Admin November 20, 2024
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So far this season, the AFC South has been the Houston Texans (7-4) and everyone else. The division leader will attempt to create a bigger lead when the Tennessee Titans (2-8) come to town.
Like most games this season, Tennessee hung around and had a shot of making it a game, but ultimately didn’t do enough. The Titans didn’t let the Minnesota Vikings beat them down but were unable to avoid another loss. With the season lost, Tennessee is pretty much competing with Jacksonville for the top pick in next year’s draft.
Houston can call themselves the Texas state champions after taking down the Dallas Cowboys. It wasn’t pretty, but it snapped the Texans out of its little slump. The win could help them get back on track toward locking up the division and ensuring their playoff spot.
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Texans vs. Titans odds, moneyline, over/under
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- Spread: Texans (-8.5)
- Moneyline: Texans (-400); Titans (+320)
- Over/under: 41.5
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NFL Week 12 odds, predictions and picks
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Lorenzo Reyes: Texans 25, Titans 13
It’s hard to back the Titans these days, even though Tennessee did keep things competitive against the Vikings deep into the third quarter. Houston is simply rolling and faring far better now that Nico Collins has returned.
Tyler Dragon: Texans 25, Titans 16
Joe Mixon has found a new home in H-Town. Mixon’s on pace to have his fifth 1,000-yard rushing season. The Texans are creating separation between themselves and their AFC South rivals.
Richard Morin: Texans 35, Titans 20
Houston looks like it’s back in business, so I like the Texans, the points and the over in this one.
Jordan Mendoza: Texans 26, Titans 15
Houston has played some inconsistent ball recently, and Tennessee is capable of giving the Texans fits. But there’s still too much talent in Houston to fall against Tennessee. The Texans may finish the season with a perfect record against division opponents.
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