Texans vs Titans Spreads 2011 NFL Predictions Week 7: The well-rested Tennessee Titans host the Houston Texans, Sunday Oct 23rd, with first place in the AFC South at stake. The Titans won their last meeting 31-17, at home, in 2010. NFL oddsmakers have the Titans as -3 point home favorites over the Texans with the over/under set at 44.5 points. Finish off your NFL Predictions Week 7 right by getting your bet on the latest Texans vs Titans Spreads available now.
Houston (3-3, 1-2 V) lost to Baltimore 14-29, on the road, in Week 6. QB Matt Schaub went 21 for 37 for 220 yards for the Texans, while standout RB Arian Foster was held to 49 yards on 15 attempts. Even though the Texans (3-3) were without wide receiver Andre Johnson and linebacker Mario Williams, they led briefly in the third quarter. But Baltimore was too tough down the stretch. The Texans are relieved to find out Monday they'll be playing with Matt Schaub at quarterback. Schaub, who underwent an MRI for a sore hip and bruised chest, won't miss any playing time. He has passed for 1,597 yards (seventh in the NFL) and 10 touchdowns (seventh), while compiling a 90.7 passer rating (11th). Schaub was sacked four times by the Ravens and was knocked down seven times. Schaub might be protected if the Texans were running more effectively. The Raiders and Ravens have contained their running game, specifically Arian Foster. The Texans averaged 3.2 yards per carry in the past two games. "We've got to run the ball better for our team to be successful. My challenge is for us to get better." Foster said he was "terrible" against the Ravens, didn't bring his "A" game and wouldn't let it happen again. "Hopefully, you've got players that feel that way," Kubiak said. "Players are smart. They know what it takes to win. You've got to be honest with yourself sometimes in knowing you're not doing something right."
Tennessee (3-2, 2-0 H) was on their bye week in Week 6. In Week 5 they lost to Pittsburgh 17-38, on the road. QB Matt Hasselbeck threw for 262 mostly inconsequential yards, while RB Chris Johnson was held to 51 yards on 14 carries. Hasselbeck was sacked three times. A stout defense and exemplary quarterback play contributed heavily to Tennessee’s successful start under first-year head coach Mike Munchak. The defense did not allow more than 16 points in any game until the trip to Pittsburgh, and the unit currently ranks sixth in the NFL in points allowed (18.8 per game) and eighth in total yards allowed per contest (325.3). Meanwhile, quarterback Matt Hasselbeck has enjoyed one of the best starts of his 13-year career. His total of 1,414 passing yards represents a career high through the first five games of a season, and his nine touchdown passes ties his 2006 career high through five games. Hasselbeck ranks sixth in the NFL and second in the AFC behind only Tom Brady with a passer rating of 95.9. Get $50 in Free NFL Picks here.
Recent Trends to Consider:
Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Tennessee.
Home team is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
Texans are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 meetings.
Texans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Tennessee.
Titans are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. loss.
Titans are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Titans are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games in Week 7.
Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans
When: Sunday Oct 23rd@1:00 PM ET
Pick: Titans -3
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The Bottom Line: It’ll come down to who has the better defense, and you have to go with home team. Start the 2011 NFL season off right by getting your bet on the latest Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans Spreads available now.
