Texans vs Ravens Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 17, 2024
Last updated: Dec 24, 2024, 5:41PM | Published: Dec 18, 2024, 9:35PM
The Houston Texans will take on the favoured Baltimore Ravens in NFL Week 17 action at NRG Stadium on Thursday, beginning at 8:30am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Texans vs Ravens game, plus the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Houston vs Baltimore NFL match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Ravens a 67% chance of beating the Texans at NRG Stadium.
Texans vs Ravens: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NFL game at NRG Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Texans $3.10, Ravens $1.38
- Line: Texans +5.5 ($1.91), Ravens -5.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 46.5 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 Texans at $3.10 and the Ravens at $1.38.
The Texans are listed as 5.5-point underdogs against the Ravens, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Ravens (-5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 46.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Texans (+5.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 46.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Texans vs Ravens: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $3.10 with Bet365
- Line: Texans +5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 46.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
While the Ravens have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Texans to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Texans vs Ravens: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Texans vs Ravens at NRG Stadium in Week 17 is the Ravens winning 25-20.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Houston vs Baltimore game in Week 17, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
Texans vs Ravens: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Texans vs Ravens? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Baltimore's Derrick Henry is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Texans vs Ravens.
Henry has a 17.2% chance of scoring the first TD at NRG Stadium, while the Ravens RB has a 62.3% chance of reaching the end zone at any point during the game.
Scroll down for our full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Texans First TD Tips
- Joe Mixon: 12.5% probability
- Nico Collins: 10.8% probability
- Dalton Schultz: 6.4% probability
- Robert Woods: 3.7% probability
- C.J. Stroud: 3.4% probability
Ravens First TD Tips
- Derrick Henry: 17.2% probability
- Zay Flowers: 7.4% probability
- Mark Andrews: 7.1% probability
- Lamar Jackson: 6.5% probability
- Rashod Bateman: 5.9% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Texans Anytime TD Tips
- Joe Mixon: 50.0% probability
- Nico Collins: 45.9% probability
- Dalton Schultz: 29.4% probability
- Robert Woods: 18.0% probability
- C.J. Stroud: 16.8% probability
Ravens Anytime TD Tips
- Derrick Henry: 62.3% probability
- Zay Flowers: 34.7% probability
- Mark Andrews: 31.8% probability
- Lamar Jackson: 29.0% probability
- Rashod Bateman: 27.7% probability
Texans-Ravens Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Texans' C.J. Stroud is projected for 271 passing yards. The Ravens' Lamar Jackson is expected to throw for 239 yards.
Texans Starting QB
- C.J. Stroud: 271 projected passing yards
Ravens Starting QB
- Lamar Jackson: 239 projected passing yards
Texans Rushing Yards
- Joe Mixon: 74 projected yards
- C.J. Stroud: 13 projected yards
- Dameon Pierce: 7 projected yards
Ravens Rushing Yards
- Derrick Henry: 92 projected yards
- Lamar Jackson: 47 projected yards
- Justice Hill: 14 projected yards
Texans Receiving Yards
- Nico Collins: 87 projected yards
- Dalton Schultz: 41 projected yards
- Robert Woods: 27 projected yards
- Joe Mixon: 24 projected yards
- John Metchie: 22 projected yards
Ravens Receiving Yards
- Zay Flowers: 57 projected yards
- Mark Andrews: 47 projected yards
- Rashod Bateman: 37 projected yards
- Isaiah Likely: 28 projected yards
- Justice Hill: 18 projected yards
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Texans vs Ravens: Week 17 Essential Details
The NFL Week 17 match-up between the Texans and Ravens at NRG Stadium is scheduled to begin at 8:30am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens
- Date: Thursday 26 December 2024
- Time: 8:30am AEDT
- Venue: NRG Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Houston vs Baltimore predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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