NFL Handicapping: 49ers vs Texans

The San Francisco 49ers and the Houston Texans will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Reliant Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Texans listed as 3-point favorites versus the 49ers, while the game's total is sitting at 44. The 49ers lost to Atlanta 45-10 as a pick'em in Week 5. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (41.5). Shaun Hill passed for 198 yards and an interception for San Francisco, while Glen Coffee rushed for 45 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries. The Texans defeated Cincinnati 28-17 as a 3.5-point underdog in Week 6. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (46.5). Matt Schaub passed for 392 yards with four touchdowns and an interception for Houston, while Owen Daniels caught seven passes for 78 yards and two touchdowns in the win. Team records: San Francisco: 3-2 SU, 4-1 ATS Houston: 3-3 SU, 3-3 ATS San Francisco most recently: When playing in October are 1-9 When playing on grass are 6-4 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing outside the division are 3-7 Houston most recently: When playing in October are 5-5 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing outside the division are 5-5 A few trends to consider: San Francisco is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road San Francisco is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games on the road San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games Houston is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home Houston is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games Houston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games Next up: San Francisco at Indianapolis, Sunday, November 1 Houston at Buffalo, Sunday, November 1