Texans vs. Jaguars Prediction & Odds
The Houston Texans travel to Jacksonville, FL to play the Jaguars on Sunday afternoon when Week 5’s NFL Sunday early slate begins at 1:00 PM ET.
Can Houston stop their losing streak and triumph as 7-point road underdogs?
The Houston Texans are 0-3-1 through their first 4 games of 2022. They tied the Colts in week 1 but lost to the Broncos, Bears, and Chargers. The Texans are 2-1-1 ATS this year.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are 2-2 so far this season. They beat the Colts and Chargers but lost games to the Commanders and Eagles. The Jaguars are 2-2 ATS on the year.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
455 Houston Texans +7 at 456 Jacksonville Jaguars -7; o/u 43.5
1:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, October 9, 2022
TIAA Bank Field, Jacksonville, FL
Texans vs. Jaguars Public Betting Information
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that the public is favoring the Jaguars in this game. According to our numbers, 67% of public bets are on the Jaguars -7. Please note that this information is subject to change all the way up to kickoff, so make sure to check the link before you pick so you’re receiving the most accurate and up-to-date public betting data.
Houston Texans DFS Spin
For the Texans, their best offensive player is likely rookie running back Dameon Pierce. He’s tenth in the NFL with 313 rushing yards and should see a decent workload, about 15 carries or so. There’s a chance he breaks a big run or two and if you play him, that’s what you’re betting on. For a nice value play, consider Texans’ second-year wide receiver Nico Collins. Collins is second on the team in targets and third in the NFL in yards per catch at 18.8. He could make a big play or two on Sunday.
Jacksonville Jaguars DFS Spin
The Jaguars’ #2 receiver Zay Jones is questionable with an ankle injury for Sunday. Because of that, you could focus on the other pass catchers in Jacksonville’s arsenal like wide receivers Christian Kirk and Marvin Jones and tight end Evan Engram. All three players have at least 11 catches and 99 receiving yards on the year. If you want to find value at the quarterback position, Trevor Lawrence might be worth a flier. Trevor Lawrence is 6th in the NFL in QBR (71.6) and has thrown multiple touchdown passes in each of his past three games.
Texans vs. Jaguars Betting Trends
Houston is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against the AFC.
Houston is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games in Jacksonville.
Houston is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against the AFC South.
The underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings between Houston and Jacksonville.
The over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings between Houston and Jacksonville.
Texans vs. Jaguars Prediction:
This pick seems so easy. The Jaguars have been playing great. They beat the Colts and Chargers by a combined score of 62-10. Then they lost to the team with the best record in the league (Philadelphia) by only 8 points. They should beat the winless Texans by at least a touchdown. Right? I’m not so sure. The NFL is a league of parity. The Texans’ 3 losses came by a combined 20 points. They have a better point differential (-20) than the Rams, the Colts, and the Titans. This is a division matchup that is almost always close, and that’s all this game needs to be for Houston to cover. I’ll fade the public, and take the Texans and the points.
NFL WEEK 5 PREDICTION: HOUSTON TEXANS +7
