30, 2016DET20-13W-1/46.5W/U105164269582312891
Indianapolis Colts
Date OPP Score SU Line ATS Off. Rush Off. Pass Off. Total Def. Rush Def. Pass Def. Total TO
Dec 5, 2016NYJ41-10W1.5/48.5W/O13928242136214250-2
Nov 24, 2016PIT7-28L8/50L/U912193101482213692
Nov 20, 2016TEN24-17W-3/54W/U76251327972543511
Nov 6, 2016GB31-26W7/52.5W/O852703551162894051
Oct 30, 2016KC14-30L2.5/50.5L/U105172277883344222
Offensive Comparison

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Defensive Comparison
Houston Texans
Indianapolis Colts

Scoring Allowed

Points Allowed

24.71 25.12

Last 3 Games

23.00 18.33

Yards Per Point

16.68 18.33

Overall Yards Allowed

Total

379.53 334

Passing

209.29 209.94

Rushing

170.24 124.06

On Road vs. At Home Yards Allowed

Total

368.33 326.26

Passing

202.33 201.63

Rushing

166.00 124.63
Supergrid
Stat Rank Stat Rank
Away Team Overall Scoring vs Home Team Overall Defense17.003025.1229
Away Team Road Passing vs Home Team Home Passing Defense223.1113201.6310
Away Team Road Rushing vs Home Team Home Rushing Defense86.2230124.6320
Home Team Overall Scoring vs Away Team Overall Defense17.003124.7127
Home Team Home Passing vs Away Team Road Passing Defense219.1315202.3310
Home Team Home Rushing vs Away Team Road Rushing Defense96.7526166.0031
Recent Form

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Power Stats
  • HOU
  • 16.68
  • 15.36
  • 1.32
  •  
  • 9.5
  • 10.59
  • -1.09
  •  
  • 3.71
  • 5.05
  • -1.34
  • Yards Per Point
  • Offense
  • Defense
  • Differential
  • Yards Per Pass
  • Offense
  • Defense
  • Differential
  • Yards Per Rush
  • Offense
  • Defense
  • Differential
  • IND
  • 18.33
  • 13.3
  • 5.04
  •  
  • 8.62
  • 9.78
  • -1.16
  •  
  • 4.25
  • 4.13
  • 0.12