The Houston Texans (11-5) are expected to keep their eight-game winning streak alive as they are heavily favored by 10.5 points against the Indianapolis Colts (8-8) on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at NRG Stadium.

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Texans vs. Colts odds & betting linesSpread favorite: Houston (-10.5)Moneyline: Houston (-602), Indianapolis (+439)Total: 39 points

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Texans vs. Colts recent matchupsHouston holds the edge versus Indianapolis in the past five matchups between the two teams, putting together a 4-1 record.In those matchups with the Texans, the Colts went 3-2 against the spread, and those games went over the total on two occasions.Houston put up 115 points in those five matchups, with Indianapolis putting up 113.Texans vs. Colts betting insightsHouston has a 9-7-0 record against the spread so far this season. The Texans are 7-2 in the nine games this season they have been moneyline favorites. Indianapolis has an 8-8-0 record against the spread so far this season. In the seven games this year, the Colts have been an underdog on the moneyline, they are 2-5.Texans scoring insightsThe Texans put up 26.0 points per game at home, better than their 19.8 average away from home.On defense, Houston’s average at home, 17.8 points conceded, is worse than its average away, 15.4.The Texans are scoring 21.6 points per game in divisional matchups, which is lower than their 23.5 average in non-division games.Houston averages fewer points conceded in division games (15.0) than non-division games (17.3).With an average of 27.7 points per game on offense and 19.0 points allowed on defense over the last three games, the Texans rank seventh and eighth, respectively, during that timeframe.Colts scoring insightsAt home, the Colts are averaging more points (29.1) than on the road (24.9).On defense, Indianapolis’ average at home, 22.1 points conceded, is better than its average on the road, 25.0.Offensively, the Colts have scored 26.2 points per game in the division, not as good as their average in non-division games of 27.7.Indianapolis averages fewer points allowed in division games (22.6) than non-division games (23.7).The Colts are scoring 20.0 points per game in their past three games (25th in league), and giving up 29.7 (24th).Texans injury reportTexans:
Ed Ingram: Limited Participation in Practice (Ankle),
Jamal Hill: Did Not Participate In Practice (Calf),
Darrell Taylor: Full Participation in Practice (Ankle),
Austin Brinkman: Full Participation in Practice (Knee),
Ajani Carter: Full Participation in Practice (Hamstring),
Derek Stingley Jr.: Did Not Participate In Practice (Oblique),
Ka’imi Fairbairn: Limited Participation in Practice (Illness),
Nico Collins: Did Not Participate In Practice (NIR – Rest),
Denico Autry: Did Not Participate In Practice (Knee),
Kamari Lassiter: Did Not Participate In Practice (Ankle),
Sheldon Rankins: Did Not Participate In Practice (Elbow),
Dalton Schultz: Did Not Participate In Practice (NIR – Personal),
Aireontae Ersery: Limited Participation in Practice (Thumb),
Trent Brown: Did Not Participate In Practice (Ankle),
Azeez Al-Shaair: Did Not Participate In Practice (Knee)Colts injury reportColts:
J.T. Tuimoloau: Limited Participation in Practice (Oblique),
Dalton Tucker: Did Not Participate In Practice (Shoulder),
Daniel Scott: Full Participation in Practice (Knee),
Anthony Richardson: Full Participation in Practice (Eye),
Bernhard Raimann: Full Participation in Practice (Elbow),
Danny Pinter: Full Participation in Practice (Rib),
Will Mallory: Did Not Participate In Practice (Lung),
Jaylon Jones: Did Not Participate In Practice (Illness),
Sauce Gardner: Did Not Participate In Practice (Calf),
Tanor Bortolini: Full Participation in Practice (Concussion),
Mekhi Blackmon: Full Participation in Practice (Back)

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