Houston Texans Betting
The 2008 NFL Houston Texans will be looking to improve upon their franchise best 8-8 2007 season. Sportsbooks expect the Texans will have a tough time to win 8 regular season games in a tough AFC South Division. The Texans need a healthy QB Matt Schaub, RB Ahman Green and WR Andre Johnson for a whole season to have a chance at a .500 record in 2008.
Houston Texans Key Additions
RB Chris Brown
OL Duane Brown
OL Chris Myers
RB Steve Slaton
LB Rosevelt Colvin
RB Mike Bell
Houston Texans Key Losses
TE Jeb Putzier
LB Danny Clark
OL Fred Weary
DB Von Hutchins
C Steve McKinney
WR/KR Jerome Mathis
2007 Record: 8-8 (4th, AFC South)
Offensive Team Rank: 22nd Rushing, 11th Passing, T12th Scoring
Defensive Team Rank: 19th Rushing, 25th Passing, T22nd Scoring
The Houston Texans were a surprising 8-8 last year after winning their final 3 games. The Texans are still in the tough AFC South were the Colts, Jaguars and Titans all made the playoffs and Houston had only 1 division win. The biggest upgrade for the Houston offense is hiring OL coach/guru Alex Gibbs from the Broncos to teach his zone-blocking to the Texans. Houston ranked 22nd in rushing with a horrible 3.8 yards per rush. The running blocking and running back play need to improve for Houston to win more games. The Texans drafted speedy RB Steve Slaton who is moving up the depth chart with a weak preseason from Ahman Green and Chris Brown.
The Texans defense has some cornerstones with DE Mario Williams (59 Tk, 14 Sacks), Pro Bowl MLB DeMeco Ryans (127 Tk, 2 Sacks, 1 INT) and DT Amobi Okoye (32 Tk, 51/2 sacks). The secondary will miss CB Robinson recovering from a torn ACL until November and will be in for another long year of passing yards. LB Rosevelt Colvin will be expected to bring some veteran leadership after signing as a FA.
NFL Betting Edge
The Houston Texans shocked the spread last year with an 8-8 record. Look for the Texans to win a similar amount of games and some great dog lines when QB Schaub and WR Johnson healthy. The running game can really improve this year under OL Coach Alex Gibbs.
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NFL Odds to win the Super Bowl
Houston Texans +6500
Jacksonville Jaguars +1400
Philadelphia Eagles +2000
Washington Redskins +4000
Dallas Cowboys +800
St. Louis Rams +8000
New England Patriots +300
San Diego Chargers +700
Indianapolis Colts +750
The Houston Texans are a +6500 NFL Future odds to win the Super Bowl meaning that for every $100 bet will pay out $6500. NFL Odds Explained is a quick explanation on betting lines. The Texans have no chance this year with the Colts, Jaguars and Titans all returning strong teams.
NFL Odds to win the AFC Championship
Houston Texans +3500
Jacksonville Jaguars +800
Cincinnati Bengals +3000
Cleveland Browns +1600
Pittsburgh Steelers +1200
New England Patriots +180
San Diego Chargers +450
Indianapolis Colts +500
US Sportsbooks have the Houston Texans odds at +3500 of winning the AFC Championship. The New England Patriots are the favorite again to repeat as AFC champs at +180 odds.
NFL Odds to win AFC South Division
Jacksonville Jaguars +220
Houston Texans +1500
Indianapolis Colts -160
Tennessee Titans +700
Line makers have the Houston Texans with the 4th best odds to win the AFC South at +1500 odds.
NFL Odds Houston Texans Regular Season Wins
Over 71/2 Regular Season Wins -130
Under 71/2 Regular Season Wins -110
The best bet value on NFL Future odds is the Regular Season Wins Over 7/12 -130 for the Houston Texans. The preseason betting action has been on the Texans winning 8 games or more as sharp bettors believe the defense will continue to improve. Moreover, Houston has been jinxed by the injury bug the last 2 years with 17 players on the injured reserve and bettors believe their odds will change.
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