Titans vs. Texans Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 17

Updated Dec. 13, 2023 1:16 p.m. ET

Data Skrive

The Tennessee Titans (5-8) are the favorites -- expected to win by at least a field goal, but less than a touchdown (currently -3) -- versus the Houston Texans (7-6) in a matchup of two division rivals. The expected point total for the game is 38.

Titans vs. Texans Odds & Betting Lines

Titans vs Texans Betting Information updated as of December 13, 2023, 8:33 AM ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Titans	-3	-105	-115	38	-110	-110

Titans vs. Texans Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Houston (+3)
Pick OU: Over (38)
Prediction: Houston 22 - Tennessee 21

How to Watch Tennessee vs. Houston

Game Date: Sunday, December 17, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Nissan Stadium
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
TV: Watch on CBS

Titans vs. Texans Recent Matchups

Houston has a 3-2 record against Tennessee in their last five matchups.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Tennessee has racked up 104 points against Houston, while surrendering only 101 points.

Tennessee Betting Info

Against the spread, Tennessee is 6-7-0 this year.
The Titans have been favored by 3 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.
Tennessee games in 2023 have eclipsed the over/under five times in 13 opportunities (38.5%).
The Titans have been moneyline favorites in two other matchups this season, and they split them.
Tennessee has played as a moneyline favorite of -142 or shorter in only two games this season, and it split 1-1.
The Titans have an implied win probability, based on the moneyline, of 58.7%.

Titans Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	193.7 (2,518)	24
Rush yards	106.9 (1,390)	18
Points scored	18.5 (241)	25
Pass yards against	229.1 (2,978)	22
Rush yards against	110.2 (1,432)	14
Points allowed	21.7 (282)	17

Tennessee's Key Players

Offense

On the ground, Derrick Henry averages 4.1 yards per attempt (22nd in the NFL) and 67.3 yards per game for 875 total rushing yards (third in the NFL). He has recorded 10 rushing touchdowns this season.
Henry has been targeted 30 times in the receiving game and has 23 catches (1.8 per game) for 202 yards (15.5 per game) and zero TDs.
DeAndre Hopkins has 57 receptions for 898 yards and six TDs. In 13 games, he is averaging 4.4 catches and 69.1 yards per game.
Will Levis has 1,593 passing yards, eight touchdowns and three interceptions this year. He has completed 58.3% of his passes, averaging 227.6 yards per game and 7.1 per attempt.
Tyjae Spears has rushed for 358 yards, averaging 27.5 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
Spears has been targeted 54 times and turned those targets into 39 receptions, 281 yards and zero TDs.

Defense

Over on the defensive side, Azeez Al-Shaair has 124 tackles, four TFL, two sacks, and four passes defended in 2023.
Harold Landry has 8.5 sacks (second on the Titans) to go with nine TFL and 54 tackles.
Denico Autry has totaled 40 tackles, 10 TFL, and nine sacks this year.
Amani Hooker has three TFL, 72 tackles, and one interception on the season.

Houston Betting Info

Houston has covered the spread six times in 13 games with a set total.
So far this year, the Texans have been installed as underdogs by a 3-point margin or more four times and are 3-1 ATS in those games.
Houston's games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under five times this season.
This season, the Texans have been the underdog seven times and won four of those games.
This season, Houston has won three of its four games when it is the underdog by at least +120 on the moneyline.
Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Texans have a 45.5% chance to win.

Texans Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	258.2 (3,356)	4
Rush yards	96.6 (1,256)	25
Points scored	22.1 (287)	13
Pass yards against	246.9 (3,210)	26
Rush yards against	95.6 (1,243)	8
Points allowed	21.5 (279)	16

Houston's Key Players

Offense

C.J. Stroud has thrown for 3,631 yards this year (to rank second in the NFL), with 20 touchdowns (ninth in the NFL) and five interceptions. He is completing 62.4% of his passes while averaging 279.3 yards per game and 8.2 per attempt.
On the ground, Stroud has added three rushing touchdowns and 143 rushing yards (third on the Texans).
Nico Collins has 60 catches for 1,004 yards and six receiving touchdowns. He has been targeted 86 times and averages five receptions per game in 12 games played.
Devin Singletary has rushed for three touchdowns this year, and has totaled 590 rushing yards (45.4 per game and 4.2 per attempt).
Dalton Schultz has been targeted 61 times, resulting in 40 catches for 455 yards .

Defense

Jonathan Greenard's 2023 output includes 46 tackles, 14 TFL, and 10 sacks in 13 games.
Blake Cashman's stats include one interception as well as 85 tackles, nine TFL, two sacks, and five passes defended.
In the 2023 season, Will Anderson Jr. has 42 tackles, eight TFL, and five sacks in 13 games.
Jalen Pitre's season stats include 63 tackles and five TFL through 10 games. He is third on the Texans in tackles.

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