Texans-Raiders Preview

The Houston Texans and the Oakland Raiders will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at McAfee Coliseum. Oddsmakers currently have the Texans listed as 7-point favorites versus the Raiders, while the game's total is sitting at 44. The Texans upset Tennessee 13-12 as a 3-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (45). Andre Johnson caught 11 passes for 207 yards and a touchdown for Houston, while Matt Schaub passed for 284 yards with a touchdown in the win. The Raiders lost to New England 49-26 as a 7-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (38.5). JaMarcus Russell threw for 242 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for Oakland, while Darren McFadden rushed for 46 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries. Current streak: Houston has won 4 straight games. Oakland has lost 3 straight games. Team records: Houston: 7-7 SU, 8-6 ATS Oakland: 3-11 SU, 5-9 ATS Houston most recently: When playing in December are 8-2 When playing on grass are 7-3 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing outside the division are 7-3 Oakland most recently: When playing in December are 1-9 When playing on grass are 3-7 After being outgained are 3-7 When playing outside the division are 1-9 A few trends to consider: Houston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games Oakland is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games Oakland is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games at home Next up: Houston home to Chicago, Sunday, December 28 Oakland at Tampa Bay, Sunday, December 28