NFL Betting: Patriots vs Texans

Courtesy of OddsShark.com The fans at Reliant Stadium will be treated to a game between the New England Patriots and the Houston Texans when they take their seats on Sunday. Oddsmakers currently have the Texans listed as 7-point favorites versus the Patriots, while the game's total is sitting at 46. The Patriots defeated Jacksonville 35-7 as a 9-point favorite in Week 16. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (44.5). Tom Brady passed for 267 yards with four touchdowns for New England, while Randy Moss caught four passes for 45 yards with three touchdowns. The Texans defeated Miami 27-20 as a 2-point underdog in Week 16. The combined score caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (47). Matt Schaub passed for 286 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for Houston, while Arian Foster rushed for 97 yards and a TD on 19 carries. Current streak: New England has won 3 straight games. Houston has won 3 straight games. Team records: New England: 10-5 SU, 7-7-1 ATS Houston: 8-7 SU, 7-7-1 ATS New England most recently: When playing in January are 7-3 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing outside the division are 7-3 Houston most recently: When playing in January are 0-2 When playing on grass are 5-5 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing outside the division are 8-2 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New England's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New England's last 8 games on the road New England is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games New England is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games Houston is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games at home Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games Houston is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home