Houston Texans at Denver Broncos Week 9 NFL Picks & Predictions 11/4/2018

Sunday, November 4, 2018

Mile High Stadium

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The Houston Texans travel to Mile High Stadium to take on the Denver Broncos on Sunday, November 4, 2018. The opening line for this game has Denver as 1 point favorites. The over/under has been set at 47.

The Texans have an ATS record of 3-5-0 while their over/under record is 3-5-0. The Broncos have an over/under record of 3-4-1 and they are 3-4-1 against the spread.

Valuable Houston Texans Betting Trends

The Houston Texans are 3-5-0 against the over/under

The Houston Texans are 3-5-0 against the spread

Important Denver Broncos Betting Trends

The Denver Broncos are 3-4-1 against the over/under

The Denver Broncos are 3-4-1 against the spread

Key Houston Texans Injuries

10/30/18 LB Zach Cunningham Knee is out 3-4 weeks
10/28/18 S Andre Hal Shoulder is questionable Sunday vs Denver
10/28/18 LB Brian Peters Ankle is questionable Sunday vs Denver
10/28/18 C Zach Fulton Ankle is questionable Sunday vs Denver
10/28/18 CB Johnathan Joseph Ankle is questionable Sunday vs Denver
10/28/18 WR Keke Coutee Hamstring is questionable Sunday vs Denver
10/28/18 TE Ryan Griffin Illness is questionable Sunday vs Denver
10/26/18 WR Will Fuller V ACL is out for season
10/10/18 CB Kayvon Webster Quad IR
10/01/18 CB Aaron Colvin Ankle is out indefinitely
09/26/18 WR Bruce Ellington Hamstring IR
09/22/18 T Seantrel Henderson Leg IR
09/12/18 CB Kevin Johnson Concussion IR
09/04/18 LB Ben Heeney Ankle IR
09/04/18 CB Jermaine Kelly Undisclosed IR
08/03/18 RB D'Onta Foreman Achilles is out indefinitely

Key Denver Broncos Injuries

10/28/18 CB Bradley Roby Ankle injured last game, is questionable Sunday vs Houston
10/28/18 LB Brandon Marshall Knee injured last game, is questionable Sunday vs Houston
10/28/18 WR DaeSean Hamilton Knee is questionable Sunday vs Houston
10/28/18 S Darian Stewart Neck is questionable Sunday vs Houston
10/28/18 RB Royce Freeman Ankle is questionable Sunday vs Houston
10/28/18 LB Shane Ray Knee is questionable Sunday vs Houston
10/28/18 T Jared Veldheer Knee is questionable Sunday vs Houston
10/16/18 G Ron Leary Achilles IR
10/06/18 P Marquette King Thigh IR
09/27/18 TE Jake Butt Knee IR
09/04/18 LB Deiontrez Mount Achilles IR
09/04/18 S Su'a Cravens Knee IR
09/04/18 TE Troy Fumagalli Hernia IR
09/04/18 S Jamal Carter Hamstring IR
09/04/18 LB Jerrol Garcia-Williams Knee IR
08/03/18 WR Jordan Taylor Hip IR

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Houston Texans are 17th in the NFL in points scored with 197. They have run 529 plays this season for 3,032 yards, which ranks them 20th in the league in total offense. The Texans average 5.7 yards per play, which is 20th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 165 1st downs this year, placing them 14th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Houston has run for 984 yards as a team, which ranks 14th in the NFL. They've run 241 times, averaging 4.1 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Texans have been penalized on offense 59 times for 403 yards so far this season, which has them 3rd in the league in penalties. Deshaun Watson has thrown for 2,176 yards this season. He has completed 168 passes on 261 attempts for a completion percentage of 64.4%. His quarterback rating is 98.4. He averages 8.3 yards per pass attempt and 13 yards per completion.

Defensive Statistics

Houston is 32nd in the league in points allowed on defense with 167. They have surrendered a total of 2,679 yards on D, which is 20th in the NFL. The Texans are ranked 29th in yards per play allowed with 5.1. Their pass defense has given up 6.2 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 30th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 189 passes on 290 attempts against the Houston Texans defense this season, placing them 6th and 3rd in the National Football League. The Houston pass defense has also given up a total of 1,918 yards through the air, which is 24th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 212 attempts for 761 yards this year, putting them in 13th place in the league against the run. The Texans have committed 53 penalties for 465 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 31st in the NFL. They've given up a score on 34.4% of possessions on defense, which is 29th in the league.

Special Teams Stats

Houston is ranked 11th in the league in punt returns with 19. They've accumulated 158 punt return yards and average 8.3 yards per return, which is 18th in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 27 yards. They have returned 11 kicks for 266 yards on special teams, ranking 28th in kick return yardage. The Texans average 24.2 yards per kick return and have a long of 36 yards this year. They are 20th in the league in all-purpose yards with 3,584. The Houston Texans have attempted 20 field goals this season and made 17, which is 25th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 85.0%. Houston Texans kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 20 for 20 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,607 yards on 37 punts, averaging 43.4 yards per punt. That places them 2nd in the NFL in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Denver Broncos have run for 1,065 yards as a unit, which ranks 12th in the league. They've run 201 times, averaging 5.3 yards per rush as a unit. The Broncos have been penalized on offense 56 times for 479 yards so far this year, which has them 10th in the NFL in penalties. They are 27th in the National Football League in points scored with 188. They have run 512 plays this year for 3,046 yards, which ranks them 18th in the NFL in total offense. The Broncos average 5.9 yards per play, which is 29th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 170 1st downs this season, ranking them 20th overall as an offensive unit. Case Keenum has completed 184 throws while attempting 288 passes for a completion percentage of 63.9%. He has passed for 2,110 yards this year. He averages 11.5 yards per completion and 7.3 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 83.

Defensive Statistics

The Broncos rush defense has given up 213 attempts for 1,086 yards this season, putting them in 5th place in the NFL against the run. They have had 56 penalties for 429 yards on defense this year. That places them 4th in the league. They've allowed a score on 37.1% of possessions on defense, which is 12th in the NFL. Denver is 23rd in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 194. They have given up a total of 2,986 yards on D, which is 3rd in the league. The Broncos are 3rd in yards per play allowed with 5.9. Their pass defense has allowed 6.4 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 18th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 170 throws on 273 attempts against the Denver Broncos defense this season, ranking them 2nd and 1st in the league. The Broncos pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,900 yards in the air, which is 4th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Denver Broncos have tried 13 field goals this season and made 12, which is 20th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 92.3%. Denver kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 20 for 20 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,815 yards on 42 punts, averaging 43.2 yards per punt. That ranks them 23rd in the NFL in punting average. Denver is 3rd in the NFL in punt returns with 13. They've totaled 80 punt return yards and are averaging 6.2 yards per return, which is 15th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 15 yards. They have returned 12 kicks for 263 yards on special teams, placing them 12th in kick return yardage. The Broncos average 21.9 yards per kick return and have a long of 32 yards this season. They are 15th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 3,546.

Who will win tonight's Texans/Broncos NFL game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Texans +1

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