Titans vs. Texans Odds & Prediction
With Ryan Tannehill out with an injury, rookie Malik Willis will make his NFL starting debut on Sunday when the Titans visit the Texans at 4:05 p.m. ET.
Will Willis lead Tennessee to victor in what essentially is a pick’em between these division rivals?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
267 Tennessee Titans (+1) at 268 Houston Texans (-1); o/u 38.5
4:05 p.m. ET, Sunday, October 30, 2022
NRG Stadium, Houston, TX
Titans vs. Texans Public Betting Information
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 65% of public bettors are currently backing the Titans when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Tennessee Titans DFS Spin
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill is expected to miss Week 8 against the Texans. It makes sense considering Tannehill started the week with a “DNP” as he dealt with an ankle injury before missing Friday’s practice and Saturday’s walkthrough with an illness. Rookie third-round quarterback Malik Willis is in line to start after taking all the first-team practice repetitions this week. Although unlikely to produce streamer-worthy fantasy scores, the presence of a dual threat quarterback should open up running lines for Derrick Henry, with the Texans less likely to be able to stack the box against him now. Tannehill’s next chance for game action will come in a Week 9 trip to Arrowhead to face the surging Chiefs on Sunday Night Football.
Houston Texans DFS Spin
Texans ruled out WR Nico Collins (groin) for Week 8 against the Titans. Collins was held out of practice all week but still drew the questionable tag, ultimately being ruled out ahead of the Texans’ Week 8 matchup with the Titans. Fellow wide receiver Brandin Cooks popped on the injury report Friday with a phantom wrist injury, confusingly listed as a full participant and then drawing the same questionable tag. Cooks has been connected to multiple teams as Tuesday’s trade deadline approaches. It is possible Cooks is held out, which would leave the Houston wide receiver room with Chris Moore and Phillip Dorsett atop the depth chart. Each would represent interesting dart throw receivers for fantasy teams struggling with bye weeks and/or injuries, or as near min-price players in DFS contests this weekend.
Titans vs. Texans Betting Trends
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings
Over is 10-1 in the last 11 meetings in Houston
Over is 13-5 in Titans last 18 road games
Titans vs. Texans Prediction:
The Titans are just 1-7 against the spread in their last eight games played at NRG Stadium and are 6-15-1 against the number in their last 22 games versus the Texans overall, while the home team has cashed in nine of the last 12 meetings between these two teams overall. The Texans are also a perfect 4-0 against the spread in their last four divisional games, are 6-1-1 against the number in their last eight games played in Week 8 and are 5-1 at the betting window in their last six home games versus a team with a winning road record.
NFL WEEK 8 PREDICTION: HOUSTON TEXANS -1