Texans vs. Raiders Prediction, Odds, Spread and Over/Under for NFL Week 7
The Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders enjoyed an early BYE week, and will not return to action against each other in Week 7 of the NFL season.
The Raiders has an average scoring margin of just -1, but yet are 1-4 on the season heading into this week. The Texans, meanwhile, will enter the game with a 1-3-1 record.
Which way should you wager on this AFC matchup? Let's take a look at the latest odds, and then I'll give you my best bet.
Texans vs. Raiders Odds, Spread, and Total
Texans vs. Raiders Betting Trends
- Texans are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games
- Raiders are 4-2 ATS in last six games vs. Texans
- The UNDER is 8-2 in Texans last 10 road games
- Texans are 6-1 ATS in last seven games against AFC opponents
- Raiders are 1-4 ATS in last five games against AFC South opponents
- The OVER is 13-6 in last 19 Raiders home games
Texans vs. Raiders Prediction and Pick
Don't be fooled by their record. The Raiders are a much better team than 1-4, and they'll prove it in Week 7 against the Texans.
The Raiders offense ranks ninth in the NFL in yards per play, averaging 5.8 yards per snap. Over the past number of years, they were missing an effective running game, but now the Raiders rank fifth in the NFL in yards per carry.
That running attack is going to be bad news for a Houston team that ranks 29th in opponent yards per rush, giving up 5.1 yards per carry.
Meanwhile, the Houston offense is amongst the worst in the NFL. They rank 26th in yards per play, 31st in third down conversion percentage, and 24th in points per play.
There are few bright spots on this Houston team, and I expect them to be near the bottom of the league by the time the season concludes. I'll back the Raiders to win and cover on Sunday.
Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
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