Houston vs PDX NBA Betting Odds
Barring any catastrophic chemistry or injury issues (not unlike what the Los Angeles Lakers endured last year), the Houston Rockets will be looked at as contenders throughout the entire 2013-14 NBA season.
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Rockets vs Clippers NBA Lines
The Houston Rockets are looking to stay undefeated as they take on the high flying Los Angeles Clippers. It’s a great match up between two teams with a lot of star power on the court. Dwight Howard versus Blake Griffin. James Harden versus Chris Paul.
Indianapolis vs Houston Betting?
Colts Visit Texans in Key AFC South Battle
Two teams coming off their much needed byes meet in Houston Sunday when the Colts who have taken a stranglehold on their division meet the Texans who were supposed to challenge for the AFC South but have absolutely fallen flat.
USF vs Houston NCAA Football Spread/Handicapping
Two freshman quarterbacks will go head to head at Reliant Stadium as the Houston Cougars host the South Florida Bulls in an American Athletic conference showdown on Thursday night.
Houston Rockets Season Preview – NBA Predictions
The Houston Rockets made as a big of a splash in the free agent market this season as anyone. There were several bidders in the Dwight Howard free agency contest, but the Rockets ended up winning out. Houston put up a nice fight in last year’s playoffs, and expectations are now much higher for this year’s team.
UFC 166 Preview and Picks
The UFC stars will be on display once again this Saturday when UFC 166 takes place in Houston, Texas. A trilogy bout for the Heavyweight title between Cain Velazquez and Junior dos Santos headlines one of the best cards of the year – let’s take a look.
UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos 3
Date: October 19, 2013
Time: 10pm ET/7pm PT
Location: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
Broadcast: Pay-per-viewMain Card (on Pay-Per-View):
Cain Velasquez (12-1): -200
Junior dos Santos (16-2): +160UFC Odds From Bovada
Cain Velazquez and Junior dos Santos are in a class by themselves when it comes to Heavyweights in mixed martial arts – there are simply the best on the planet. They will fight for the third time in two years to determine the absolute top dog in the sport. Each brings an unmatched set of strengths to the Octagon Saturday – the trick will be to lure their opponent into their type of fight.
The Champ Cain Velazquez is the best wrestler in the Heavyweight Division – his takedowns, takedown defense and ground control are like no other. He also has arguably the best cardio of any fighter on the UFC roster today and an ever-emerging striking game as demonstrated in his last fight with dos Santos.
Junior dos Santos will be looking to reclaim what he thinks is his – the Heavyweight belt Saturday. He is the most dominant boxer in the division – technically sound on his feet with power to spare. Apparently he has a jiu-jitsu game as well but we have never seen that aspect of his game. Like Velazquez, dos Santos is supremely conditioned and ready to go five rounds Saturday.
This bout is pretty tough to call but looking at the last fight, I have to lean Velazquez’s way. He beat dos Santos in absolutely every aspect of that fight and even had the edge in the standup. Velazquez proved that he was a terrific student in that fight and is leaps-and-bounds ahead of the fighter that lost to dos Santos in their first fight. Constant pressure, elite wrestling and adequate striking earns Cain Velazquez the decision win Saturday.
Pick: Cain Velazquez -200
Daniel Cormier (12-0): -600
Roy Nelson (19-8): +400
Undefeated Daniel Cormier puts his streak on the line against the guy that gives fat guys reason to get up in the morning – Roy Nelson. This fight has all the makings of Fight of the Night for sure – two huge grappling practitioners with lethal standup. It could be a classic.
Cormier was an elite college wrestler who added submissions and a terrific standup game to his repertoire. He holds wins over Josh Barnett, Antonio Silva and most recently Frank Mir and looks poised to take that next step toward heavyweight superstardom.
Roy Nelson is a jiu-jitsu Black Belt with and absolutely insane chin and an ability to stand and bang with anyone. He is a tough out for anyone and a good test for a fighter trying to climb the ladder in the UFC.
Cormier is a huge favorite here – he is a B+ fighter while Nelson is a C+/B- fighter. I have to take the all around game of Cormier in this one but make this pick with some reservations. All Nelson needs is one clean shot!
Pick: Daniel Cormier -600
Gilbert Melendez (21-3): -700
Diego Sanchez (24-5): +450
Gilbert Melendez will step into the UFC Octagon for just the second time Saturday – the first being a split decision loss to Ben Henderson. His opponent Saturday is Diego Sanchez – a recent controversial winner against Takanori Gomi at UFC on FUEL 8.
Melendez is an absolutely elite level Lightweight – speed, cardio, wrestling and striking are all solid parts of his game. Melendez has no holes! Sanchez is a tough guy but is a tier or two below Melendez in absolutely every aspect of this fight. [ad-3573245]
Melendez fancies himself a title contender and proves that he is worthy for a shot Saturday!
Pick: Gilbert Melendez -700
Gabriel Gonzaga (15-7): +160
Shawn Jordan (15-4): -200
Another Heavyweight scrap is on tap for the Main Card at UFC 166 when Gabriel Gonzaga takes on striker Shawn Jordan. Gonzaga has had his issues in the UFC in the past but is 3-1 in his recent stint here.
Gonzaga is head-and shoulders above Jordan in terms of ground game and I think that is precisely where this fight ends up – on the mat. Jordan is an OK striker as is Gonzaga but ultimately this fight will be determined by work on the ground. Jordan is a fish out of water in this one!
Pick: Gabriel Gonzaga +160
John Dodson (15-6): -350
Darrell Montague (13-2): +250
Flyweights kick off the Main Card at UFC 166 when one of the best in the world Darrell Montague finally makes his long-awaited Octagon debut. His opponent – another top tier Flyweight John Dodson who has already fought and lost to Demetrious Johnson for the UFC title.
Dodson is one tough dude, able to make anyone’s debut in the UFC less-than-hospitable. Dodson is too fast, too powerful and too hungry to get another title shot to be denied in this one.
Pick: John Dodson -350
Preliminary Card (on Fox Sports 1):
Tim Boetsch (16-6): -170 vs. CB Dolloway (13-4): +140
Pick: Tim Boetsch -170
Nate Marquardt (32-12-2): +145 vs. Hector Lombard (32-4-1): -175
Pick: Nate Marquardt +145
Sarah Kaufman (15-2): -220 vs. Jessica Eye (10-1): +175
Pick: Sarah Kaufman -220
George Sotiropoulos (14-5): +135 vs. KJ Noons (11-7): -165
Pick: KJ Noons -165
Preliminary Card (on Facebook):
TJ Waldburger (16-7): +135 vs. Adlan Amagov (12-2-1): -165
Pick: TJ Waldburger +135
Tony Ferguson (13-3): -400 vs. Mike Rio (9-2): +300
Pick: Tony Ferguson -400
Jeremy Larsen (8-4): +160 vs. Andre Fili (12-1): -200
Pick: Andre Fili -200
Dustin Pague (11-8): +130 vs. Kyoji Horiguchi (11-1): -160
Pick: Kyoji Horiguchi -160
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Houston vs KC NFL Football Spread/Handicapping
Two teams heading in opposite directions will met in Kansas City on Sunday, as the Chiefs look to remain undefeated with a win over the visiting Houston Texans.
St. Louis vs Houston NFL Football Spread/Handicapping
The Houston Texans are a becoming a big disappointment in 2013, after having won the AFC South the last two seasons, and will look to get back to their winning ways when they host the St. Louis Rams on Sunday in an AFC vs. NFC Week 6 NFL battle.
Houston vs San Diego Betting?
Chargers Host Texans Monday Night
The Mike McCoy era begins in San Diego Monday night when the Chargers host defending two-time AFC South champion Houston Texans. San Diego has had more than its share of problems over the past couple of seasons and unfortunately for Bolts fans they didn’t exactly remedy what had ailed them during their down times.
Houston vs San Diego Betting?
The Houston Texans will kick off their 2013 season in sunny southern California when they take on the San Diego Chargers in the second half of a Monday Night Football double-header.
Houston vs Miami Betting!
Houston’s offense has simply been en fuego and they have won 2 straight and scored 140 points in their last win.
Golden State vs Houston Betting!
The Warriors have been one of the surprises this season and they are in the 5th spot in the Western Conference, they have won 4 straight, and they are 7-3 in their last 10 games.
Houston vs New England Betting?
Headline: Texans Look For Revenge Versus Patriots in Divisional Round
The Houston Texans head out on the road this week looking to erase the memory of a 42-14 loss at the hands of the New England Patriots December 10 – a loss that begun a slight downhill spiral down the stretch for the Texans. Not a whole lot went right for Houston in that Monday night game and unfortunately for them, there hasn’t been a ton of improvement, especially on offense since that blowout loss.
Houston vs Cincinnati Betting?
Headline: 2012 Wild Card Rematch – Texans Host Cincinnati in Round 1
Two teams heading in opposite directions meet on Wild Card Saturday when the Cincinnati Bengals winners of seven of their past eight games try to avenge a loss in last year’s AFC Wild Card game against the Houston Texans who have lost three of their last four games.
The Cincinnati Bengals put it all together down the stretch beating the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens in their last two games to qualify for the playoffs.
Cincinnati Bengals (10-6) vs. Houston Texans (12-4)
Date/Time: Saturday, January 5, 4:30 PM ET
Venue: Reliant Stadium
Broadcast: NBC
Bengals vs. Texans Betting Lines from betonline.com
Spread: Texans -4 1/2 (-110)
Moneyline: Bengals +185: Texans -215
Over/Under: 43 points
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Defense has been the name of the game for Cincinnati but having Andy Dalton and AJ Green in the fold certainly doesn`t hurt either.
The Bengals enter Saturday`s tilt with the league`s 17th ranked passing game and the 18th best rushing game. But there is no denying the weapons in this team. Andy Dalton has looked poised, AJ Green has emerged as one of the two or three best receivers in the NFL and Benjarvus Green-Ellis finally stepped up down the stretch and became a legitimate threat each and every time he touched the ball.
While the offense has been doing its job, the Bengals defense has proven to be the difference for this team. They finished the season 7th in the NFL against the pass and 12th versus the run. Cincinnati has developed a stellar pass rush which figures to give Matt Schaub and the Houston O-line fits on Saturday.
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As for the Houston Texans, it is simple – they haven`t played well down the stretch losing three of four all by double digits. Matt Schaub has struggled mightily and the offensive line has failed to provide the necessary protection for this team to succeed. Heading into the playoffs, there isn`t a whole lot of confidence coming out of Houston and rightfully so.
The Texans finished the regular season with the 11th best passing offense and the league`s 8th ranked rushing game. But the success came early – they have had issues all over the field the last couple of months. You have to score points to win and at present the Texans are having a hard time getting in the end zone. [soliloquy id=”82219″]
It is not only Houston`s offense that has struggled lately – the defense that had been top 3 in almost every statistical category for the first two third of the season can`t get off the field. This unit ended up with the 16th versus the pass and they were 7th against the run – not too bad until you look at the numbers through the last third of the season. Houston still has playmakers on defense for sure (JJ Watt) but they have failed to maintain the chemistry that made the one of the best early in the season.
Betting Prediction:
A few trends to consider:
• Cincinnati is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
• The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati’s last 8 games
• Cincinnati is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
• The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 6 games on the road
• The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games
• Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
• Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
• Houston is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
The Bengals have been playing very well at home and away down the stretch – they are 6-1 in their last seven on the road. On the flip side, Houston has been bad everywhere lately. While I like Wade Philips to devise a defensive scheme against Cincinnati, I have little faith in the Texans offense in this one, especially against a furious, ball-hawking defense. In a low scoring game I like the Bengals to avenge their loss in this game last year and send the slumping Texans packing.
Pick: Cincinnati Bengals +4 1/2
Houston vs New England Betting
Headline: AFC’s Best Tangle on Monday Night – Texans at Patriots in Week 14
The schedule makers really got this Week 14 Monday Nighter right! The two top teams in the AFC and the two odds-on favorites to play for the right to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl in February meet in the marquee matchup of Week 14 – and it happens to be on National TV. We will know a lot about the state of the AFC pecking order Monday night – I can’t wait.
Houston vs Detroit Betting
Headline: Desperate Lions Kick Off Thanksgiving Festivities Against Juggernaut Texans
The Detroit Lions face a virtual must-win on Thanksgiving Day and unfortunately for them, they face arguably the most balanced team in the NFL, the Houston Texans.
