NFL Week 3 Picks: Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans

Written by Scott Burgess

Friday, 19 September 2008

The Houston Texans (0-1) Week 2 matchup against Baltimore was postponed due to the hurricane that swept through Texas. Now in Week 3, they hope to head into Tennessee and blow threw the Tennessee Titans (2-0), just like hurricane Ike did to Texas. The Tennessee Titans play host to the Houston Texans, Sunday September 21, at LP Field. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Tennessee Titans as -5 point home favorites over the Houston Texans with the over/under listed at 39 points. Get your NFL Week 3 Picks on Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans in now at Sportsbook.com

The Titans got their first road win last week after beating Cincinnati 24-7. QB Kerry Collins made 14 of 21 passes for 128 yards with one touchdown, while his top receiver WR Justin Gage finished with 5 catches for 59 yards with one touchdown. RB LenDale White had 18 carries for 59 yards with one touchdown while RB Chris Johnson was top receiver with 19 catches for109 yards. QB Vince Young is still out; even if he was healthy coach is sticking with QB Kerry Collins. Tennessee's defense has been exceptional they’ve given up 202.0 yards per game to lead all teams other than Baltimore. The Titans are averaging 20 ppg and their allowing 8.5 ppg. They are 6-0 SU against Houston and 2-0 ATS.

The Texans lost their season opener 17-38 to the Steelers on the road. QB Matt Schaub made 25 of 33 passes for 202 yards with one touchdown, but two interceptions, while top receiver WR Andre Johnson had 10 catches for 112 yards. WR Kevin Walker was the lone receiver to score a touchdown. QB Schaubs offensive linemen allowed him to be sacked five times. The Texans were limited to 234 total yards and went 3-for-10 on third-down conversions. Houston's ground game does not appear to be much of a threat. Rookie RB Steve Slaton was held to 43 yards on 13 attempts in their opener, RB Ahman Green was limited to five carries due to an injured ankle and it's unclear if he will play Sunday.

Recent Trends to Consider:

Titans are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games in September.
Titans are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 vs. AFC South.
Titans are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Titans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 3.
Texans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC South.
Texans are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Texans are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games.

Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans NFL Week 3 Picks
When: Sun, Sept 21, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Titans -5

Point-Spreads.com Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans NFL Week 3 Picks – Titans -5

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