Free NFL Preseason Pick: Texans vs. Patriots Odds
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NFL-X Handicapping Analysis: Week 1 Pre-Season
(0-0) Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots (0-0)
Date: Thursday, August 10th
Time: 7:00 ET
Venue: Gillette Stadium
NFL Week 1 ATS Betting Lines: Houston -2.5 | New England +2.5
Preseason Week 1 NFL Moneyline Odds: Houston -132 | New England +110
NFL-X Betting Total: O/U 39.5
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The Texans and Patriots did not face off in the 2022-2023 season, but the Texans have come out on top in their last three meetings. Houston has a 2-1 record against New England, and they have also been successful against the spread with a 3-0 record. These matchups have seen an average of 47 points scored, resulting in an over/under record of 2-1.
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Houston Texans
The Texans are hoping to improve on their dismal 2022-2023 regular season record of 3-13-1, which saw them finish last in the AFC South and 16th in the AFC. Their home record was particularly poor, with a 0-7-1 mark, but they fared better on the road with a 3-6 record. In divisional games, Houston managed to go 3-2-1. The Texans had a more successful pre-season, going 3-0 with two home games and one away game.
Houston Texans Stats
The Texans are looking to make strides in the 2022 pre-season, as they were near the bottom of the league in offensive production last pre-season. Houston ran the ball an average of 29 times per game for 123.3 yards, good enough for 9th in the NFL. In terms of passing, they ranked 12th in completion percentage and only managed 417 yards through the air, which was 31st overall.
The Texans boasted the NFL’s most formidable defense in the 2022 pre-season, surrendering a mere 11 points per contest. Houston was particularly adept at stopping the pass, yielding 208.7 yards per game, but struggled to contain the run, allowing 75.7 yards per game. Ultimately, they finished 29th in total yards allowed.
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots are looking to rebound from a disappointing 8-9 season in the 2022-2023 regular season. The Patriots finished third in the AFC-East with a 3-3 record against division opponents. At home, they went 4-4 while going 4-5 on the road. In the 2022 pre-season, New England was 1-2 with their only win coming on the road (1-1). They were 0-1 at home.
New England Patriots Stats
In the 2022 pre-season, the Patriots offense averaged 15.7 points per game (23rd) and 318.7 yards per contest. Their passing attack was ranked 12th in the league, with an average of 224.7 yards per game. New England quarterbacks completed 64.5% of their passes and had a passer rating of 72.31 (27th). On the ground, they were 9th in yards per attempt and 18th in rushing yards.
The Patriots’ defense was 10th in the league during the pre-season, allowing an average of 297 yards and 18.7 points per game. In their three pre-season contests, they gave up 105.3 rushing yards and 191.7 passing yards per game, while forcing five turnovers.
Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots NFL Football Betting Trends
- The Texans are 1-4 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Patriots are 0-5 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Texans are 5-4-1 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Patriots have gone 4-5-1 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Texans’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Patriots’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
Texans vs. Patriots Line Movement
Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
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Texans | -130 | -132 | -1.5 | -2.5 |
Patriots | +110 | +110 | +1.5 | +2.5 |
4* Free Week 1 NFL Betting Prediction: New England +2.5
The Patriots’ offense looks to be in good shape heading into this matchup against the Texans, and they are favored to win and cover the spread. Despite their offensive struggles in the 2022 pre-season, the Patriots have the potential to put together a strong performance and come out on top.
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