The Green Bay Packers have lost back to back games and they only have one win in their last five games, while the Houston Texans are riding a two game high after dropping three straight. The Green Bay Packers (5-7) host the Houston Texans (5-7), Sunday Dec 7, at Lambeau Field for some hard hitting NFL Week 14 action. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Packers as -6 point home favs over the Texans with the over/under set at 47 points. Get your Green Bay Packers vs Houston Texans NFL Week 14 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com
The Packers lost to the Panthers 31-35 at home in Week 13. QB Aaron Rogers made 29 of 45 passes for 298 yards with three touchdown passes with one interception; he has 20 touchdown passes for 2,897 yards with 10 interceptions in 12 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Brandon Jackson with 11 carries for 80 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Greg Jennings with eight catches for 91 yards with one touchdown, while WR Donald Driver, TE Donald Lee each added a touchdown. The Packers are averaging 27.8 ppg and they give up an average 24.6 ppg. At home they are 3-3 SU where they average 20 ppg and they give up an average 20.8 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 12th in the league averaging 340 yards a game, thanks to their 10th ranked passing game that’s good for 228 yards per-game. Their running game sits averagely ranked 18th in the league averaging 111 yards a game. WR Greg Jennings leads the Packers with seven touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 18th in the league allowing 329 yards per-game, thanks to their 5th ranked pass defense that allows 187 yards a game, they are bad against the rush with a 27th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 141 yards per-game. The Packers are 7-5 ATS and 8-3 over/under.
The Texans beat the Jaguars30-17 at home in Week 13. QB Sage Rosenfels made 14 of 24 passes for 200 yards with one touchdown pass and one interception; he has six touchdown passes for 1,431 yards with 10 interceptions in seven starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Steve Slayton with 21 carries for 130 yards with two touchdowns. Their top receiver on the day was WR Andre Johnson with seven catches for 75 yards with one touchdown. The Texans are averaging 23.5 ppg and they give up an average 25.8 ppg. On the road they are 1-5 SU where they average 20 ppg and they give up an average 27.7 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 5th best in the league averaging 367 yards a game, thanks to their 5th ranked passing game that’s good for 252 yards per-game. Their running game sits averagely ranked 15th in the league averaging 115 yards a game. RB Steve Slaton leads the Texans with nine touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 21st in the league allowing 338 yards per-game, no thanks to their 23rd ranked rush defense that allows 128 yards a game, they are average against the pass with a 15th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 209 yards per-game. The Texans are 5-7 ATS and 9-3 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Texans are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 road games.
- Texans are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous
- game.
- Packers are 7-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
- Packers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in December.
- Packers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
- Over is 7-1 in Texans last 8 road games.
- Over is 9-2 in Packers last 11 home games.
Green Bay Packers vs Houston Texans NFL Week 14 Picks
When: Sun, Dec 7, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Packers -6
Point-Spreads.com Green Bay Packers vs Houston Texans NFL Week 14 Picks- Packers -6
The Bottom Line: The Packers must watch Steve Slayton closely. Look for Aaron Rogers to have a much better game this week as they’ll use their running game against the Texans weak rush defense. Go Packers! Get your Green Bay Packers vs Houston Texans NFL Week 14 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
