Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans prediction 1-6-24 NFL Picks

The Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts face off on Saturday in an NFL showdown at Lucas Oil Stadium. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Texans vs Colts prediction.

Win and In for Texans

For the Texans it’s pretty simple in terms of making the playoffs. They know if they can win this game, they are going to make the playoffs after winning just three games last year. In the last game the Texans faced off against the Tennessee Titans and they were able to secure the 26=3 victory. CJ Stroud had another strong game completing 24 of his 32 passes for 213 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. Even more impressive though was the defense giving up only three points. Houston on the season is averaging 22.1 points while their defense is giving up 20.9 points per game. They are only allowing 4.255 points in the second quarter which is the first in the NFL. 

Texans Team Facts

• The Texans have won each of their last seven road games against AFC South opponents.
• The Texans have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as road underdogs against AFC South opponents.
• The favorites have won the first half in six of the Texans’ last seven games.
• The Texans have lost the first quarter in four of their last five games following a win.
• Each of the Texans’ last three games against AFC South opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Win and In for the Colts

For the Colts, it’s much like the Texans as they know if they win this game they will make the playoffs. Last Sunday wasn’t the prettiest game, but the Colts were able to secure the 23-20 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. They made it interesting late, but they still managed to secure the three point victory. Gardner Minshew completed 15 of his 23 passes for 224 yards and a touchdown. The offense is ranked 10th in football but the defense has been an issue giving up 24.5 points per game. In this game, the defense is going to need to find a way to get going. On the season Minshiew is giving up 3,164 yards, 15 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. Limiting the turnovers in this game is also going to be a key here. 

Colts Team Facts

• The Colts have lost each of their last three January games as favorites against AFC opponents.
• The Colts have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games at Lucas Oil Stadium following a home win.
• The Colts have lost the first half in each of their last five games following a home win.
• The Colts have scored the first touchdown in eight of their last 10 games against the Texans.
• The Colts have lost the first quarter in six of their last seven games as home favorites against AFC opponents.

Texans vs Colts Betting Prediction

This should be a competitive game overall, but the Texans are going to be the team that comes out on top. The Colts defense has been an issue all season and they are going to really struggle in this game with the defense. Stroud had a strong game in the last game and he’s going to throw at least a couple of touchdowns pass here. The Colts are going to have no answer and that will be the difference as the the Texans will get the job done here. Back the Texans against the spread.