Texans vs Vikings Betting Odds, NFL Week 3 Prediction
Texans vs Vikings Betting Odds, NFL Week 3 Prediction. Game set for Sunday, September 22nd, 2024. Place a bet on this NFL football game now.
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Texans vs Vikings Betting Odds
Here are the Texans vs Vikings Betting Odds:
TEAM | SPREAD | MONEYLINE | TOTAL |
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HOUSTON TEXANS | -2.5 | -140 | 45 O |
MINNESOTA VIKINGS | +2.5 | +120 | 45 U |
Texans vs Vikings Betting Prediction
Here are the Texans vs Vikings Betting predictions for both teams.
Texans vs Vikings Betting Prediction: Houston
Here is the Texans vs Vikings Betting prediction for Houston:
Entering the game, the Houston Texans have a 2-0 record for this season. The Texas Texans defeated the Chicago Bears 19–13 in their most recent game. C.J. Stroud completed 23 of 36 passes for 260 yards and one touchdown. He completed the game without throwing an interception and had a quarterback rating of 94.7. The Texans’ top rusher, Cam Akers, made seven tries for 32 yards (averaging 4.6 yards per attempt).
Nico Collins scored 135 yards on 8 catches, averaging 16.9 yards per catch. The Houston Texans gained 75 yards on 22 separate occasions when they ran the ball, or an average of 3.4 yards per carry. They ran 58 plays in total, which resulted in 310 yards. Houston gave up 23 touchdowns on 37 attempts for 134 yards and a 62.2% completion percentage. The Texans allowed 71 yards on 22 tries in the running game, which works out to 3.2 yards per rush allowed.
So far this season, the Texans have gained 727 yards in total. Together, Houston has amassed 24 first downs, but they have also been called for 17 penalties for 145 yards. In terms of scoring, Houston has scored one touchdown on the ground and three touchdowns through the air. They have only once handed the ball to the opposition. They rank 10th in the National Football League with an average of 144.0 yards per game as a unit in the run game. The Houston Texans are averaging 24.0 points per game in terms of points scored.
With 20.0 points allowed per game, the Texans are 13th in the league against scoring opponents. This season, they are conceding 87.5 yards on the ground per game and 4.0 yards per run. In two games, they have allowed 175 yards through the running game overall. Regarding passing yards, the Texans rank 10th in the NFL after allowing 333 yards through the air. They have given up 57.1% completion rate and 166.5 yards per game through passes. They are currently third in the NFL with a pass defense of 254.0 yards per game for the season. They have given up three touchdowns pounding the rock in addition to two touchdowns through the air.
Texans vs Vikings Betting Trends: Houston
Here are the Texans vs Vikings Betting trends for Houston:
In their previous six games, Houston is 5-1 SU.
In their previous five games against Minnesota, Houston is 0-5 ATS.
In their previous five games versus Minnesota, Houston is 0-5 SU.
Houston’s road record in their previous six games is 4-2 SU.
In five of Houston’s previous six games versus National Football Conference opponents, the total has gone UNDER.
In their last seven games versus National Football Conference North opponents, Houston is 2-5 SU.
In five of Houston’s last seven games played in week three, the total has gone over.
In their past 13 games as the favorite, Houston is 3-9-1 ATS.
Houston Texans Injuries
Pos | Player | Status |
---|---|---|
QB | Case Keenum (Foot) | Out |
DE | Denico Autry (Suspension) | Out |
S | M.J. Stewart (Knee) | Questionable |
TE | Dalton Keene (Knee) | Out |
CB | Jeff Okudah (Hip) | Out |
RB | Dameon Pierce (Hamstring) | Questionable |
LB | Christian Harris (Calf) | Out |
DT | Kurt Hinish (Calf) | Out |
S | Brandon Hill (Knee) | Out |
DE | Dylan Horton (Personal) | Out |
OL | Juice Scruggs (Groin) | Questionable |
OT | Jaylon Thomas (Undisclosed) | Out |
Texans vs Vikings Betting Prediction: Minnesota
Here is the Texans vs Vikings Betting prediction for Minnesota:
This year, the Minnesota Vikings are 2-0 going into this game. The San Francisco 49ers were the opponents the Vikings defeated 23-17 in their most recent game. Sam Darnold (2 touchdowns) finished the game with 268 yards via 17/26 passing and a 1091 passer rating. His Y/A was 10.3 yards and he only threw one pick. Ty Chandler carried the ball ten times for eighty-two yards, giving Minnesota an 8.2 yard per attempt average at the end of the game.
For the Vikings, Justin Jefferson was a prominent target. He caught four passes for 133 yards, averaging 33.3 yards per grab. Minnesota gained a total of 146 yards through 24 carries, averaging 6.1 yards per carry. Despite running 50 plays, the Vikings finished with 403 yards (8.1 yards per play). The Vikings secondary gave up 297 yards on 28 of 36 passes through the air, allowing a completion percentage of 77.8%. Minnesota gave up 102 yards on 25 run attempts (4.1 yards per rush).
11th out of all the clubs in the league, the Minnesota Vikings are averaging 357.5 yards per contest. They have carried the ball 257 yards this season and have an average of 128.5 yards in the ground game. In terms of aiding the opposition, the Minnesota offense ranks 14th in the league with 116 yards of penalties on 14 infractions. The Vikings are now seventh among all NFL teams in the passing yardage department, having thrown for 458 yards this season with an average of 229.0 yards per game. With an average of 25.5 points per game, the Vikings are currently eighth in the league in terms of scoring ability.
As of right now, they rank 25th in the NFL, having allowed 1 touchdown via air and 231.5 yards per game. Over the course of the season, Minnesota has given up 176 yards on the ground (88.0 yards per game) and 1 touchdown via the run game. Throughout the season, their defense has produced four takeaways—one fumble recovery and three interceptions. Ranked 27th in the NFL, the Vikings defense has participated in 135 plays. The Vikings are third in the league because they give up 11.5 points per game.
Texans vs Vikings Betting Trends: Minnesota
Here are the Texans vs Vikings Betting trends for Minnesota:
- In four of Minnesota’s previous six games, the total has gone over.
- During their previous nine games, Minnesota is 3-6 SU.
- Four out of Minnesota’s previous five games versus Houston have had the total go over.
- Minnesota has played 12 home games in which they are 3-9 ATS.
- In four of Minnesota’s previous five games versus American Football Conference opponents, the total has gone UNDER.
- In their previous fifteen games against opponents in the American Football Conference South division, Minnesota is 11-4 SU.
- In 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 September games, the total has gone UNDER.
- In their previous nine games played in week three, Minnesota is 6-3 ATS.
- Minnesota’s record as an underdog in their previous five games is 1-4 SU.
Minnesota Vikings Injuries
Pos | Player | Status |
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TE | T.J. Hockenson (Knee) | Out |
G | Dalton Risner (Back) | Out |
LB | Jordan Kunaszyk (Undisclosed) | Out |
WR | Justin Jefferson (Quad) | Questionable |
WR | Jordan Addison (Ankle) | Questionable |
CB | Mekhi Blackmon (Knee) | Out |
CB | NaJee Thompson (Knee) | Out |
OLB | Dallas Turner (Knee) | Questionable |
QB | J.J. McCarthy (Knee) | Out |
OL | Jeremy Flax (Undisclosed) | Out |
OLB | Gabriel Murphy (Undisclosed) | Out |
Texans vs Vikings Betting: Head-to-Head
Date | Team | Opp | Close | Result | ATS/OU |
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Oct 4, 2020 | Texans | Vikings | -3.5 / 52.5 | Lost 23-31 | Lost / Over |
Oct 9, 2016 | Texans | @Vikings | +6 / 38.5 | Lost 13-31 | Lost / Over |
Dec 23, 2012 | Texans | Vikings | -7.5 / 43.5 | Lost 6-23 | Lost / Under |
Nov 2, 2008 | Texans | @Vikings | +4.5 / 46.5 | Lost 21-28 | Lost / Over |
Oct 10, 2004 | Texans | Vikings | +4 / 49.5 | Lost 28-34 | Lost / Over |
Oct 8, 1995 | Texans | @Vikings | +10.5 / 37.5 | Lost 17-23 | Won / Over |
Nov 15, 1992 | Texans | @Vikings | +6.5 / 42 | Won 17-13 | Won / Under |
Sep 10, 1989 | Texans | @Vikings | +5.5 / 45 | Lost 7-38 | Lost / Push |
Dec 14, 1986 | Texans | Vikings | +7.5 / 42.5 | Won 23-10 | Won / Under |
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