Table of Contents
The New York Jets (4-8) enter a matchup against the Houston Texans (7-5) on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at MetLife Stadium on a five-game losing streak.
From an offensive standpoint, the Texans rank sixth in the NFL with 373.1 yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 19th in total defense (342.2 yards allowed per contest). The Jets rank third-worst in points per game (14.3), but they’ve been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 13th in the NFL with 20.9 points ceded per contest.
Texans vs. Jets Picks
Currently, 91.0% of Splash Inc. users are picking the Texans to win and 69.6% expect them to cover the 3.5-point spread as well against the Jets on Sunday.
Game Info: Texans vs. Jets
- Game Day: Sunday, December 10, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Stadium: MetLife Stadium
Get your NFL contest started with Splash Sports, the leader in peer-to-peer real-money gaming. Play against your friends, not the house.
Start here >
Take a look at these betting insights and trends before you wager on Sunday’s Houston-New York spread (Houston -3.5) or total (33 points).
Game Trends for Texans
- The Texans’ ATS record is 6-5-1 this season.
- The Texans have not yet covered the spread as favorites of 3.5 points or more this season (0-1-1).
- The teams have hit the over in four of the Texans’ 12 games with a set total.
Stats & Insights for Texans
- The Texans are putting up 373.1 yards per game on offense (sixth in NFL), and they rank 19th defensively with 342.2 yards allowed per game.
- Offensively, the Texans rank 10th in the NFL with 23.4 points per game. Meanwhile, they rank 12th in points allowed (342.2 points allowed per contest).
- The Texans rank 26th in pass defense this season (245.2 passing yards allowed per game), but they’ve been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking second-best in the NFL with 275.2 passing yards per game.
- The Texans are averaging 97.9 rushing yards per game on offense (24th in the NFL), and they rank ninth on the other side of the ball with 97 rushing yards allowed per game.
- The Texans are putting up a 42.2% third-down percentage on offense this year (12th in NFL), and they are giving up a 39.2% third-down conversion rate (18th) on defense.
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Texans have been a top-five unit in terms of yards per play, ranking third-best in the NFL by totaling 6.1 yards per play. They rank 23rd on defense (5.7 yards per play allowed).
- With 18 forced turnovers (12th in NFL) against 11 turnovers committed (fourth in NFL), the Texans’ +7 turnover margin is the fifth-best in the league.
Best Players for Texans
- C.J. Stroud: 3,540 PASS YDS / 295 YPG / 63.4% / 20 TD / 5 INT / 35 CAR / 143 RUSH YDS / 3 TD
- Devin Singletary: 128 CAR / 525 YDS / 43.8 YPG / 2 TD / 19 REC / 117 YDS / 9.8 YPG / 0 TD
- Dameon Pierce: 129 CAR / 382 YDS / 42.4 YPG / 2 TD / 10 REC / 88 YDS / 9.8 YPG / 0 TD
- Nico Collins: 59 REC / 991 YDS / 90.1 YPG / 6 TD
- Dalton Schultz: 40 REC / 455 YDS / 41.4 YPG / 5 TD
- Noah Brown: 21 REC / 439 YDS / 73.2 YPG / 1 TD
- Blake Cashman: 82 TKL / 9 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 INT / 5 PD
Game Trends for Jets
- The Jets are 4-7-1 against the spread this year.
- The Jets are 2-3 against the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this year.
- Jets games have gone over the point total in four out of 12 opportunities (33.3%).
Stats & Insights for Jets
- The Jets have not been getting things done offensively, ranking second-worst with 260.1 total yards per game. They have been better on the other side of the ball, surrendering 312.7 total yards per contest (ninth-ranked).
- The Jets have been sputtering on offense, ranking third-worst in the NFL with 14.3 points per game. They have been more productive on the other side of the ball, allowing 20.9 points per contest (13th-ranked).
- The Jets rank second-worst in passing yards per game on offense (169.3), but at least they’ve been playing well on defense, ranking third-best in passing yards allowed per contest (176.6).
- In terms of rushing, this season has been rough for the Jets on both sides of the ball, as they are compiling just 90.8 rushing yards per game (fourth-worst) and surrendering 136.1 rushing yards per game (fifth-worst).
- The Jets rank worst in third-down conversion percentage (23.1%), but they’ve been better on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 23rd in the NFL with a 41.3% third-down rate allowed.
- On offense, the Jets are bottom-five in terms of yards per play, generating only 4.9 (fourth-worst). On the bright side, they are dominating on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering just 4.9 yards per play (second-best).
- The Jets have produced 19 forced turnovers (eighth in NFL) and committed 23 turnovers (29th in NFL) this season for a -4 turnover margin that ranks 22nd in the NFL.
Best Players for Jets
- Zach Wilson: 1,944 PASS YDS / 194.4 YPG / 59.2% / 6 TD / 7 INT / 33 CAR / 199 RUSH YDS / 0 TD
- Breece Hall: 137 CAR / 585 YDS / 48.8 YPG / 2 TD / 44 REC / 349 YDS / 29.1 YPG / 2 TD
- Garrett Wilson: 67 REC / 745 YDS / 62.1 YPG / 3 TD
- Tyler Conklin: 42 REC / 449 YDS / 37.4 YPG / 0 TD
- C.J. Mosley: 120 TKL / 4 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT / 6 PD
