Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans 2010 NFL Week 1 Picks: The Indianapolis Colts start their 2010 NFL season off on the road, Sunday Sept 12, against the Houston Texans. The Colts are 6-0 SU against the Texans. NFL oddsmakers at BODOG.com have the Colts as -1.5 point road favorites over the Texans while the game's total has been posted at 47 points . Be sure to get your Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans 2010 NFL Week 1 Picks in now at BETUS.com
The Colts have Peyton Manning. Say no more! He dedicates himself to a theme or two every offseason after breaking down every snap from the season before. With Anthony Gonzalez back from injury and Eldridge as a new option, his stable of targets borders on ridiculous. With Reggie Wayne, Dallas Clark, Pierre Garcon, Gonzalez, Austin Collie, Joseph Addai and Eldridge, odds are Manning will have someone he can find at all times . On defense cornerback Jerraud Powers, defensive tackles Dan Muir and Antonio Johnson, and linebacker Philip Wheeler now qualify as experienced veterans. Bob Sanders is a game changer likely to blitz more than he ever has before. Another key person who will be more comfortable is second-year coordinator Larry Coyer. All of it means the Colts might have one of their best defenses in recent memory.
The Texans need a run game to supplement the passing offense. RB Steve Slayton was a fumbling fool last season. He had neck surgery to fix numbness in his arm, which they thought was the problem. So a fumble in the preseason opener was a big cause for concern. If it comes with a risk of the ball winding up on the turf, Houston is going to be living nervously. Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson are the Texans producers. They will be known as one of the great quarterback-receiver duos of their generation. They understand each other. Schaub can make all the throws Johnson needs, and Johnson is able to produc e in a consistent way that dictates a lot about how defenses deploy their people against the Texans. To keep it going, the inside protection needs to be better and the other receivers need to be able to take advantage of one-on-one coverage.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Houston.
- Over is 9-1 in the last 10 meetings.
- Road team is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
- Colts are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games in Week 1.
- Colts are 16-7-1 ATS in their last 24 games in September.
Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans
When: Sun, Sept 12, 1:00 PM ET
Line: BETUS.com
Pick: Colts -1.5
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