- Game: New Orleans Saints vs Houston Texans
- Date: Sunday, October 15, 2023
- Location: NRG Stadium in Houston, TX
- TV: FOX
- Odds/Point Spread: Texans (+1.5)
- Total/Over-Under: 42
The highly anticipated game between the New Orleans Saints and the Houston Texans is set to take place at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX on Sunday, October 15, 2023. This exciting matchup will be broadcasted live on FOX. According to the odds set by Vegas oddsmakers, the Texans open as 1.5-point underdogs. The over-under for this game is set at 42.
New Orleans Saints @ Houston Texans Odds
Moneyline
New Orleans Saints -125
Houston Texans +105
Point Spread
New Orleans Saints -1.5 (-105)
Houston Texans 1.5 (-115)
Total
Over 42.0 (-110)
Under 42.0 (-110)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
The New Orleans Saints, with a current record of 3-2, are coming off a dominant performance against the Patriots, where they claimed a victory with a score of 34-0. Their star quarterback, Derek Carr, had an outstanding game, completing 18 out of 26 passes for 183 yards and 2 touchdowns, resulting in a QB rating of 114.7. Alvin Kamara was the rushing leader for the Saints, recording 80 yards on 22 carries. Michael Thomas made a significant contribution to the passing game, with 4 receptions for 65 yards and an average of 16.3 yards per catch. Overall, the Saints demonstrated a strong running game, accumulating 136 yards on 42 carries. Defensively, the Saints conceded 111 passing yards on 15 completions out of 31 attempts, with a completion rate of 48.4%. In terms of rushing defense, they allowed 45 yards on 18 attempts, averaging 2.5 yards per run surrendered. The Saints had a total of 304 yards on 70 plays during the game.
So far this season, the New Orleans Saints have accumulated a total of 1,445 yards. They have secured 52 first downs while being penalized 36 times for 323 yards. Offensively, they have scored 4 touchdowns through the air and 3 touchdowns on the ground. However, they have also turned the ball over 6 times, consisting of 3 interceptions and 3 fumbles. In terms of rushing, the Saints have averaged 97.2 yards per game, ranking them 20th in the league. Their average points scored per game is 19.2.
Defensively, the Saints have been strong against the pass, conceding only 915 yards through the air, which ranks them 5th in the NFL. They have allowed an average of 183.0 passing yards per game, with a completion percentage of 57.1%. In terms of total yards allowed per game, they have surrendered 274.6 yards, placing them 4th in the league. Their rushing defense has been decent, allowing an average of 3.9 yards per carry and 91.6 rushing yards per game. In total, they have conceded 458 rushing yards in 5 games. The Saints’ defense has been impressive, allowing only 15.2 points per game, ranking them 4th in the NFL.
Predict the winner of the Saints vs Texans game against the spread!
The Pick: Take the Saints -1.5
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