In the NFL Week 18 game with perhaps the least significance of all, the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts will meet to close out their regular seasons. The only implications this game carries are NFL Draft related, as the Texans can lock up the number one pick with a loss, and the Colts can secure a top-five pick with a loss of their own. In our NFL picks for Sunday, we look at this Texans vs Colts matchup from Indy.
Texans vs Colts Betting Pick
| ℹ️ The Pick: | Over 38 |
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This game will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, January 8, 2023.
Why Bet the Over:
✅ Taking a side in this game feels like a reckless proposition, given that both teams would benefit most by losing in Week 18. Instead, the total is a better play, as both of these teams have defenses that are in the bottom-seven in points allowed.
✅ These teams did combine for 40 points in their Week 1 meeting, which saw them play to a 20-20 tie. They will play into the 40s again here and get over the total.
✅ It is likely that the Colts are going to go with Sam Ehlinger at quarterback for this game, and they are likely to play adventurously to try and see what they have in the young quarterback.
NFL
Houston Texans
Indianapolis Colts
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
| HOU | Passing | IND |
|---|---|---|
| 298 | CMP | 318 |
| 471 | ATT | 456 |
| 63.3 | CMP% | 69.7 |
| 212.8 | YDS/GM | 224.4 |
| 7.1 | Y/A | 7.4 |
| 5.8 | NY/A | 6.4 |
| 9 | INT | 12 |
| 46 | SK | 33 |
Defense/Offense
| HOU | Passing | IND |
|---|---|---|
| 271 | CMP | 233 |
| 470 | ATT | 424 |
| 57.7 | CMP% | 55.0 |
| 196.9 | YDS/GM | 190.4 |
| 6.5 | Y/A | 6.8 |
| 5.4 | NY/A | 5.9 |
| 19 | INT | 16 |
| 45 | SK | 26 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
| HOU | Rushing | IND |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | G | 14 |
| 371 | ATT | 445 |
| 1560 | YDS | 1983 |
| 111.4 | Y/G | 141.6 |
| 4.2 | Y/A | 4.5 |
| 14 | TD | 14 |
| 1 | TD/G | 1 |
Defense/Offense
| HOU | Rushing | IND |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | G | 14 |
| 344 | ATT | 379 |
| 1478 | YDS | 1693 |
| 105.6 | Y/G | 120.9 |
| 4.3 | Y/A | 4.5 |
| 7 | TD | 13 |
| 0.5 | TD/G | 0.9 |
Special Teams
Offense/Defense
| HOU | Special Teams | IND |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Punts/Ret | 27 |
| 319 | Punt/Yds | 367 |
| 8.4 | Punt/Y/R | 13.6 |
| 19 | Kick Off/Ret | 10 |
| 580 | Kick Off/Yds | 283 |
| 30.5 | Kick Off/Y/rt | 28.3 |
Defense/Offense
| HOU | Special Teams | IND |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Punts/Ret | 20 |
| 105 | Punt/Yds | 219 |
| 5.0 | Punt/Y/R | 11.0 |
| 33 | Kick Off/Ret | 18 |
| 861 | Kick Off/Yds | 517 |
| 26.1 | Kick Off/Y/rt | 28.7 |
Scoring
Offense/Defense
| HOU | Scoring | IND |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | G | 14 |
| 14 | RshTD | 14 |
| 17 | RecTD | 20 |
| 33 | FGM | 26 |
| 39 | FGA | 33 |
| 23.4 | Pts/G | 23.5 |
Defense/Offense
| HOU | Scoring | IND |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | G | 14 |
| 7 | RshTD | 13 |
| 27 | RecTD | 16 |
| 21 | FGM | 24 |
| 23 | FGA | 27 |
| 21.4 | Pts/G | 20.0 |
Team Advanced Defense
| HOU | Defense | IND |
|---|---|---|
| 23.0% | Bltz% | 18.4% |
| 8.0% | Hrry% | 8.9% |
| 8.7% | QB Hit% | 8.1% |
| 23.9% | QB Prss% | 22.5% |
Injuries
| Name | Position | Injury | Status | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dameon Pierce | RB | Ankle | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Darius Anderson | RB | Knee | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Derek Rivers | DE | Bicep | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Derek Stingley Jr. | DB | Hamstring | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Drew Estrada | WR | Achilles | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Jalen Camp | WR | Oblique | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Jimmy Morrissey | C | Concussion | Out | 01/08/23 |
| John Metchie III | WR | Illness | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Jordan Steckler | G | Undisclosed | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Justin Britt | OL | Personal | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Kevin Pierre-Louis | ILB | Groin | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Kyle Allen | QB | Gameday Inactive | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Nico Collins | WR | Foot | Out | 01/08/23 |
| O.J. Howard | TE | Hip | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Phillip Dorsett | WR | Hamstring | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Steven Nelson | DB | Illness | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Taylor Stallworth | DT | Calf | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Thomas Booker | DL | Gameday Inactive | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Ogbonnia Okoronkwo | DL | Illness | Probable | 01/08/23 |
| Teagan Quitoriano | TE | Thigh | Probable | 01/05/23 |
| Name | Position | Injury | Status | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Ogletree | TE | Knee (acl) | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Armani Watts | S | Ankle | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Carter O'Donnell | OT | Undisclosed | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Chris Williams | DT | Gameday Inactive | Out | 01/08/23 |
| D'Vonte Price | RB | Undisclosed | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr. | CB | Knee | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Jonathan Taylor | RB | Ankle | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | Ankle | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Kylen Granson | TE | Ankle | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Nick Cross | S | Gameday Inactive | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Nick Foles | QB | Ribs | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Rashod Berry | OLB | Gameday Inactive | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | Achilles | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Shaquille Leonard | LB | Back/ankle | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Stephon Gilmore | CB | Wrist | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Tyquan Lewis | DE | Knee | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Wesley French | C | Gameday Inactive | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Yannick Ngakoue | DE | Throat | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Ashton Dulin | WR | Concussion | Probable | 01/05/23 |
| Brandon Facyson | CB | Concussion | Probable | 01/08/23 |
Betting Trends
| HOU | Betting Trends | IND |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 0-3-0 |
| 2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
| 15.33 | Avg Score | 16.33 |
| 25 | Avg Opp Score | 32.33 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 0-3-0 |
| 2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
| 19 | Avg Score | 12 |
| 23.67 | Avg Opp Score | 20.33 |
| HOU | Betting Trends | IND |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 0-5-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-4-0 |
| 16.6 | Avg Score | 17 |
| 25.8 | Avg Opp Score | 35 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-4-0 |
| 2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
| 18.6 | Avg Score | 17.2 |
| 26.6 | Avg Opp Score | 21 |
| HOU | Betting Trends | IND |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 1-9-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-9-0 |
| 4-6-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-7-0 |
| 15.1 | Avg Score | 15.5 |
| 25.2 | Avg Opp Score | 27.4 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 3-7-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-7-0 |
| 5-4-1 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
| 17.2 | Avg Score | 20.1 |
| 21.7 | Avg Opp Score | 22.4 |
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Houston Texans
The Houston Texans were blown out by the Jacksonville Jaguars last week, dropping them to 2-13-1 on the season. Houston started to play a little better in the second half of the season, giving teams like the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs scares down the stretch. But the Texans are one loss away from locking up the top pick in the next NFL Draft, and it would take some first class tanking from the Colts to deny them that.
Houston’s defense has long been one of the worst in the NFL, and this year has been no exception. Houston ranks 30th in total defense and dead last against the run. Expect another rough defensive showing for the Texans here to close out their season.
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts were also blown out last week, getting crushed by the New York Giants in Week 17. Indianapolis is 4-11-1 coming into the final week of the season, and there are huge draft implications for them this week as well. A loss would keep the Colts no worse than fifth in the next draft, though they would need to lose to a terrible Texans team to achieve that.
This week, it will be Sam Ehlinger at quarterback for the Colts, after Nick Foles suffered an injury last week against the Giants. Ehlinger already had one spell at quarterback this season, and was ineffective, prompting Jeff Saturday to go back to Matt Ryan after taking over as interim head coach. Saturday is likely to be taking on his last game as a head coach this week, barring a permanent hire by Jim Irsay.
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