Houston has a short week ahead of them after a tough loss on the west coast. They face the San Francisco 49ers, who are coming off a strong victor against the Atlanta Falcons. FanDuel has released their initial odds and they have several interesting options for fans who are interested in placing bets on the Texans game.
The Line: Texans -1.5
his line is surprising, considering the Texans are 2–4 while the San Francisco 49ers lead the NFC West at 5–2. TE George Kittle finally returned from injury; though he didn’t record
any catches, he still provided a distinct weapon for their offense. Despite having more Pro Bowlers on injured reserve than some teams carry on their entire rosters, the 49ers’ success hasn’t slowed, unlike Houston’s.
Houston’s best chance lies in the 49ers’ weakened defensive line. With Tarron Jackson and Nick Bosa on IR, and Bryce Huff listed as doubtful, San Francisco’s pass rush is limited. If Houston can’t expose the 49ers’ offensive line, their path to an upset narrows—but if they do, the Texans could have a better shot than expected. Even so, I’d take the 49ers with the points for Sunday’s game.
An interesting note: the 49ers have covered four times this season, winning each of those games. If you project them to win again, taking the line adds extra value.
The Money Line: Texans -118
FanDuel currently lists this game as a pick’em, with San Francisco at –102, indicating nearly even money on both sides. Surprisingly, the Texans are slightly favored, despite Monday Night’s offensive debacle. While the 49ers boast a stronger roster and more consistent offensive play, Houston enters the game healthier.
The Texans have covered only twice this season. Pulling off an upset against the 49ers would be a notable achievement—and a potential opportunity for Texans fans to capitalize on.
Over/Under: 41.5
Hammer the under here. The 49ers haven’t scored more than 30 points thus far. They average 20.7 points per game with or without Brock Purdy. The Texans aren’t much better, averaging 21.2 per game, but that drops down to just 16.6 points per game without the blowout against the Ravens.
Houston’s offense is stuck in neutral and the 49ers don’t have the weapons at receiver to threaten big plays. This game has a score of 17-13 written all over it. Neither team is predicated on big plays and has shown they can rack up points fast.
We at Battle Red Blog urge everyone to only wager what they can afford to lose. As you can see by my performance last week, there is nothing guaranteed in the gambling community except for the fact that the Vegas boys always win. However. Fanduel is making it easy to join up and have a little bit of fun while you are watching the games. Have fun out there and always remember to bet responsibly.
