The Denver Broncos (6-5) head into a matchup with the Houston Texans (6-5) on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at NRG Stadium on a five-game winning streak.

The Texans are putting up 23.5 points per game offensively this year (10th in NFL), and they are giving up 21.1 points per game (14th) on the other side of the ball. The Broncos’ defense has been bottom-five in scoring defense this season, conceding 25.5 points per game, which ranks fifth-worst in the NFL. Offensively, they rank 14th with 22.4 points per contest.

Texans vs. Broncos Picks

Splash Inc. users project the Texans will win straight up against the Broncos on Sunday, with 68.1% of users picking them to win. Meanwhile, users are split 50-50 on who will cover the 3.5-point spread.

Game Info: Texans vs. Broncos

  • Game Day: Sunday, December 3, 2023
  • Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Location: Houston, Texas
  • Stadium: NRG Stadium

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See these betting insights and trends before you bet on Sunday’s Houston-Denver spread (Houston -3.5) or total (46.5 points).

Game Trends for Texans

  • The Texans are 5-5-1 ATS this season.
  • The Texans are 0-1-1 against the spread when favored by 3.5 points or more this season.
  • The Texans have hit the over in four of their 11 games with a set total (36.4%).

Stats & Insights for Texans

  • The Texans are compiling 374.9 yards per game on offense, which ranks them sixth in the NFL. On defense, they rank 22nd, allowing 347.6 yards per contest.
  • The Texans rank 10th in scoring offense (23.5 points per game) and 14th in scoring defense (21.1 points allowed per game) this year.
  • On offense, the Texans have been a top-five unit in terms of passing yards, ranking second-best in the NFL by totaling 276.2 per game. They rank 27th on defense (252.5 passing yards allowed per game).
  • The Texans are putting up 98.7 rushing yards per game offensively this year (24th in NFL), and they are allowing 95.1 rushing yards per game (ninth) on the defensive side of the ball.
  • The Texans are averaging a 44.0% third-down conversion rate on offense (sixth in the NFL), and they rank 24th defensively with a 42.2% third-down conversion rate allowed.
  • The Texans rank 23rd in yards per play allowed this season (5.7), but they’ve been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best in the NFL with 6.1 yards per play.
  • The Texans have forced 15 total turnovers (15th in NFL) this season and have turned it over 11 times (fifth in NFL) for a turnover margin of +4, 10th-ranked in the league.

Best Players for Texans

  • C.J. Stroud: 3,266 PASS YDS / 296.9 YPG / 63.7% / 19 TD / 5 INT / 29 CAR / 132 RUSH YDS / 3 TD
  • Devin Singletary: 120 CAR / 489 YDS / 44.5 YPG / 2 TD / 18 REC / 113 YDS / 10.3 YPG / 0 TD
  • Dameon Pierce: 114 CAR / 341 YDS / 42.6 YPG / 1 TD / 10 REC / 88 YDS / 11.0 YPG / 0 TD
  • Nico Collins: 50 REC / 800 YDS / 80.0 YPG / 5 TD
  • Tank Dell: 47 REC / 709 YDS / 70.9 YPG / 7 TD
  • Dalton Schultz: 40 REC / 455 YDS / 41.4 YPG / 5 TD
  • Blake Cashman: 76 TKL / 9.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK / 1 INT / 5 PD

Game Trends for Broncos

  • The Broncos are 4-6-1 against the spread this season.
  • The Broncos have a 2-2 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 3.5 points or more this year.
  • In the Broncos’ 11 games with a set total, five have hit the over (45.5%).

Stats & Insights for Broncos

  • The Broncos’ defense has been a bottom-five unit in total defense this season, allowing 388.2 total yards per game, which ranks third-worst. On the offensive side of the ball, they rank 23rd with 300.5 total yards per contest.
  • The Broncos rank 14th in points per game (22.4), but they’ve been less productive on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-worst in the NFL with 25.5 points ceded per contest.
  • From an offensive angle, the Broncos are compiling 185.0 passing yards per game (24th-ranked). They rank 23rd in the NFL on defense (233.0 passing yards surrendered per game).
  • The Broncos’ defense has been bottom-five in run defense this season, surrendering 155.2 rushing yards per game, which ranks worst in the NFL. Offensively, they rank 12th with 115.5 rushing yards per contest.
  • From an offensive angle, the Broncos are generating a 38.7% third-down conversion rate (17th-ranked). They rank 10th in the NFL on defense (36.2% third-down rate allowed).
  • The Broncos’ defense has been struggling in terms of yards given up per play, ranking second-worst at 6.3. They have been more effective on the other side of the ball, generating 5.4 yards per play (19th-ranked).
  • The Broncos sport a top-five turnover margin this season, ranking fourth-best at +8.

Best Players for Broncos

  • Russell Wilson: 2,199 PASS YDS / 199.9 YPG / 68.3% / 20 TD / 4 INT / 53 CAR / 266 RUSH YDS / 1 TD
  • Javonte Williams: 140 CAR / 538 YDS / 53.8 YPG / 0 TD / 26 REC / 131 YDS / 13.1 YPG / 2 TD
  • Jaleel McLaughlin: 47 CAR / 281 YDS / 25.5 YPG / 1 TD / 19 REC / 83 YDS / 7.5 YPG / 2 TD
  • Courtland Sutton: 48 REC / 560 YDS / 50.9 YPG / 8 TD
  • Jerry Jeudy: 37 REC / 440 YDS / 44.0 YPG / 1 TD
  • Samaje Perine: 33 REC / 337 YDS / 30.6 YPG / 0 TD
  • Alex Singleton: 108 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 2 PD
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