PREMIUM
Schule's NFL THURSDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN - Colts vs. Texans
(NFL) Indianapolis vs. Houston,
10/08/2015 4:25 PM, Score: 27 - 20
Total: 45.00 | -107.00 Over
Result: Loss
Total: 45.00 | -107.00 Over
Result: Loss
This is a 5* play on IND@HOU to go UNDER the total.
With or without Andrew Luck, the Colts are likely going to struggle in Houston on Thursday night. The Colts star quarterback has been terrorized by opponents this season, throwing more INTs (7) than touchdowns (5). He was unable to go at home versus the Jaguars, and Matt Hasselbeck threw for 282 yards and a TD in a 16-13 overtime win. Hasselbeck missed practice Tuesday due to illness, and it's still unclear if Luck can shake off a shoulder injury.
The Texans quarterback situation is no better, with Ryan Mallett completing just 12-of-27 passes for 150 yards and an INT in the loss to Atlanta last week. He is expected to start versus the Colts, despite his poor play so far this season. The Texans were hoping to have one of the best defenses in the NFL with stars like J.J. Watt and Jadeveon Clowney, but they've struggled to stop the run.
Given the Colts quarterback situation, they might be better off looking to exploit the Texans poor run defense, that is allowing opponents to average over 115 yards per game. The Colts haven't had any success running the ball this season, but Frank Gore might their best option here in Houston.
These two teams have a history of playing low scoring defensive games, with seven of the last nine head to head meetings falling short of the total. The Colts won the most recent meeting by a score of 17-10 last December.
Take UNDER.
GL,
Jesse Schule
With or without Andrew Luck, the Colts are likely going to struggle in Houston on Thursday night. The Colts star quarterback has been terrorized by opponents this season, throwing more INTs (7) than touchdowns (5). He was unable to go at home versus the Jaguars, and Matt Hasselbeck threw for 282 yards and a TD in a 16-13 overtime win. Hasselbeck missed practice Tuesday due to illness, and it's still unclear if Luck can shake off a shoulder injury.
The Texans quarterback situation is no better, with Ryan Mallett completing just 12-of-27 passes for 150 yards and an INT in the loss to Atlanta last week. He is expected to start versus the Colts, despite his poor play so far this season. The Texans were hoping to have one of the best defenses in the NFL with stars like J.J. Watt and Jadeveon Clowney, but they've struggled to stop the run.
Given the Colts quarterback situation, they might be better off looking to exploit the Texans poor run defense, that is allowing opponents to average over 115 yards per game. The Colts haven't had any success running the ball this season, but Frank Gore might their best option here in Houston.
These two teams have a history of playing low scoring defensive games, with seven of the last nine head to head meetings falling short of the total. The Colts won the most recent meeting by a score of 17-10 last December.
Take UNDER.
GL,
Jesse Schule
