Packers vs. Texans 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Oct 20

Updated Oct. 20, 2024 12:44 p.m. ET

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The Green Bay Packers (4-2) are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3) over the Houston Texans (5-1), despite the Texans having taken three games straight. The expected point total for the game is 48.

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Packers vs. Texans Odds & Betting Lines

Packers vs Texans Betting Information updated as of October 20, 2024, 12:33 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Packers	-3	-120	100	48	-112	-108

Packers vs. Texans Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Packers (-3)
Pick OU: Under (48)
Prediction: Packers 27 - Texans 20

How to Watch Green Bay vs. Houston

Game Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Venue: Lambeau Field
Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
TV: CBS
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Packers vs. Texans Recent Matchups

Over their last four meetings, Green Bay has put up three wins against Houston.
Houston has been outscored by 26 points in its last four tilts against Green Bay.

Green Bay Betting Info

In six Green Bay games this year, it has four wins against the spread.
The Packers have covered the spread when playing as at least 3-point favorites in two of two games this season.
Green Bay contests this year have eclipsed the over/under 50% of the time (three times in six games with a set point total).
When playing as moneyline favorites, the Packers are 2-1, picking up a win 66.7% of the time.
Looking at this matchup's moneyline, the Packers' implied win probability is 63.0%.

Packers Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	233.7 (1,402)	10
Rush yards	167.2 (1,003)	2
Points scored	27 (162)	6
Pass yards against	228.7 (1,372)	25
Rush yards against	110 (660)	8
Points allowed	20.2 (121)	9

Green Bay's Key Players

Offense

Jordan Love has passed for 1,131 yards, 12 touchdowns (second in the NFL) and six interceptions this year. He averages 282.8 yards per game and 7.7 per attempt, while completing 58.9% of his attempts.
Jayden Reed's 442 receiving yards this season (seventh in the NFL) have come from 34 targets and 27 receptions. He's averaging 73.7 receiving yards and 4.5 catches per game, with three receiving touchdowns (10th in the NFL).
Josh Jacobs has 464 rushing yards (fifth in the NFL) with one touchdown (77.3 yards per game across six games).
Jacobs also has 11 catches, 101 yards and zero TDs through the air.
Tucker Kraft has racked up 231 receiving yards and three touchdowns (10th in the NFL) with 18 catches on 26 targets. He is averaging three receptions and 38.5 yards per game.

Defense

On the defensive side for the Packers, Quay Walker has powered the unit with 51 tackles, four TFL, and 1.5 sacks in 2024.
Xavier McKinney has 23 tackles, one TFL, and five interceptions this season.
This season, Keisean Nixon has put up two sacks (third on the Packers) to go along with his four TFL and 27 tackles.
Edgerrin Cooper has 23 tackles, two TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one pass defended.

Houston Betting Info

Houston has covered the spread two times this season (2-3-1).
This season, Houston games have hit the over twice.
The Texans will play as the underdog for the first time this season.
The oddsmakers' moneyline implies a 41.3% chance of a victory for the Texans.

Texans Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	256.3 (1,538)	5
Rush yards	118.8 (713)	14
Points scored	23.8 (143)	14
Pass yards against	163.2 (979)	4
Rush yards against	113.8 (683)	14
Points allowed	22.5 (135)	15

Houston's Key Players

Offense

C.J. Stroud is averaging 7.6 passing yards per attempt (12th in the NFL) and 262.8 yards per game this year, completing 68.3% of his passes on the way to 1,577 total yards (sixth in the NFL), 10 touchdowns (fifth in the NFL) and four interceptions through six games.
On the ground, Stroud has added 75 rushing yards (third on the Texans).
Stefon Diggs has 392 receiving yards and three touchdowns (10th in the NFL) on 37 receptions (fourth in the NFL), while being targeted 48 times.
This season through three games, Joe Mixon has churned out 286 rushing yards (leading the Texans) and scored two rushing touchdowns. He averages 95.3 yards per game and 5.5 per carry (sixth in the NFL).
Mixon has helped out in the passing game, amassing 74 receiving yards (24.7 per game) on eight catches (2.7 per game), while being targeted 11 times. He has one receiving touchdown.
Tank Dell has 20 catches for 194 yards and one receiving touchdown. He averages four yards per game in five games and has been targeted 30 times.

Defense

Azeez Al-Shaair has 40 tackles, four TFL, one sack, and three passes defended in 2024.
Will Anderson Jr. has 19 tackles, nine TFL, and 5.5 sacks. He is fourth on the Texans in tackles.
Henry To'o To'o has recorded one sack as well as two TFL and 44 tackles in the 2024 campaign.
Jalen Pitre has registered two TFL and 33 tackles over six games.

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