Titans-Texans Preview

The fans at Reliant Stadium will be treated to a game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans when they take their seats on Sunday. Oddsmakers currently have the Titans listed as 3-point favorites versus the Texans, while the game's total is sitting at 45. The Titans defeated Cleveland 28-9 as a 14-point favorite last week. The combined score caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (37). Chris Johnson rushed for 136 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries for Tennessee and Kerry Collins passed for 155 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in the win. The Texans defeated Green Bay 24-21 as a 6-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (47.5). Matt Schaub passed for 414 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for Houston, while Ken Walter caught six passes for 146 yards with a touchdown in the win. Current streak: Tennessee has won 2 straight games. Houston has won 3 straight games. Team records: Tennessee: 12-1 SU, 11-1-1 ATS Houston: 6-7 SU, 7-6 ATS Tennessee most recently: When playing in December are 8-2 When playing on grass are 9-1 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing within the division are 8-2 Houston most recently: When playing in December are 7-3 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 4-6 When playing within the division are 2-8 A few trends to consider: Tennessee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Tennessee is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road Tennessee is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston Tennessee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Tennessee The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing at home against Tennessee Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home Next up: Tennessee home to Pittsburgh, Sunday, December 21 Houston at Oakland, Sunday, December 21