The New England Patriots (1-4) are listed as touchdown underdogs as they aim to stop their four-game losing streak in a matchup with the Houston Texans (4-1) on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Gillette Stadium. The game’s over/under is listed at 38.

Get insights on prop bet options below in this article, including first to score, first-half scoring props, and player prop bet insights.

Texans vs. Patriots game odds

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  • Spread: Texans +7 (-105 to cover)
  • Moneylines: Texans -300, Patriots +240
  • Total: 38 points (Over: -110, Under: -110)
  • Pick ATS: Texans (-7)
  • Pick OU: Over (38)
  • Prediction:
    Texans 24 – Patriots 14

First TD odds and insights

First TD odds: Texans -190, Patriots +145

  • The Texans have scored the opening TD in two games out of the five they’ve played thus far.
  • In those two games when Houston notched the first TD, it ran for one and threw for one.
  • Looking at just first quarters, the Texans have scored three touchdowns, the eighth-most of all teams this year.
  • The Patriots have scored the opening TD in three games out of the five they’ve played so far.
  • In those three games, two of New England’s scores came rushing the ball, and one via the pass.
  • Looking at the first quarter only, the Patriots have put two touchdowns on the board, 18th among all teams.
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C.J. Stroud player props

  • Passing yard prop: Over/under 234.5 yards
  • Rushing yard prop: Over/under 8.5 yards
  • Compared to his 234.5-yard passing yards prop total for this matchup, C.J. Stroud is racking up more yards per game (277) so far this season.

Stefon Diggs player props

  • Receiving yard prop: Over/under 61.5 yards
  • Stefon Diggs averages 63 receiving yards per game, 1.5 more than the over/under of 61.5 set for Sunday’s matchup.