Colts vs. Texans prediction and odds for Week 18
The Indianapolis Colts will finish their season with a matchup against the Houston Texans. Here are the odds and a prediction for the Week 18 game.
The Indianapolis Colts will be finishing the season the way they started: in a game against the Houston Texans. However, this Week 18 game will be completely different than the Week 1 matchup between the two franchises. For starters, several of Indy’s players that started in Week 1 won’t be on the field. That includes guys like Jonathan Taylor, Matt Ryan, and probably Kenny Moore. Additionally, Indianapolis will also have a different head coach, with Jeff Saturday serving as interim head coach after Frank Reich was fired.
What will probably remain the same is that the game will be competitive. In Week 1, the game was so competitive that it ended in a draw. Since then, both the Colts and Houston have played a lot of bad football. With both teams struggling, it may just turn out to be a good game. Not to mention, there will be major implications on the draft order depending on the outcome of this game. What are the chances that this game results in another tie?
Colts vs. Texans odds Week 18
According to FanDuel, Indianapolis is the favorite to win with -154 odds (bet $154 to win $100). Houston, on the other hand, is the underdogs with +130 odds (bet $100 to win $130). Despite both teams struggling, it’s the Colts who have a slight edge. However, it is expected to be a close contest.
The spread for this game is only set at 2.5 points. The odds of the Colts winning by three or more points are -115 (bet $115 to win $100) and the odds of the Texans losing by two points or less are -105 (bet $105 to win $100). Considering both teams scored the same amount of points the last time they played, it makes sense that the point spread is so small.
The over/under for the game is set at 38.5 points. The odds for the over are -105, meaning a $105 bet on the over will win $100 if the combined points equal 39 or more. The odds for the under are -115, so a $115 bet on the under will win $100 if the combined points equal 38 or less.
Colts vs. Texans prediction Week 18
Before the season, many believed this matchup would be inconsequential for Indianapolis and that the team would be able to rest its starters as it prepares for a playoff matchup. That couldn’t be further from the truth. The game will be inconsequential as it relates to the postseason because neither team is making it. However, both squads are expected to come out and compete with pride.
Unfortunately for the Colts, their season likely won’t be ending on a high note, as the Texans will probably pull out a win in this game. Though both teams have been bad, Indy has been a bit more of a disaster lately than Houston. In the last four weeks, the Texans upset the Tennessee Titans, went to overtime with the Kansas City Chiefs, and lost a close game to the Dallas Cowboys. Houston is playing better than Indy right now.
Colts 10, Texans 17
Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
