Colts vs Texans Odds & Prediction for Week 1: Who is Favored to Win?

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Key Takeaways:

  • šŸˆ Favorite: The Texans are favored to beat the Colts in Week 1.
  • šŸ¤” Colts Chances: Indianapolis has a 44.6% chance to beat HOU.
  • šŸ“‰ Point Spread: The Texans are 3-point favorites against the Colts.
  • šŸŽÆ Over/Under: The game total has been set at over/under 48.5.
  • šŸ’µ Moneyline: Houston has a -148 moneyline, while Indianapolis is +124
  • šŸ”® Prediction: HOU: 31 | IND: 24

The 2024 NFL season will kick off with a bang as the Houston Texans travel to Indianapolis to take on the Colts. Both teams have generated a ton of buzz thanks to their ascending, second-year quarterbacks, but which team will win in Week 1?

We broke down everything you need to know about the Colts vs Texans odds in this article, including our staff's Colts vs Texans prediction.

Colts vs Texans Odds: Quick Facts

Below, we included some need-to-know information for this Week 1 matchup.

ā­ FavoriteTexans
āš–ļø Colts Win48.1% Chance
šŸ”¢ Point SpreadHOU -1.5
šŸ“Š MoneylineHOU -126
šŸ“ˆ Game Total O/U48.5
āœ… Last VerifiedSeptember 2024

All odds via Fanatics Sportsbook Kentucky

Who is Favored to Win?

The Texans are favored to beat the Colts in Week 1. But the matchup is projected to be very close, as most Kentucky sportsbooks have made this game close to a Pick 'Em.

What is the Colts vs Texans Spread?

The Texans are 3-point favorites over the Colts, according to FanDuel Sportsbook Kentucky. Home-field advantage is generally considered worth about three points on the spread. This suggests the oddsmakers believe Houston is only about 3 points better than Indianapolis on a neutral field.

Breaking Down Colts vs Texans Moneylines

The Texans are -148 moneyline favorites to beat the Colts, who are available at +124 to win the game outright. These two went 1-1 against each other last season, which further supports the idea that this will be a close matchup.

Colts vs Texans Total: Over/Under

The Colts vs Texans over/under has been set at 48.5, with -105 juice on the over and -115 on the under. That suggests that the oddsmakers believe the game total is more likely to finish under 48.5. Either way, this is tied for the third-highest total on the Week 1 slate, suggesting we could be in for a shootout.

Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans Prediction

This game features two of the most exciting young quarterbacks in the league. And the outcome of the matchup will likely be decided by those two as well.

As exciting as Anthony Richardson was last season, it's hard not to favor C.J. Stroud and his stable of elite weapons. He'll be throwing to Nico Collins, Tank Dell, and the recently-acquired Stefon Diggs. Those three wideouts combined for 3,189 yards last season, and that passing attack could spell trouble for Indianapolis.

Last season, Indianapolis was a bottom-12 team when it came to generating pressure. And their secondary is made up of young or unproven players who could struggle against Houston's elite WR trio. If Stroud has time, he should be able to pick apart this secondary.

Colts vs Texans Pick

šŸ”„ Texans: 31 | Colts: 24

Indianapolis Colts Chances to Win vs Houston Texans 

The moneyline suggests that Houston has a 54.5% chance of defeating Indianapolis. We generated this number by calculating the implied probability of the moneyline.

How to Bet on the Game

Bettors have plenty of Kentucky betting apps that offer markets on this game. But, the specific lines and odds will vary greatly from book to book, so we recommend that you shop around for the odds that best suit your desired bet.

We have found that bet365 Kentucky tends to offer one of the most robust selections of lines and odds for specific matchups.

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How to Watch the Game

This game will be broadcast on CBS at 1 p.m. EST on Sunday, Sept. 8. It's unlikely to be broadcast nationally, but residents of either market should be able to find it on CBS. Those without cable subscriptions might want to look into a streaming option that carries CBS, such as YouTube TV.

History of Colts vs Texans

Colts vs Texans Odds

As division rivals, the Colts and Texans have a lengthy history against one another, even if it's been a bit of a one-sided affair. Below, we have broken down everything you need to know about the history of this matchup.

Games Played:45
Texans Wins:11
Colts Wins:33
Ties:1
Playoff Matchups:1
Super Bowl Matchups:0
First Matchup:2002
Last Matchup:2024

Last 5 Times They Played

DateGameWinnerScore
1/6/24Colts vs TexansTexans23-19
9/17/23

Colts @ Texans

Colts31-20
1/8/23Colts vs TexansTexans32-31
9/11/22Colts @ TexansTie20-20
12/5/21Colts @ TexansColts31-0

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