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Texans vs. Colts best bets, picks and odds | Week 1 2024

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Evan Walker

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September 6, 2024 4:48 pm ET

Check out best bets for when AFC South opponents match up as the Houston Texans (0-0) and the Indianapolis Colts (0-0) play on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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Best against the spread pick

Pick ATS: Colts (+3)
Houston’s record against the spread last year was 9-8-0.
As a 3-point favorite or more, the Texans had two wins ATS (2-3) last season.
Indianapolis posted a 9-8-0 record against the spread last year.
The Colts won twice ATS (2-3) as underdogs of 3 points or greater last year.

Best over/under pick

Pick OU: Under (49)
The Texans and their opponents went over 49 combined points in five of 17 games last season.
The Colts’ games last season had a combined scoring total higher than 49 points in seven of 17 outings.
The two teams combined to score 45.5 points per game last season, 3.5 fewer points than this matchup’s total.
Combined, these teams surrendered 45.2 points per contest last year, 3.8 fewer points than the over/under for this game.
The Texans had an average point total of 42.8 in their outings last season, 6.2 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
The Colts had a 43.5-point average over/under in their contests last year, 5.5 fewer points than this game’s point total.

Best moneyline bet

Moneyline: Texans (-160), Colts (+130)
Prediction:
Colts 24 – Texans 23
Based on this game’s moneyline, the Texans have an implied win probability of 61.5%.
Houston won five of the seven games it was listed as the moneyline favorite last season (71.4%).
The Texans had a 3-2 record last year (winning 60% of their games) when playing as a moneyline favorite of -160 or shorter.
Indianapolis was an underdog in 10 games last season and won two (20%) of those contests.
The Colts were 1-3 last season when entering a game as the underdog by +130 or more on the moneyline.

How to watch Texans vs. Colts

When: Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET
Where: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana
TV Info: CBS
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