This is an 8* SUPER TOTAL on the UNDER between the Houston Texans and the Carolina Panthers.

Houston finished No. 1 defensively last year, but struggled offensively. The Texans were ousted in the playoffs by the eventual Super Bowl winners New England Patriots last season, but they'll have a new QB under center this year as the team tries to figure out if rookie DeShaun Watson will get the call over Tom Savage. The visitors have a QB battle going on, but the strength still lies on the defensive side of the ball. Houston is incredibly deep on the defensive side and we feel that that depth is going to play a big role in the final outcome tonight. Carolina went to the Superbowl in 2015/16, but in 2016/17 it missed the playoffs altogether. QB Cam Newton has a shoulder injury and isn't expected to play in this one. RB Jon Stewart was a standout last year for the Panthers and should also be again this season. Carolina will be focusing on establishing rookie back Christian McCafferey throughout the preseason as well. The Panthers will also be looking to regain their form on the defensive side after a disastrous campaign in 2016/17. We think that too much has to go right for these offenses to combine to push this one over. Looks like the defense will be the main story in tomorrow's summaries. Play the UNDER.

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