Sunday’s pivotal AFC South encounter between Houston and Tennessee might not clinch one team the division title – but it’ll put one of them in the driver’s seat.
The Texans and Titans head into their Week 15 tilt at Nissan Stadium tied for the division lead – and that’s a remarkable development for Tennessee, which has won four in a row and has seen its playoff hopes invigorated by none other than ex-Miami Dolphins castoff Ryan Tannehill.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Tennessee opened as a 1.5-point favourite, but it didn’t take long for a flood of money on the home side to push that line up to a field goal. The Titans are a red-hot 6-1 against the spread in their previous seven games, but that impressive ATS run will be put to the test against a Texans team that has covered in seven of the last 10 meetings between the teams. That said, Houston has struggled to a 2-5 ATS mark over its previous seven outings.
Where the number ends up – it’s presently sitting at 50 – will be of particular interest to totals bettors who have seen the Titans blow up the number over the past two months, putting together a seven-game consecutive Over streak during which it has seen 50+ points scored five times. And that trend runs counter to recent history between the teams, as they’ve converted the Under in five of their previous seven meetings at Nissan Stadium.
Houston Texans
You can make it six consecutive games of fewer than 30 for the Texans following last week’s stunning 38-24 home loss to the Denver Broncos. It’s their longest such streak since the final six weeks of the 2017 regular season – and it might be even longer after this weekend, with word that No. 2 receiver Will Fuller might miss his second straight game with a hamstring injury. Fuller ranks second on the team in receiving yards (598) and third in receiving scores (three).
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Tennessee Titans
Tannehill is making Titans bettors increasingly ecstatic, coming out of nowhere to emerge as one of the key figures in the AFC playoff race. He has completed nearly 75 percent of his pass attempts so far this season with 15 touchdowns against just five interceptions; he also comes into Week 15 having thrown multiple touchdown passes in four straight games. This is the first of two meetings between the divisional rivals in 2019; they’ll meet again in Week 17.
Who Will Win Texans vs. Titans?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 9 Dec 2:06am | HOU | -3 -115 | O +48.5 -109 |
| Closing 13 Dec 8:38am | HOU | -3 -110 | O +50.5 -105 |
Weather
| temp | 45 |
| condition | cloudy |
| wind | Southeast 4mph |
Injuries
Darren Fells (TE)
Jahleel Addae (S)
A.J. Moore (S)
J.J. Watt (DE)
Keion Crossen (CB)
Kenny Stills (WR)
Jacob Martin (LB)
Chris Clark (T)
Jordan Akins (TE)
Jordan Thomas (TE)
Rashaan Evans (LB)
Jack Conklin (T)
Rashaan Evans (LB)
Adoree' Jackson (CB)
David Long Jr. (LB)
Logan Ryan (CB)
Kamalei Correa (LB)
Nate Davis (OL)
Adoree' Jackson (CB)
Dion Lewis (RB)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Darren Fells (TE) | Ques Sun | Hip - 10 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Fells is dealing with a hip injury, and it is undetermined if he will line up against the Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Round. |
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| Jahleel Addae (S) | Out Sun | Knee - 08 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Addae is hobbled by a knee injury, and he will not partake in the AFC divisional round versus the Chiefs. |
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| A.J. Moore (S) | Ques Sun | Hip - 08 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Moore injured his hip, leaving his status against the Chiefs in the AFC divisional round clouded. |
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| J.J. Watt (DE) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 08 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Watt is fighting off a shoulder injury, and it is up in the air if he will participate in the AFC divisional round versus the Chiefs. |
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| Keion Crossen (CB) | Ques Sun | Hamstring - 08 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Crossen is hampered by a hamstring injury, and team officials have yet to declare if he will line up in the AFC divisional round versus the Chiefs. |
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| Kenny Stills (WR) | Ques Sun | Knee - 08 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Stills is saddled with a knee injury, and it is uncertain if he will be active for the AFC divisional round against the Chiefs. |
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| Jacob Martin (LB) | Ques Sun | Illness - 08 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Martin is ailing from an illness, and it is unknown if they symptoms will subside in time for the AFC divisional round against the Chiefs. |
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| Chris Clark (T) | Prob Sun | Concussion - 04 / 01 / 20 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Clark is nursing a concussion. It is anticipated that he will be cleared in time to face the Chiefs in the AFC divisional round. |
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| Jordan Akins (TE) | Out Sun | Hamstring - 02 / 01 / 20 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Akins is dealing with a hamstring injury, and he will not take the field versus the Chiefs in the AFC divisional round. |
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| Jordan Thomas (TE) | Prob Sat | Illness - 01 / 01 / 20 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Thomas is ailing from an illness, but it is projected that he will likely fight it off in time for the AFC wild-card round against the Patriots. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Rashaan Evans (LB) | day-to-day | Foot - 19 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Evans exited Sunday's game with a foot injury, and it is unclear if he will return. |
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| Jack Conklin (T) | Prob Sun | Shoulder - 16 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Conklin is hampered with a shoulder injury. It is anticipated that he will partake in the NFC championship game versus the Chiefs. |
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| Rashaan Evans (LB) | Prob Sun | Foot - 15 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Evans is managing a foot injury, but he is expected to take on the Chiefs in the AFC championship game. |
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| Adoree' Jackson (CB) | Prob Sun | Foot - 15 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Jackson is fighting off a foot injury, but he is likely to play against the Chiefs in the AFC championship game. |
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| David Long Jr. (LB) | Prob Sun | Knee - 15 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Long Jr. is tending to a knee injury, but he is projected to be available against the Chiefs in the AFC championship game. |
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| Logan Ryan (CB) | Prob Sun | Illness - 15 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Ryan is ailing from an illness, but the symptoms will likely dissipate in time for the AFC championship game versus the Chiefs. |
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| Kamalei Correa (LB) | Ques Sat | Illness - 08 / 01 / 20 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Correa is ailing from an illness, and it is undetermined if he will participate in the AFC divisional round versus the Ravens. |
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| Nate Davis (OL) | Ques Sat | Illness - 07 / 01 / 20 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Davis is hampered by an illness. It is uncertain if he will be active for the AFC divisional round versus the Ravens. |
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| Adoree' Jackson (CB) | Prob Sat | Foot - 07 / 01 / 20 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Jackson has a foot injury, but it is projected that he will suit up in the AFC divisional round versus the Ravens. |
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| Dion Lewis (RB) | Ques Sat | Shoulder - 07 / 01 / 20 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Lewis is managing a shoulder injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will take on the Ravens in the AFC divisional round. |
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HOUSTON TEXANS
24 -
TENNESSEE TITANS
27
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 9 Dec 2:06am HOU -3 -115 O +48.5 -109 Closing 13 Dec 8:38am HOU -3 -110 O +50.5 -105 -
Weather
temp 45 condition cloudy wind Southeast 4mph -
Injuries
Darren Fells (TE)
Ques Sun Hip - 10 / 01 / 20Jahleel Addae (S)
Out Sun Knee - 08 / 01 / 20A.J. Moore (S)
Ques Sun Hip - 08 / 01 / 20J.J. Watt (DE)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 08 / 01 / 20Keion Crossen (CB)
Ques Sun Hamstring - 08 / 01 / 20Kenny Stills (WR)
Ques Sun Knee - 08 / 01 / 20Jacob Martin (LB)
Ques Sun Illness - 08 / 01 / 20Chris Clark (T)
Prob Sun Concussion - 04 / 01 / 20Jordan Akins (TE)
Out Sun Hamstring - 02 / 01 / 20Jordan Thomas (TE)
Prob Sat Illness - 01 / 01 / 20Rashaan Evans (LB)
day-to-day Foot - 19 / 01 / 20Jack Conklin (T)
Prob Sun Shoulder - 16 / 01 / 20Rashaan Evans (LB)
Prob Sun Foot - 15 / 01 / 20Adoree' Jackson (CB)
Prob Sun Foot - 15 / 01 / 20David Long Jr. (LB)
Prob Sun Knee - 15 / 01 / 20Logan Ryan (CB)
Prob Sun Illness - 15 / 01 / 20Kamalei Correa (LB)
Ques Sat Illness - 08 / 01 / 20Nate Davis (OL)
Ques Sat Illness - 07 / 01 / 20Adoree' Jackson (CB)
Prob Sat Foot - 07 / 01 / 20Dion Lewis (RB)
Ques Sat Shoulder - 07 / 01 / 20Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Darren Fells (TE) Ques Sun Hip - 10 / 01 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Fells is dealing with a hip injury, and it is undetermined if he will line up against the Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Round.
Jahleel Addae (S) Out Sun Knee - 08 / 01 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Addae is hobbled by a knee injury, and he will not partake in the AFC divisional round versus the Chiefs.
A.J. Moore (S) Ques Sun Hip - 08 / 01 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Moore injured his hip, leaving his status against the Chiefs in the AFC divisional round clouded.
J.J. Watt (DE) Ques Sun Shoulder - 08 / 01 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Watt is fighting off a shoulder injury, and it is up in the air if he will participate in the AFC divisional round versus the Chiefs.
Keion Crossen (CB) Ques Sun Hamstring - 08 / 01 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Crossen is hampered by a hamstring injury, and team officials have yet to declare if he will line up in the AFC divisional round versus the Chiefs.
Kenny Stills (WR) Ques Sun Knee - 08 / 01 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Stills is saddled with a knee injury, and it is uncertain if he will be active for the AFC divisional round against the Chiefs.
Jacob Martin (LB) Ques Sun Illness - 08 / 01 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Martin is ailing from an illness, and it is unknown if they symptoms will subside in time for the AFC divisional round against the Chiefs.
Chris Clark (T) Prob Sun Concussion - 04 / 01 / 20 1-1 1-1 + - Clark is nursing a concussion. It is anticipated that he will be cleared in time to face the Chiefs in the AFC divisional round.
Jordan Akins (TE) Out Sun Hamstring - 02 / 01 / 20 1-1 1-1 + - Akins is dealing with a hamstring injury, and he will not take the field versus the Chiefs in the AFC divisional round.
Jordan Thomas (TE) Prob Sat Illness - 01 / 01 / 20 1-1 1-1 + - Thomas is ailing from an illness, but it is projected that he will likely fight it off in time for the AFC wild-card round against the Patriots.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Rashaan Evans (LB) day-to-day Foot - 19 / 01 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Evans exited Sunday's game with a foot injury, and it is unclear if he will return.
Jack Conklin (T) Prob Sun Shoulder - 16 / 01 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Conklin is hampered with a shoulder injury. It is anticipated that he will partake in the NFC championship game versus the Chiefs.
Rashaan Evans (LB) Prob Sun Foot - 15 / 01 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Evans is managing a foot injury, but he is expected to take on the Chiefs in the AFC championship game.
Adoree' Jackson (CB) Prob Sun Foot - 15 / 01 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Jackson is fighting off a foot injury, but he is likely to play against the Chiefs in the AFC championship game.
David Long Jr. (LB) Prob Sun Knee - 15 / 01 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Long Jr. is tending to a knee injury, but he is projected to be available against the Chiefs in the AFC championship game.
Logan Ryan (CB) Prob Sun Illness - 15 / 01 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Ryan is ailing from an illness, but the symptoms will likely dissipate in time for the AFC championship game versus the Chiefs.
Kamalei Correa (LB) Ques Sat Illness - 08 / 01 / 20 2-0 0-2 + - Correa is ailing from an illness, and it is undetermined if he will participate in the AFC divisional round versus the Ravens.
Nate Davis (OL) Ques Sat Illness - 07 / 01 / 20 2-0 0-2 + - Davis is hampered by an illness. It is uncertain if he will be active for the AFC divisional round versus the Ravens.
Adoree' Jackson (CB) Prob Sat Foot - 07 / 01 / 20 2-0 0-2 + - Jackson has a foot injury, but it is projected that he will suit up in the AFC divisional round versus the Ravens.
Dion Lewis (RB) Ques Sat Shoulder - 07 / 01 / 20 2-0 0-2 + - Lewis is managing a shoulder injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will take on the Ravens in the AFC divisional round.