Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts Prediction, Odds, NFL Picks - Week 18 [2024]

NFL Week 18 action continues on Saturday at 8:15PM ET as the Houston Texans square off with the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Saturday's Texans vs. Colts matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Texans vs. Colts Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Saturday's NFL matchup between the Texans and Colts 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NFL predictions.

Our popular predictive analytics model gives the Texans a 53% chance of defeating the Colts in Week 18 of the NFL season, and our predicted final score has the Texans winning 23-22.

According to our model, the Colts (+1.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 47.5-point Over/Under has a 55% chance of going under.

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Texans vs. Colts Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Texans	Colts
Spread	-1.5 (-106)	+1.5 (-110)
Moneyline	-120	+105
Total	o47.5 (-110)	u47.5 (-108)

• The Colts are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Texans, with -110 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Texans (-1.5) to cover the spread, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -106.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Colts at +105, which means you can bet $100 to profit $105, earning a total payout of $205, if they win.
• Meanwhile, FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Texans at -120, where you can risk $120 to win $100 for a total payout of $220 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 47.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at -108.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out the sports betting sites you have access to in your state for the best NFL odds and lines.

Texans vs. Colts Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Colts +1.5	-110
Moneyline	Texans	-120
Total	Under 47.5	-108

Dimers' NFL best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to serve you the best possible plays every week of the season.

Texans vs. Colts TD Scorers

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

According to our model, Indianapolis' Jonathan Taylor is most likely to score the first touchdown in Texans vs. Colts.

Our projections give Taylor a 14.1% chance of scoring the first TD at Lucas Oil Stadium, while the Colts RB is a 56.6% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.

First Touchdown Scorer Predictions

Houston Texans

Player	First TD Probability
Devin Singletary	12.0%
Nico Collins	11.1%
Dalton Schultz	8.8%
Robert Woods	4.3%
John Metchie	4.2%

Indianapolis Colts

Player	First TD Probability
Jonathan Taylor	14.1%
Michael Pittman	8.4%
Gardner Minshew	5.3%
Alec Pierce	4.7%
Zack Moss	4.3%

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Predictions

Houston Texans

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Devin Singletary	50.6%
Nico Collins	47.3%
Dalton Schultz	38.9%
Robert Woods	22.4%
John Metchie	20.8%

Indianapolis Colts

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Jonathan Taylor	56.6%
Michael Pittman	38.3%
Gardner Minshew	26.2%
Alec Pierce	23.7%
Zack Moss	21.2%

Texans vs Colts Player Props

Here, you will find detailed projections for all of the key offensive players from the Texans and Colts, including passing, rushing and receiving yards.

Texans vs. Colts Quarterbacks

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Texans' C.J. Stroud is projected to have a big game with 297 passing yards, while the Colts' Gardner Minshew is expected to throw for a whopping 268 yards.

Player	Proj. Pass Yards
C.J. Stroud (HOU)	297 yds
Gardner Minshew (IND)	268 yds

Texans Rushing

Player	Proj. Rush Yards
Devin Singletary	61 yds
Dameon Pierce	20 yds
C.J. Stroud	12 yds

Colts Rushing

Player	Proj. Rush Yards
Jonathan Taylor	83 yds
Zack Moss	26 yds
Gardner Minshew	9 yds

Texans Receiving

Player	Proj. Rec. Yards
Nico Collins	76 yds
Dalton Schultz	45 yds
Robert Woods	35 yds
John Metchie	29 yds
Xavier Hutchinson	27 yds

Colts Receiving

Player	Proj. Rec. Yards
Michael Pittman	75 yds
Josh Downs	37 yds
Alec Pierce	37 yds
Kylen Granson	17 yds
Will Mallory	16 yds

Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting insights before the Texans vs. Colts on Saturday January 6, 2024.

Texans vs. Colts Game Information

The NFL Week 18 game between the Colts and Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium is scheduled to start at 8:15PM ET.

• Who: Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts
• Date: Saturday January 6, 2024
• Time: 8:15PM ET / 5:15PM PT
• Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium

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Conclusion

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