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Free NFL betting picks, odds, predictions for the Broncos vs. Texans in Week 2 (2022). Our best bets and top NFL picks for moneylines, over/unders and more.
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Houston Texans vs. Denver Broncos, another article in our weekly series of free NFL betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NFL betting breakdown article is for Sunday, September 18th, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Texans @ Broncos
The Texans take on the Broncos on Sunday, September 18th at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NFL games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Houston Texans (0-0-1) vs. Denver Broncos (0-1)
- Date: Sunday, September 18th, 2022
- Time: 4:25 PM ET
- Venue: Empower Field at Mile High
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Houston Texans - NFL Betting Analysis
Heading into week 2, the Houston Texans are looking to pick up a win after tying the Colts by a score of 20-20. In terms of betting, Houston covered the spread as 10.0 point underdogs. The two teams combined point total of 40 remained below the betting line of 45. Houston held a 17 point lead heading into the 4th quarter at 20-3 before being outscored by 17 in the final period.
Offensively, the Texans 20 points was better than last year's season average of 16.47 points per game. For the game, Houston ran the ball 28 times, finishing with 77 rushing yards. The team's leading rusher was Rex Burkhead, who finished with just 40 yards and a per attempt average of 2.9. Against Indianapolis, quarterback Davis Mills threw for a total of 240 yards, and a passer rating of 98.93. Mills ended the game by finding the endzone 2 times through the air. Brandin Cooks was the team's leader in the passing game, finishing with 82 yards and 7 catches.
Denver Broncos - NFL Betting Analysis
In week 1, the Denver Broncos dropped a non-conference matchup against the Seahawks by a score of 17-16. Going into the game, the oddsmakers had Broncos as the -6.0 favorite. With an over-under betting line of 33, the two teams fell below that figure as they combined for 33. In the game, Denver trailed the Seahawks by a score of 17-13 heading into the 4th quarter.
Compared to last year, where the Broncos averaged 19.71 points per game, the team's 16 was a disappointing performance. For the game, Denver ran the ball 20 times, finishing with 103 rushing yards. Melvin Gordon III led the team with 58 rush yards and did not find the endzone. Quarterback Russell Wilson had an excellent game through the air, finishing with 340 total passing yards, leading to a passer rating of 101.29. Wilson was able to cap off his strong statistical game by throwing for 1 touchdown. Leading the way in the passing game was Jerry Jeudy, as he accumulated 102 yards and hauled in a touchdown.
Today's NFL Betting Pick - Texans vs. Broncos
Over the last 5 matchups between Houston and Denver, the Broncos have won 3 of the last 5 games. The over-under record in these games sits at 2-3, with the average scoring total coming in at 48.0 points. Houston and Denver did not play each other in the 2021-2022 regular season.
The Denver Broncos have gone 3-2-0 vs the spread in these games. On average, the Texans have averaged 19.2 points per game in the past 5 head-to-head matchups, compared to Denver at 28.8.
Through their 3 most recent regular season matchups, the Texans have gone 0-2, while going 2-1 vs the spread. Their over-under record in these games was 1-2.
When looking at their past 3 road matchups, Houston has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 19.67 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
Across their previous 3 regular season games, the Broncos have a straight up record of just 0-3. In addition, the team has not done well vs the spread, going 1-2. Their over-under record in these games was 2-1.
Although Denver has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last 3 home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-1. The team averaged 24.0 points per game in these games.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: Broncos -10.0
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under 45.0
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