Week 15: Houston vs Indianapolis Prediction
NFL Week 15 betting action sees the Indianapolis Colts taking on the Houston Texans on Sunday, Dec. 14 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indiana. Stay tuned to Cappers Picks as we provide free NFL handicapping tips all season long.
NFL Odds
Who: Houston Texans (7-6) at Indianapolis Colts (9-4)
Date: Sunday, December 14, 2014
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium
City: Indianapolis, Indiana
NFL O/U Betting Lines: 49
NFL Point Spread: Colts -7
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The Colts have a chance to lock up the AFC South title with a win on Sunday, giving them their second divisional crown in as many years. It would also mark their ninth AFC South title in the 13 years the division has existed.
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The team rallied from a 14-point deficit to leave Cleveland with a 25-24 victory on Sunday. Quarterback Andrew Luck connected with wide receiver T.Y. Hilton on a 1-yard touchdown pass with 32 seconds remaining to put the Colts ahead. The team continued its turnover problems, though, giving the ball away a total of four times with two interception and two fumbles.
Now they look to win their 11th game in their last 13 against a team they’ve dominated in recent years. The Colts have won four in a row against the Texans, including 21 of the last 25 matchups, including a perfect 12-0 record at home. With another win, they’ll become the fourth team in NFL history to win its first 13 home games against an opponent.
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Meanwhile, the Texans are coming off a 27-13 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The win came at a cost though as wide receiver Andre Johnson suffered a concussion, putting his status in doubt for this game. Johnson leads the team with 69 receptions for 737 yards.
The Texans also lost outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney for the remainder of the year after he underwent microfracture surgery on his right knee this week.
4* Free Houston vs. Indianapolis Pick:
The Colts have been far too reliant on coming from behind to trust them to build up a margin against anyone. They’ve also had trouble when making the step up in class to take on a quality opponents, and for the last month, the Texans have been just that.
They’ve won three in a row on the road.
Additionally, both teams figure to put up their fair share of points in this one. The Texans may be without their top wide receiver, but DeAndre Hopkins will be a nightmare cover for a Colts team that will at best have a limited Vontae Davis.
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Stopping Arian Foster on the ground will also be a tall order.
NFL Betting Trends:
- The Texans are 4-1 ATS in their last five road games, and they are 4-1 ATS in their last five games against AFC South opponents.
- The over is 11-4 in the Colts’ last 15 games overall, and it is 9-3 in the Texans’ last 12 games following an ATS win.
The play: Texans +7, Over 49
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