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Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans Betting Trends

Updated:Jan 1, 2026 1:22 AM EST

The upcoming NFL Week 18 showdown on January 4, 2026, features the Indianapolis Colts visiting the Houston Texans at the iconic NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. This Sunday football game is set to be an exciting conclusion to the regular season, broadcast live on CBS. Houston Texans enter as favorites with a -10.5 point spread and a total points line of 39, indicating a game that might lean towards a defensive battle.

Houston’s offense, led by starting quarterback C.J. Stroud, averages 326.25 total yards per game with strong passing stats (218.875 yards per game) but faces a challenging Colts defense that allows 250.625 passing yards on average. The Texans’ run game, averaging 107.375 yards, will test Indianapolis’ run defense which concedes 99.875 yards per game. Houston’s offensive line must hold firm against the Colts’ aggressive pass rush, which has recorded 15.4375 sacks per game, to protect Stroud and sustain drives.

The Colts, starting quarterback Riley Leonard, have struggled recently with an 8-8 record and a 4-3 away ATS record, while Houston boasts an 11-5 record and a 6-2 home record. Leonard will need support from key receivers like Michael Pittman Jr. and Alec Pierce to challenge Houston’s secondary featuring standout cornerbacks Derek Stingley Jr. and Kamari Lassiter. Betting trends and game insights suggest the Texans' home advantage and defensive prowess could be decisive factors.

The previous matchup on November 30, 2025, saw Houston edge out the Colts 20-16 at Lucas Oil Stadium, a close game with Houston covering the spread as a 3-point underdog. This history adds intrigue to the rematch and provides valuable betting stats for bettors. The Texans’ recent form and home edge make them the best bet in this encounter.

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8-8 (12th)Against the Spread9-7 (8th)

8-8 (17th)Straight Up11-5 (8th)

-3.7Straight Up Units+4.3

8-8Over / Under6-10

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27.3Points22.9

14.6First Half11.6

12.6Second Half11.3

6.2First Quarter4.8

8.4Second Quarter6.9

6.1Third Quarter3.4

6.1Fourth Quarter7.8

345.4Total Yards326.3

6Yards Per Play5.3

224.7Passing Yards218.9

21.1 - 32 (66%)Completions-Attempts21.7 - 34.4 (63.1%)

6.7Yards Per Passing Play6

1.8 (13)Sacks (Yards)1.9 (16)

120.7Rushing Yards107.4

25.9Attempts27.7

4.7Yards Per Rush3.9

20.81st Downs18.8

11.8Passing10.9

7.2Rushing5.6

1.9Penalties2.3

4.7 / 11.3 (41.7%)3rd Down5.1 / 13.6 (37.6%)

1.1 / 1.6 (65.4%)4th Down0.7 / 1.2 (57.9%)

2.6 / 3.9 (66.1%)Red Zone1.4 / 3.2 (45.1%)

6.1 (49.3)Penalties (Yards)6.9 (57)

1.3Turnovers1.3

0.9Interceptions1.1

0.4Fumbles Lost0.2

59.6Total Plays64

5.9Kickoffs5.5

3.9Returns3

113.4Return Yards77

28.8Yards Per Return25.7

2.6Punts4.3

1.3Returns2.1

11.8Return Yards22.1

9Yards Per Return10.7

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Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans Betting Trends

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