Sunday, December 6, 2015

Ralph Wilson Stadium

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The Houston Texans take on the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at Ralph Wilson Stadium. The opening line for this game has Buffalo as 3 point favorites and the over/under was set at 42.5.

Brian Hoyer finished his last game with 205 yards through the air for Houston. He completed 21 passes out of 27 attempts for a 78% completion percentage. The Texans were led in rushing by Alfred Blue, who finished with 77 yards on 16 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 5 yards per carry. Ryan Griffin led the team in receiving with 4 receptions for 72 yards. He had an average of 18 yards per reception in the contest. As a team in that game Houston got a total of 23 first downs by way of 9 rushing, 11 passing, and 3 by penalty. They ran 66 total plays for 362 yards for the game. The Texans ran for 167 yards on 38 attempts.

Tyrod Taylor finished his last game with 291 yards through the air for Buffalo. He completed 21 passes out of 38 attempts for a 55% completion percentage. The Bills were led in rushing by LeSean McCoy, who finished with 70 yards on 19 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 4 yards per carry. Sammy Watkins led the team in receiving with 6 receptions for 158 yards. He had an average of 26 yards per reception in the contest. Buffalo got a total of 25 first downs by way of 9 rushing, 13 passing, and 3 by penalty. They ran 67 total plays for 415 yards for the game. The Bills ran for 129 yards on 28 attempts.

Houston is scoring 21 points per game on offense this season. In the passing department, they are averaging 24 passes on 42 attempts for a 57% percent completion percentage this season. They throw for a total of 260 yards per game through the air as well. The Texans carry the ball for an average of 98 yards per game on 29 attempts for an average of 3.4 yards per carry this season. They also run 72 plays per contest and average 5 yards per play for an average of 358 yards per game. The Texans are averaging 22 first downs per game and they accumulate 59.5 penalty yards per game via 6.7 penalties.

Houston gives up an average of 220 passing yards and 21 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow 21 completions per game on 35 attempts for a completion percentage of 60%. The Texans allow 107 rushing yards per game on 25 carries for a 4.3 average per play. Houston allows 327 total yards per game including 5.2 yards per play. They force 1.3 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 7.8 penalties for 64.8 yards per game.

Buffalo averages 24 points per game this season on offense. In the passing department, they complete 20 passes per game on 30 attempts for a 67% percent completion percentage. They are throwing for 210 yards through the air per game thus far. The Bills carry the ball for an average of 137 yards per game on 30 attempts for an average of 4.6 yards per carry. They also run 63 plays per game and average 5.5 yards per play for a total of 347 yards per game. The Bills get an average of 19 first downs per game and they average 85.7 penalty yards per game via 9.5 penalties.

Buffalo gives up 254 passing yards per outing and 23 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow an average of 23 completions on 39 attempts per game for a completion percentage of 59%. The Bills allow 102 rushing yards per contest on 24 carries for a 4.3 average per rush. Buffalo allows 356 total yards per game for an average of 5.5 yards per play. They force 1.5 turnovers per contest and 7.2 penalties for 59.1 yards in each contest.

Houston Betting Trends

Houston is 6-4-1 against the over/under so far this season

Houston has an ATS record of 6-5-0 this season

Buffalo Betting Trends

Buffalo is 6-5-0 against the over/under so far this season

Buffalo has an ATS record of 5-5-1 this season

Injuries to Watch

Houston

11/29/15 CB A.J. Bouye Concussion "?" Sunday vs. Buffalo
11/13/15 C Greg Mancz Knee IR
10/25/15 RB Arian Foster Achilles IR
10/01/15 LB Carlos Thompson Undisclosed IR
10/01/15 LB Mike Mohamed Foot IR
09/22/15 T Jeff Adams Knee IR
09/07/15 QB Tom Savage Shoulder IR

Buffalo

11/30/15 DT Alex Carrington Quad out for season
11/30/15 LB Nigel Bradham Knee doubtful Sunday vs. Houston
11/29/15 G John Miller Leg "?" Sunday vs. Houston
11/29/15 RB Karlos Williams Shoulder "?" Sunday vs. Houston
11/29/15 WR Marcus Easley Concussion "?" Sunday vs. Houston
11/29/15 DE Mario Williams Foot "?" Sunday vs. Houston
11/07/15 WR Percy Harvin Hip IR
10/22/15 RB Cierre Wood Knee IR
10/20/15 WR Marquise Goodwin Ribs IR
10/19/15 DT Kyle Williams Knee out indefinitely
10/14/15 S Aaron Williams Neck IR - designated return
10/13/15 TE MarQueis Gray Forearm IR
09/04/15 DE Jarius Wynn ACL IR
09/04/15 LB Ty Powell Knee IR

Guy's Pick: Take Buffalo

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