Texans vs Colts Props – Best Player Props to Bet for Saturday Night
By Robert Duff in NFL Football
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- A Week 18 matchup pitting the Houston Texans at the Indianapolis Colts holds massive playoff implications for both of these AFC South squads
- CJ Stroud’s passing yardage number seems a bit low at 257.5 yards
- A look at a number of Texans vs Colts player props can be found below with odds and picks
You only need to look at the NFL playoff bracket to comprehend how massive this Week 18 clash between the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts is for the immediate future of both of these AFC South clubs. With so much on the line, there are plenty of options for you to play in the Texans vs Colts player props.
A win by either team could put them into the postseason. Either of them might still wind up as division champions.
Texans vs Colts Player Props
Passer | Completions | Passing Yards | Passing TDs |
---|---|---|---|
CJ Stroud (HOU) | 21.5 (O -120 | U -110) | 257.5 (O -115 | U -115) | 1.5 (O -115| U -115) |
Gardner Minshew (IND) | 22.5 (O +105 | U -135) | 237.5 (O -115 | U -115) | 1.5 (O +135 | U -170) |
Rusher | Rushing Attempts | Rushing Yards | Rushing + Receiving Yards |
Jonathan Taylor (IND) | 18.5 (O -105 | U -125) | 72.5 (O -115 | U -115) | 92.5 (O -115 | U -115) |
Devin Singletary (HOU) | OFF | 63.5 (O -115 | U -115) | 80.5 (O -115 | U -115) |
Dameon Pierce (HOU) | OFF | 13.5 (O -110 | U -120) | OFF |
CJ Stroud (HOU) | OFF | 7.5 (O -115 | U -115) | OFF |
Receiver | Receptions | Receiving Yards | Longest Reception |
Michael Pittman Jr (IND) | 7.5 (O +115 | U -150) | 78.5 (O -115 | U -115) | 23.5 (O -115 | U -115) |
Nico Collins (HOU) | 5.5 (O EVEN | U -130) | 73.5 (O -115 | U -115) | 25.5 (O -115 | U -115) |
Dalton Schultz (HOU) | 4.5 (O +115 | U -150) | 43.5 (O -115 | U -115) | 18.5 (O -110 | U -120) |
Josh Downs (IND) | 3.5 (O -155 | U +118) | 39.5 (O -110 | U -120) | 17.5 (O -110 | U -120) |
Alec Pierce (IND) | 2.5 (O EVEN | U -130) | 29.5 (O -115 | U -115) | 16.5 (O -120 | U -110) |
Kylen Granson (IND) | 2.5 (O -105 | U -125) | 24.5 (O -115 | U -115) | 13.5 (O -115 | U -115) |
Jonathan Taylor (IND) | 2.5 (O EVEN | U -130) | 15.5 (O -110 | U -120) | 9.5 (O -120 | U -110) |
Both quarterbacks are being given a passing TD prop of 1.5. The under for Houston QB CJ Stroud is set at -115, while Indianapolis QB Gardner Minshew is given an over that’s established at +135. The Texans are favored by 1.5 points and the over/under is 47.5 in the NFL odds.
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Texans vs Colts Props #1: Devin Singletary Rushing Yards
As the season has continued, Devin Singletary has usurped the role as Houston’s go-to RB from Dameon Pierce. Over the past four games, he’s averaging 77.5 yards on the ground.
Devin Singletary needs 73 scrimmage yards to get a $250K incentive, while Dalton Schultz can get a $500K incentive with 6 receptions 🤑 pic.twitter.com/QV1fPmC3ot
— DraftKings Sportsbook (@DKSportsbook) January 5, 2024
In the NFL props. Singletary is set with a rushing yardage total of 63.5. The Colts are 27th in the NFL in run defense. They’re allowing opposing teams to gain 106.5 yards per game.
- Texans vs Colts Prop Picks: Devin Singletary over 63.5 rushing yards -115 (1 unit)
Texans vs Colts Props #2: Jonathan Taylor Rushing Yards
In three of his last six games, Colts RB Jonathan Taylor has gone over 90 yards rushing. In the other three games, he was held under 70 yards and in two of those contests, to less than 50 yards rushing.
For the season, the former NFL rushing champ is averaging 61.4 yards per game on the ground., well below the total of 72.5 yards he’s set with for this game. The Texans are permitting just 88.5 yards per game rushing, tying Houston for third-best run defense in the NFL.
- Texans vs Colts Prop Picks: Jonathan Taylor under 72.5 rushing yards -115 (1 unit)
Texans vs Colts Touchdown Scorer Props
Player | Odds to Score 1st TD | Odds to Score Any TD |
---|---|---|
Jonathan Taylor (IND) | +450 | -150 |
Nico Collins (HOU) | +700 | +115 |
Devin Singletary (HOU) | +600 | +115 |
Michael Pittman Jr (IND) | +800 | +155 |
Dalton Schultz (HOU) | +1000 | +220 |
Josh Downs (IND) | +1100 | +250 |
Zack Moss (IND) | +1100 | +300 |
Alex Pierce (IND) | +1500 | +315 |
Dameon Pierce (HOU) | +1500 | +390 |
Kylen Granson (IND) | +1500 | +440 |
CJ Stroud (HOU) | +2000 | +600 |
Indinapolis RB Jonathan Taylor owns the shortest odds in the anytime touchdown props bets for this game of -150. He’s also given the best odds of getting the game’s first TD at +450.
Texans vs Colts Props #3: Jonathan Taylor Anytime Touchdown
What can’t be denied about Taylor is that he still has a nose for the goal line. Since returning to action from injury, he’s scored TDs in each of the two games.
The most-bet First TD scorer for Saturday's NFL games?
Jonathan Taylor at +380 🏈 pic.twitter.com/Vc84HEp3uI
— DraftKings Sportsbook (@DKSportsbook) January 5, 2024
Prior to his injury, Taylor accounted for four TDs in three games. Overall, he’s scored in five successive games. Take him to do so again in your Texans vs Colts picks.
- Texans vs Colts Prop Picks: Jonathan Taylor Anytime Touchdown Scorer -150 (1 unit)
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An industry veteran, Bob literally taught the course on the history of sports at Elder College. He has worked as a Sports Columnist for Postmedia, appeared as a guest on several radio stations, was the Vice President of the Society For International Hockey Research in Ontario, and written 25 books.