Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 18 matchup

Lovie Smith’s Houston Texans (2-13-1) hit the highway to tackle Sam Ehlinger and the Indianapolis Colts (4-11-1) to wrap up the common season.

Neither crew will play with postseason implications, however they No. 1 general choose within the 2023 NFL draft may be very a lot on the road and rests with the Texans’ fortunes on this Week 18 AFC South conflict. Will the Texans lock up the highest choice, or will the Colts come up quick as a substitute? The sport is anticipated to kick off Sunday at 1 p.m. ET from Lucas Oil Stadium.

This is a take a look at the betting particulars and USA TODAY’s NFL employees picks for the Texans vs. Colts Week 18 sport:

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Lorenzo Reyes: Texans 17, Colts 13

It is a sport you actually ought to keep away from. However for those who should, the Colts lack an id and play as if they’ve given up and the Texans have the worst roster within the league. Nonetheless, Lovie Smith does sometimes get the crew to compete.

Safid Deen: Colts 20, Texans 20

A tie! Sure, a tie. This sport will likely be a spectacle with each groups eyeing their 2023 NFL draft choose. The Texans want a loss or tie to lock up the No. 1 choose within the draft. They may have the energy of schedule edge over the Bears in the event that they do finish with matching data. However the Colts definitely don’t need to win both, already with the No. 5 choose with worry of falling one spot down within the different.

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Richard Morin: Colts 13, Texans 13

I am undecided precisely who’s inserting wagers on this one, nevertheless it’s a risky matchup if nothing else. The Colts are abysmal proper now and can begin Sam Ehlinger on this one. In the meantime, the Texans have the league’s worst file. How about one other tie?

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