NFL Odds: Raiders vs Texans

The fans at Reliant Stadium will be treated to a game between the Oakland Raiders and the Houston Texans when they take their seats on Sunday. Oddsmakers currently have the Texans listed as 9-point favorites versus the Raiders, while the game's total is sitting at 42½. The Raiders lost to Denver 23-3 as a 2.5-point underdog in Week 3. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (38). JaMarcus Russell passed for only 61 yards with two interceptions for Oakland and Darren McFadden rushed for 45 yards on 12 carries with three fumbles. The Texans lost to Jacksonville 31-24 as a 4-point favorite in Week 3. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (47.5). Matt Schaub passed for 300 yards with three touchdowns and an interception for Houston and Kevin Walter caught seven passes for 96 yards and a TD. Team records: Oakland: 1-2 SU, 2-1 ATS Houston: 1-2 SU, 1-2 ATS Oakland most recently: When playing in October are 3-7 When playing on grass are 4-6 After being outgained are 3-7 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 being outgained are 7-3 When playing outside the division are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Oakland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games Oakland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road Oakland is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games Oakland is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road Houston is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home Houston is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 14 of Houston's last 21 games Houston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games Next up: Oakland at NY Giants, Sunday, October 11 Houston at Arizona, Sunday, October 11