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The Denver Broncos (6-5) will look to build on a five-game winning streak when they visit the Houston Texans (6-5) on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at NRG Stadium.
The Texans are putting up 374.9 yards per game on offense (sixth in NFL), and they rank 22nd defensively with 347.6 yards allowed per game. The Broncos have been sputtering defensively, ranking fourth-worst with 25.5 points given up per game. They have been more effective offensively, putting up 22.4 points per contest (13th-ranked).
Texans vs. Broncos Picks
Splash Inc. users project the Texans will win straight up against the Broncos on Sunday, with 65.8% of users picking them to win. Meanwhile 59.4% of users are picking the Broncos to cover the 3-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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Houston is a 3-point favorite against Denver on Sunday and the over/under is set at 47 points. Below are a few betting insights and trends before you decide to wager on the outing.
Game Trends for Texans
- So far this season, the Texans have compiled a 5-5-1 record against the spread.
- The Texans have not yet covered the spread as favorites of 3 points or more this season (0-1-1).
- Texans games have gone over the point total on four of 11 occasions (36.4%).
Stats & Insights for Texans
- From an offensive standpoint, the Texans rank sixth in the NFL with 374.9 yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 22nd in total defense (347.6 yards allowed per contest).
- The Texans are totaling 23.5 points per game on offense (10th in NFL), and they rank 14th defensively with 21.1 points allowed per game.
- The Texans have the 27th-ranked defense this season in terms of passing yards (252.5 allowed per game), and they’ve been better offensively, ranking second-best with 276.2 passing yards per game.
- On offense, the Texans rank 24th in the NFL with 98.7 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank eighth in rushing yards allowed per contest (95.1).
- The Texans are putting up a 44% third-down percentage 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 rank 10th in the NFL with a +4 turnover margin after forcing 15 turnovers (17th in the NFL) and committing 11 (fifth in the NFL).
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 YPG / 0 TD
- Nico Collins: 50 REC / 800 YDS / 80 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 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 INT / 5 PD
Game Trends for Broncos
- The Broncos have gone 4-6-1 ATS this season.
- When they have played as at least 3-point underdogs this season, the Broncos are 2-2 against the spread.
- The Broncos have hit the over in five of their 11 games with a set total (45.5%).
Stats & Insights for Broncos
- The Broncos have been struggling on defense, ranking third-worst with 388.2 total yards surrendered per game. They have been more effective offensively, compiling 300.5 total yards per contest (23rd-ranked).
- The Broncos have been struggling on defense, ranking fourth-worst with 25.5 points given up per game. They have been better offensively, posting 22.4 points per contest (13th-ranked).
- The Broncos rank 25th in the NFL with 185 passing yards per contest on offense, and they rank 22nd with 233 passing yards ceded per game on defense.
- The Broncos’ defense has been bottom-five in run defense this season, allowing 155.2 rushing yards per game, which ranks worst in the NFL. On offense, they rank 13th with 115.5 rushing yards per contest.
- The Broncos are posting a 38.7% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (17th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are allowing a 36.2% third-down rate (ninth-ranked) on defense.
- The Broncos’ defense has been bottom-five this season in terms of yards per play, ceding 6.3, which ranks second-worst in the NFL. On the offensive side of the ball, they rank 19th at 5.4 yards per play.
- The Broncos have thrived in terms of turnovers, as the team’s turnover margin of +8 ranks fourth-best in the NFL, with 22 forced turnovers (first in league) and 14 turnovers committed (11th in league).
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 YPG / 1 TD
- Samaje Perine: 33 REC / 337 YDS / 30.6 YPG / 0 TD
- Alex Singleton: 108 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 PD
