Texans vs Colts Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 2, 2023
Last updated: Sep 17, 2023, 5:01PM | Published: Sep 12, 2023, 4:12AM
The Houston Texans take on the Indianapolis Colts in what is expected to be a tight NFL Week 2 game at NRG Stadium on Monday, beginning at 3:00am AEST.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for Texans vs Colts, as well as the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Texans vs Colts
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Monday's Houston-Indianapolis NFL match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Texans a 52% chance of beating the Colts in Week 2 of the NFL season.
More: Texans vs Colts Match Centre
Texans vs Colts: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at NRG Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Texans $1.87, Colts $1.95
- Line: Texans -1 ($1.91), Colts +1 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 40 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 Texans at $1.87 and the Colts at $1.95.
The Texans are listed as 1-point favourites against the Colts, with odds of $1.91 currently available at PointsBet.
For the underdog Colts (+1) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 40 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91, while bet365 currently has odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Colts (+1) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the 40-point Over/Under has a 52% chance of staying Under.
More: Super Bowl Probabilities and Odds
Texans vs Colts: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.87 with bet365 (52% probability)
- Line: Colts +1 at $1.91 with bet365 (52% probability)
- Total Points: Under 40 at $1.91 with bet365 (52% probability)
Stats Insider's Texans vs Colts best bets are based on complex modelling and wagering intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Texans vs Colts: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Texans vs Colts at NRG Stadium in Week 2 has the Texans prevailing 20-19.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
For more information, click or tap See Matchup.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Houston vs Indianapolis in Week 2, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Texans vs Colts: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Texans vs Colts? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Houston's Dameon Pierce is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Texans vs Colts.
Pierce has a 10.2% chance of getting in for six first at NRG Stadium, while the Texans RB has a 38.7% chance of reaching the end zone at any point in the game.
Scroll down for our complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Texans First TD Tips
- Dameon Pierce: 10.2% probability
- Devin Singletary: 6.8% probability
- C.J. Stroud: 6.6% probability
- Dalton Schultz: 6.1% probability
- Nico Collins: 5.7% probability
Colts First TD Tips
- Zack Moss: 8.5% probability
- Anthony Richardson: 8.2% probability
- Michael Pittman: 7.7% probability
- Deon Jackson: 5.9% probability
- Alec Pierce: 4.7% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Texans Anytime TD Tips
- Dameon Pierce: 38.7% probability
- Devin Singletary: 28.1% probability
- C.J. Stroud: 26.1% probability
- Dalton Schultz: 25.0% probability
- Nico Collins: 24.7% probability
Colts Anytime TD Tips
- Zack Moss: 33.0% probability
- Anthony Richardson: 32.1% probability
- Michael Pittman: 29.8% probability
- Deon Jackson: 23.3% probability
- Alec Pierce: 20.3% probability
Texans-Colts Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Texans' C.J. Stroud is projected for 184 passing yards, while the Colts' Anthony Richardson is expected to throw for 178 yards.
Texans Starting QB
- C.J. Stroud: 184 projected passing yards
Colts Starting QB
- Anthony Richardson: 178 projected passing yards
Texans Rushing Yards
- Dameon Pierce: 68 projected yards
- Devin Singletary: 27 projected yards
- C.J. Stroud: 23 projected yards
Colts Rushing Yards
- Zack Moss: 52 projected yards
- Anthony Richardson: 39 projected yards
- Jake Funk: 21 projected yards
Texans Receiving Yards
- Nico Collins: 40 projected yards
- Robert Woods: 35 projected yards
- Tank Dell: 34 projected yards
- Dalton Schultz: 32 projected yards
- John Metchie: 26 projected yards
Colts Receiving Yards
- Michael Pittman: 50 projected yards
- Josh Downs: 38 projected yards
- Alec Pierce: 28 projected yards
- Deon Jackson: 22 projected yards
- Kylen Granson: 17 projected yards
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Houston vs Indianapolis match-up at NRG Stadium.
As always, check out Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips for every NFL game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Texans vs Colts: Week 2 Preview
The NFL Week 2 game between the Texans and Colts at NRG Stadium is scheduled to start at 3:00am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts
- Date: Monday 18 September 2023
- Time: 3:00am AEST
- Venue: NRG Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our predictions for Houston vs Indianapolis are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
If you choose to use our predictions for betting purposes, it's crucial that you gamble responsibly and manage your finances effectively. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
More on NFL
Stats Insider is your go-to source for betting on the NFL in Australia, with the latest NFL betting news, tips for every NFL game, and Super Bowl odds for the NFL.
