Colts vs Texans Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 1, 2024
Last updated: Sep 8, 2024, 5:01PM | Published: Aug 21, 2024, 2:03PM
The Indianapolis Colts will sqaure off with the Houston Texans in NFL Week 1 action at Lucas Oil Stadium on Monday, commencing at 3:00am AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Colts vs Texans game, along with the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Indianapolis vs Houston NFL game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Texans a 60% chance of defeating the Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Colts vs Texans: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Lucas Oil Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Colts $2.35, Texans $1.62
- Line: Colts +3 ($1.91), Texans -3 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 47.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Colts at $2.35 and the Texans at $1.62.
The Colts are 3-point underdogs against the Texans, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Texans (-3) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 47.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Colts and the Texans have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 47.5-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Colts vs Texans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.62 with Bet365
- Line: Texans -3 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 47.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Colts vs Texans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Colts vs Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 1 is the Texans winning 25-22.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Indianapolis vs Houston game in Week 1, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Colts vs Texans: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score an anytime touchdown in Colts vs Texans? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Indianapolis' Jonathan Taylor is the most likely player to score the first TD in Colts vs Texans.
Taylor has a 12.7% chance of getting in for six first at Lucas Oil Stadium, while the Colts RB has a 53.2% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for our full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Colts First TD Tips
- Jonathan Taylor: 12.7% probability
- Anthony Richardson: 12.2% probability
- Michael Pittman: 5.9% probability
- Adonai Mitchell: 4.7% probability
- Alec Pierce: 2.8% probability
Texans First TD Tips
- Joe Mixon: 9.0% probability
- Stefon Diggs: 8.6% probability
- Nico Collins: 8.0% probability
- Tank Dell: 6.6% probability
- Dalton Schultz: 5.8% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Colts Anytime TD Tips
- Jonathan Taylor: 53.2% probability
- Anthony Richardson: 50.8% probability
- Michael Pittman: 29.0% probability
- Adonai Mitchell: 24.9% probability
- Alec Pierce: 14.3% probability
Texans Anytime TD Tips
- Joe Mixon: 40.5% probability
- Stefon Diggs: 39.4% probability
- Nico Collins: 38.9% probability
- Tank Dell: 32.5% probability
- Dalton Schultz: 28.5% probability
Colts-Texans Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Colts' Anthony Richardson is projected for 189 passing yards. The Texans' C.J. Stroud is expected to throw for a whopping 316 yards.
Colts Starting QB
- Anthony Richardson: 189 projected passing yards
Texans Starting QB
- C.J. Stroud: 316 projected passing yards
Colts Rushing Yards
- Jonathan Taylor: 73 projected yards
- Anthony Richardson: 50 projected yards
- Trey Sermon: 12 projected yards
Texans Rushing Yards
- Joe Mixon: 59 projected yards
- Dameon Pierce: 17 projected yards
- C.J. Stroud: 13 projected yards
Colts Receiving Yards
- Michael Pittman: 57 projected yards
- Adonai Mitchell: 43 projected yards
- Kylen Granson: 24 projected yards
- Alec Pierce: 24 projected yards
- Jonathan Taylor: 17 projected yards
Texans Receiving Yards
- Nico Collins: 85 projected yards
- Tank Dell: 66 projected yards
- Stefon Diggs: 56 projected yards
- Dalton Schultz: 43 projected yards
- Joe Mixon: 23 projected yards
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Indianapolis vs Houston match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips on every NFL game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Colts vs Texans: Week 1 Essential Details
The NFL Week 1 match-up between the Colts and Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium is scheduled to begin at 3:00am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans
- Date: Monday 9 September 2024
- Time: 3:00am AEST
- Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Indianapolis vs Houston predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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