| Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts NFL Week 5 Picks |
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Friday, 03 October 2008
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 The Houston Texans (0-3) have had to endure three straight road games, all losses, and they’ll be happy to play at home against a struggling Indianapolis Colts (1-2). The Houston Texans host the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday October 5, at Reliant Stadium for some bone crushing NFL Week 5 action. NFL oddsmakers at Looselines.com have the Colts as -3 point road favorites over the Texans with the over/under posted at 47 points. Get your Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts NFL Week 5 Picks in now at Looselines.comThe Texans lost 27-30 to the Jaguars in OT, in week 4 on the road. QB Matt Schaub made 29 of 40 passes for 307 yards with three touchdown passes, he has four touchdown passes with 697 yards under his belt, but a whopping five interceptions. RB Steve Slaton had 10 carries for 33 yards, eight catches for 83 yards with a touchdown, while top receiver WR Owen Daniels had seven catches for 87 yards. WR Kevin Walter added two touchdowns. The Texans are averaging 18.7 ppg and they give up an average 33 ppg. Their offense is ranked 18th averaging 312 yards a game while their passing game averages a 14th ranked 212 yards per-game. Their running game averages a 22nd ranked 100 yards a game. On defense they allow a 25th ranked 341 total yards a game while they boast the ninth best pass defense that allows 182 yards a game. Their rushing defense allows a 27th ranked 158 yards per-game. The Texans are 1-2 ATS and 3-0 over/under. The Colts lost 21-23 in week 3 to the Jaguars at home. QB Peyton Manning is getting beaten up with his weak offensive linemen. He made 15 of 29 passes for 216 yards with one touchdown pass and two interceptions; he has three touchdown passes with 784 yards under his belt and four interceptions. RB Joseph Addai had 16 carries for 78 yards with two touchdowns, while WR Marvin Harrison was the lone receiver to catch for a touchdown. The Colts are averaging 17.3 ppg and they’re giving up an average 22.3 ppg. Their offense is ranked 17th averaging 313 yards a game thanks to their passing game averages a 6th ranked 249 yards per-game. Their running game averages a 32nd ranked 64 yards a game. On defense they allow a 23rd ranked 340 total yards a game while they boast the second best pass defense that allows 140 yards a game. Their rushing defense allows a 30th ranked 199 yards per-game. The Colts are 1-2 ATS and 1-2 over/under. Recent Trends to Consider:
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