NFL Sports Betting – Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans
The Tennessee Titans (12-1 SU, 11-2 ATS, 7-6 O/U) have won two straight games in the BetUS Sportsbook, covering the spread for NFL sports betting backers each time. The Houston Texans (6-7 SU, 6-7 ATS, 9-4 O/U) have won three consecutive games and are playing their best football of the season coming into this matchup.
Both teams will look to extend their winning ways when they meet at Reliant Stadium on Sunday in a battle of division rivals.
The Titans are coming off an emphatic 28-9 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 14, covering the spread for BetUS NFL sports betting backers as a 14-point home favorite.
Rookie running back Chris Johnson rushed for 136 yards and one touchdown on 19 carries while quarterback Kerry Collins completed 14 of 23 passes for 155 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in the win that clinched the AFC South division title for the club for the first time since 2002.
“Obviously, we’re all pleased and happy we won the division,” Collins said. “We know there’s a lot of things left we want to accomplish. Today was a good first step.”
Tennessee linebacker D’Qwell Jackson had two interceptions and Tennessee’s defense held the Browns to a measly 35 rushing yards.
“It’s a rewarding feeling. Our goal when we left the playoff game in San Diego, the day we came back, was to have a home playoff game this year. That was our first goal, first and foremost. We’ve now guaranteed that. We’ll move onto the next step hopefully,” Fisher said.
The Texans defeated the Green Bay Packers 24-21 last week, covering the spread for NFL sports betting backers as a 6-point road underdog last week as place kicker Kris Brown nailed a game-winning 40-yard field goal as time expired.
“It’s a rewarding feeling. Our goal when we left the playoff game in San Diego, the day we came back, was to have a home playoff game this year. That was our first goal, first and foremost. We’ve now guaranteed that. We’ll move onto the next step hopefully,” Fisher said.
Quarterback Matt Schaub completed 28 of 42 passes for 414 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for Houston, while wide receiver Ken Walter caught six passes for 146 yards and one touchdown in the win. Running back Steve Slaton rushed 26 times for 120 yards.
“All in all, we hung with the cold weather good,” said fullback Vonta Leach. “We came down here, put up a lot of yards and a lot of points.”
“Our group had every reason at some point to fold with the turnovers hurting us,” Texans coach Gary Kubiak said. “But this group is made of a lot of character and it’s as good a win as I’ve ever been around.”
Here is a look at tonight’s key trends, followed by my in-depth analysis and NFL Free Pick.
Tennessee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Tennessee is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Tennessee is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Tennessee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing Tennessee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing at home against Tennessee
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
NFL Odds
Tennessee Titans -3 -120
Houston Texans +3 Ev
Over 44½ -110
Under 44½ -110
Analysis: Despite the fact that the Houston Texans are playing their best football of the season coming into this contest, I fully expect the Tennessee Titans to win and cover the spread narrowly as they are the better ballclub of the two in all three areas.
Take the Titans to cover the spread with the outright win on the road.
