Titans-Texans Preview

The fans at Reliant Stadium will be treated to a game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Titans listed as 3-point favorites versus the Texans, while the game’s total is sitting at 45.
The Titans defeated Cleveland 28-9 as a 14-point favorite last week. The combined score caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (37).
Chris Johnson rushed for 136 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries for Tennessee and Kerry Collins passed for 155 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in the win.
The Texans defeated Green Bay 24-21 as a 6-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (47.5).
Matt Schaub passed for 414 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for Houston, while Ken Walter caught six passes for 146 yards with a touchdown in the win.
Current streak:
Tennessee has won 2 straight games.
Houston has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Tennessee: 12-1 SU, 11-1-1 ATS
Houston: 6-7 SU, 7-6 ATS
Tennessee most recently:
When playing in December are 8-2
When playing on grass are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the division are 8-2

Houston most recently:
When playing in December are 7-3
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing within the division are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Tennessee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Tennessee is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Tennessee is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Tennessee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing Tennessee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing at home against Tennessee
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Tennessee home to Pittsburgh, Sunday, December 21
Houston at Oakland, Sunday, December 21

 

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