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Colts vs. Texans odds, picks, how to watch, live stream: Model shares 2024 Week 1 NFL predictions

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SaC Bot
September 8, 2024

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Anthony Richardson and the Indianapolis Colts will try to exact revenge when C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans visit for a Week 1 divisional showdown on CBS and Paramount+. The Texans defeated the Richardson-less Colts in Week 18 last season to keep them out of the playoffs and are looking for payback now that their starting quarterback has returned. Stroud is the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year and has a new offensive weapon to target since receiver Stefon Diggs joined the team this offseason. You may be able to stream Sunday’s game live on Paramount+, which you can now try free for the first seven days and get 50% off your first year when you sign up here (expires 9/23/24).

Kickoff from Lucas Oil Stadium is at 1 p.m. ET. The Texans are 3-point favorites in the latest Colts vs. Texans odds via SportsLine consensus, and the over/under for total points scored is 49. Sunday’s game will be streamed live on Paramount+ with their must-have Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan, which you can now get for 50% off your first year plus a 7-day free trial.

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How to watch Texans vs. Colts

Colts vs. Texans date: Sunday, Sept. 8
Colts vs. Texans time: 1 p.m. ET
Colts vs. Texans TV channel: CBS
Colts vs. Texans streaming: Paramount+ (get half-off your first year now)

Week 1 NFL picks for Texans vs. Colts

Before tuning into Sunday’s Colts vs. Texans game, you need to see the NFL picks from SportsLine’s advanced computer model. The model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, is up well over $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. The model enters Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season on an incredible 181-129 run on top-rated NFL picks that dates back to the 2017 season. It is also on a 35-21 roll on top-rated NFL picks since Week 7 of 2022.

For Colts vs. Texans, the model is backing Houston to cover the spread. The Colts grinded out a 9-8 season despite losing Richardson to a season-ending shoulder injury and not having star running back Jonathan Taylor for much of the year. The expectations are high for 2024 since Richardson is healthy and showed flashes of brilliance last season, however his decision-making isn’t as fine-tuned as Stroud’s is.

Indianapolis’ pass defense ranked 16th in the NFL last season and will now face a Stroud-Diggs combo. Houston’s run defense was sixth in the league and could have the key to shutting Taylor down. Sunday’s game promises to be an intense and tight game, but the model is leaning on Houston to get the job done in the NFL betting odds. You may be able to stream the game here.