Colts vs. Texans Week 2 Prediction and Odds - September 17, 2023

The Houston Texans will face the Indianapolis Colts in NFL Week 2 action at NRG Stadium on Sunday, beginning at 1:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Colts vs. Texans, plus game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed in this article.

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Who Will Win: Colts vs. Texans

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Colts-Texans NFL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Texans a 52% chance of beating the Colts in Week 2 of the NFL season.

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Colts vs. Texans Odds

• Spread: Texans +1 (-115), Colts -1 (-105)
• Moneyline: Texans -108, Colts -102
• Total: Over/Under 40 (-110/-110)

The Texans are +1 underdogs against the Colts, with -115 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Colts (-1) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on offer at -105.

In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Texans and Colts are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Texans at -108. That means you can risk $108 to win $100, for a total payout of $208, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Colts at -102, where you can risk $102 to win $100, for a total payout of $202, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 40 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check all of the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NFL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Texans (+1) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the 40-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Colts vs. Texans

• Spread: Texans +1 @ -115 via DraftKings Sportsbook (54% probability)
• Moneyline: Texans @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook (52% probability)
• Total: Under 40 @ -110 via PointsBet (51% probability)

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Colts vs. Texans Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Indianapolis vs. Houston at NRG Stadium in Week 2 has the Texans winning 20-19.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of this week's Colts-Texans game in Week 2, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Colts vs. Texans Player Props

Who will score the first touchdown in Colts vs. Texans? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first touchdown and most likely anytime touchdown scorers for both the Colts and Texans, as well as player stat projections.

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According to DimersBOT, Houston's Dameon Pierce is most likely to score the first touchdown in Colts vs. Texans.

DimersBOT gives Pierce a 10.2% chance of scoring the first TD at NRG Stadium, while the Texans RB is a 38.7% chance of reaching the end zone at any point in the game.

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First Touchdown Scorer Probabilities

Indianapolis Colts

• 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

Houston Texans

• 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

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Probabilities

Indianapolis Colts

• 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

Houston Texans

• 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-Texans Projected Player Stats

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Colts' Anthony Richardson is projected to have a quiet game with 178 passing yards. The Texans' C.J. Stroud is expected to throw for just 184 yards.

Colts Starting QB

• Anthony Richardson: 178 projected yards

Texans Starting QB

• C.J. Stroud: 184 projected yards

Colts Rushing

• Zack Moss: 52 projected yards
• Anthony Richardson: 39 projected yards
• Jake Funk: 21 projected yards

Texans Rushing

• Dameon Pierce: 68 projected yards
• Devin Singletary: 27 projected yards
• C.J. Stroud: 23 projected yards

Colts Receiving

• 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

Texans Receiving

• 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

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting insights before Colts vs. Texans on Sunday September 17, 2023.

Colts vs. Texans 2023

The NFL Week 2 matchup between the Texans and Colts at NRG Stadium is scheduled to begin at 1:00PM ET.

• Who: Indianapolis Colts vs. Houston Texans
• Date: Sunday September 17, 2023
• Time: 1:00PM ET / 10:00AM PT
• Venue: NRG Stadium

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