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Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

There is an AFC South contest on the cards in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season as the Houston Texans travel to Lucas Oil Stadium to take on the Indianapolis Colts.

The Texans set the standard in 2023, finishing the season with a 10-7 record in a breakthrough season for the franchise.

Indianapolis finished with a 9-8 record after starting QB Anthony Richardson suffered a season-ending injury in Week 4, but it was not enough to make the playoffs.

Both teams will be desperate to start the new season with a positive performance to gain an advantage in the division.

Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts betting tips and predictions

Houston Texans -3.0 (-105)

After a successful season in 2023, the pressure is on the Houston Texans to back that up in head coach DeMeco Ryans' second campaign in charge.

Houston picked second in the 2023 NFL Draft and that worked perfectly in their favor as C.J. Stroud fell into their lap, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Stroud arguably produced the best rookie campaign of any quarterback in recent times, as he led his team into the playoffs after throwing 23 touchdowns and just five interceptions. That form helped him win the Offensive Rookie of the Year award, and he has not lost any of his offensive weapons.

Nico Collins finished 2023 with 1,297 receiving yards, Tank Dell recorded 709 yards from 11 games before getting injured.

They have now added to that with former Buffalo Bills ace Stefon Diggs, who has enjoyed six straight years of over 1,000 receiving yards.

New running back Joe Mixon, recorded over 1,100 scrimmage yards with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2023, and there is certainly more talent on the Houston roster than the Colts.

Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson returns from a season-ending injury, and it may take them a few weeks to get up to speed.

Over 48.5 points (-110)

While the Colts should come up short, they are still expected to push for the playoffs in 2024. They fought hard for a winning record in 2023 after losing Richardson inside the first month of the season, and there is certainly going to be no sign of quitting in Week 1 at home.

The Colts will hope to fight fire with fire against Houston, and both meetings last season were entertaining. The first meeting finished with 51 points in Houston, while the second game saw 42 points scored.

With Richardson back fit, Michael Pittman Jr., and Jonathan Taylor all ready to start, this game could be one to watch for the neutral.

Anthony Richardson anytime touchdown (+105)

Most of the attention and spotlight will be on Stroud after his rookie year, which should allow Richardson a bit more breathing space in his return.

In his four games before a season-ending shoulder injury, Richardson threw three touchdowns, rushed for four scores, and had a quarterback rating of 87.3. He averaged 5.4 yards per carry when he was fit, and he will always look to take the game to the opposition.

Richardson is a tough man to stop due to his size advantage, and he should be able to score his first touchdown of the season in Week 1. 

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Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts odds

Houston Texans

-160 ML

Indianapolis Colts

+135 ML

Spread

Texans -3.0

Total Points

O/U 48.5

Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts player props

Anytime Touchdown Scorer

Joe Mixon (HOU)

+100

Jonathan Taylor (IND)

+100

Anthony Richardson (IND)

+105

Nico Collins (HOU)

+160

Michael Pittman Jr. (IND)

+175

Stefon Diggs (HOU)

+187

Dalton Schultz (HOU)

+210

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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.

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