Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans Week 13 Betting Guide

The Indianapolis Colts (6-6) face the Houston Texans (2-9) at NRG Stadium for Week 13 of the NFL. Let’s take a look at the betting lines for Sunday’s matchup. The Colts started the week as 8.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 9.5, leaving the Colts at -480 and Texans at +350. The total points line is set at 45.0, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110.

The Colts have a 7-5-0 ATS record this season, while the Texans hold a record of 5-6-0.
The Colts have a 8-4-0 O/U record this season (meaning eight games have gone over the total points line and four have gone under). The Texans have a 4-7-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

The Colts are averaging 28.3 points per game this season (4th in the league). Comparatively, the Texans are averaging only 14.9 (32nd).
Defensively, the Colts are giving up 23.6 points per game this season (20th in the league), while the Texans are giving up an average of 26.5 points (28th).

Moving the chains

With an average of 366.3, the Colts rank 11th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Texans rank 32nd with just 264.8 yards per game.
In terms of yards allowed, the Colts are giving up 358.8 per game this season (17th in the league), outperforming the Texans, who are giving up an average of 378.1 (29th).

Ascendency in the air

The Colts have recorded 221.8 passing yards per game this season (22nd in the league). Comparatively, the Texans’ defense has given up 242.5 passing yards per game (15th).
Meanwhile, the Texans have recorded an underwhelming 186.5 passing yards per game this season (31st in the league), meaning they may be able to improve their defensive numbers which have seen them concede 244.7 passing yards per game (19th).

Advantage on the ground

Looking at the ground game, the Colts have recorded an impressive 144.5 rushing yards per game this season (4th in the league). This is likely to be an area they look to exploit against the Texans, who rank 31st for opponent rushing yards, conceding 135.6 per game.
On the other hand, the Texans have recorded 78.3 rushing yards per game this season (32nd in the league), while the Colts are giving up 114.2 rushing yards per game (18th).

Protecting the ball

Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Colts have recorded 27 total takeaways this season (1st in the league), while the Texans have recorded 20 (5th).
On offense, the Colts have recorded 15 total giveaways this season (T15th in the league), bettering the Texans’ number of 18 (T25th).

First to Score

The Colts are -177 to score first, while the Texans are +145.

The Colts have scored first in eight of their 12 games this season.
The Texans have scored first in four of their 11 games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Colts have recorded the first touchdown in seven of their 12 games this season.
The Texans have recorded the first touchdown in four of their 11 games this season.

First Scoring Play

Indianapolis Touchdown 5 / 12 +135

Indianapolis Field Goal 3 / 12 +330

Indianapolis Safety 0 / 12 +8000

Houston Touchdown 2 / 11 +425

Houston Field Goal 1 / 11 +320

Houston Safety 1 / 11 +7500

Which team will get a quick start?

The Colts are -278 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Texans are +215.

The Colts have been the first to score 10 points in eight of their 12 games this season.
The Texans have been the first to score 10 points in five of their 11 games this season.

First Quarter Moneyline

The Colts are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -230, while the Texans are +185.

The Colts have a 6-5-1 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Texans hold a record of 4-6-1.

Last Time They Met

The Colts recorded a 31-3 beatdown over the Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium when these teams last met in Week 6, 2021. Jonathan Taylor had a big game during that matchup, recording 145 rushing yards.