The Tennessee Titans (4-2) hit the road to take on the Houston Texans (1-4-1) in NFL Week 8 at NRG Stadium on Sunday in an AFC South rivalry matchup.
The Tennessee Titans won their fourth straight game last week, defeating the Indianapolis Colts 19-10, moving them into first place in the NFL standings in the AFC South.
Contrarily, the Houston Texans were routed 38-20 by the Las Vegas Raiders after returning from their bye week. Houston has been having a terrible time, losing four out of their previous five games.
Tennessee Titans
The Titans defeated the Colts 19-10 in a divisional matchup after their bye week. Although Tennessee’s victory was by no means overarching, Mike Vrabel has this club operating at peak efficiency.
They have rediscovered their identity, especially on offense, as Derrick Henry collected 128 running yards against the Colts last week.
Tannehill’s Status
QB Ryan Tannehill’s status for this week’s game is in serious jeopardy after he left the contest with an ankle injury.
If Tannehill cannot play, fourth-round pick Malik Willis is most likely in line to make his much anticipated NFL debut.
But against a Houston team that allows an NFL-high 164.7 rushing yards per game, Mike Vrabel will undoubtedly use Henry to establish the run and take the pressure off the rookie.
Titans’ Offense
The Tennessee Titans‘ offense has performed around the middle of the pack in the NFL, ranking 21st with an average of 19.2 points per game.
The Titans are coming off of what was perhaps their strongest defensive performance of the season, recording three sacks, forcing a fumble, and two interceptions, including one pick-six.
After limiting their AFC South rival Colts to only ten points, Tennessee will be counting on their defense to put up a good showing once again.
Moneyline
The opening line for the Titans’ odds moneyline was -184
The line has since moved to -136, thanks to speculation of rookie quarterback Malik Willis potentially drawing the start for an injured Ryan Tannehill.
The bet loses if the Houston defense can eliminate Derrick Henry and the Titan rushing attack.
Spread Line
The opening line for the spread was -3.5 points for the Titans. The line has since moved to -2.5 points, with Malik Willis potentially getting the start for an injured Ryan Tannehill.
The bet loses if Malik Willis makes too many mistakes and opens up opportunities for the Texans to win the game.
Total
The opening line for the Total in this matchup is 41 points. With the news of the Ryan Tannehill injury, the line has slightly moved down to 40.5 points.
This bet loses if the Titans and Texans combine to go over or under the Total.
Tennessee Titans Betting Trend to Know
When it comes to the Titans vs Texans Moneyline, Spread, and Total this season, the Titans have a 4-2-0 record against the spread, and Tennessee has covered in each of their last four contests.
The under has hit in four of their six games so far, including their last three matchups. You’ll want to check the NFL injury report closer to game time before placing a wager on the Titans.
Houston Texans
Despite playing a rush defense that gave up more than 130 yards per game, the Texans (1-4-1) were throttled by the Raiders in Week Seven, losing 38-20.
This indicates that they did not make the most of their bye week and possibly started to tank. Houston appears to be calling it quits this season, as there have been trade speculations involving some of their best pieces, including top pass catcher Brandin Cooks.
Texans’ Offense
At best, Houston’s offense has been mediocre this season, thanks to a lack of true weapons.
Despite having a few significant young players like Davis Mills and Dameon Pierce, who are still developing, the offense has had trouble moving the ball consistently and effectively.
The Texans come into this game averaging just 310 yards and 17.7 points per contest.
Averaging Numbers
The Texans enter the game with a total defense ranking of 20th and are giving up 22.8 points per contest.
They gave up a massive 38 points to the Raiders last week, and if they don’t want to replicate that performance, they will definitely be in sell mode at the trade deadline.
Moneyline
The opening line for the Texans’ moneyline was +205. The line has since moved to +185, thanks to speculation of rookie quarterback Malik Willis potentially drawing the start for an injured Ryan Tannehill.
The Houston Texans betting picks bet loses if the Houston offense can’t find a way to move the ball against a strong Tennessee defense.
Spread Line
The opening line for the spread was +3.5 points for the Houston Texans. The line has since moved to +2.5 points, with Malik Willis potentially getting the start for an injured Ryan Tannehill.
The bet loses if the Texans can’t stop Derrick Henry and the Titans’ rushing attack.
Total
The opening line for the Total in this matchup is 41 points. With the news of the Ryan Tannehill injury, the line has slightly moved down to 40.5 points.
This bet loses if the Titans and Texans combine to go over or under the Total.
Betting Trend to Know
When it comes to the Titans vs Texans Moneyline, Spread, and Total, this season, the Texans have compiled a 3-2-1 record against the spread.
After covering in their first two contests, the Texans have failed to cover in two out of their last three games.
When it comes to the point total, the Texans have evenly split the Over/Under 3-3 while hitting the Over in three of their last four contests.
Most Profitable Players of this Matchup to Bet On
Derrick Henry
Henry has been a force to be reckoned with, registering 536 yards and five touchdowns on the ground in six games. In his last three games, the star running back is averaging almost 115 yards.
He will go up against the league’s worst rushing defense that has averaged 165 rushing yards per contest.
NFL Pick: Over 105.5 Rushing Yards (-113)
Dameon Pierce
The Tennessee Titans own one of the best run defenses in the league.
Dameon Pierce is a great running back, but the Titans are giving up the second least amount of yards to running backs and have surrendered just one touchdown on the ground in 2022.
NFL Pick: Under 0.5 Rushing Touchdown (-105)
Davis Mills
Davis Mills should have a future under center for the Houston Texans, but one thing he cannot do is run with the football.
Not only will Mills be facing a terrific run defense, but Mills has scrambled for just two yards all season, and he hasn’t topped 3.5 yards one time in 2022.
NFL Pick: Under 3.5 Rushing Yards -120
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