Texans vs. Colts Week 3 Dunkel NFL Picks, Predictions and Odds

The Houston Texans (0-2) are slim favorites (-2.5) against the Indianapolis Colts (0-2) in a battle of two division rivals. An over/under of 42.5 points has been set for the matchup.

The Texans are compiling 18.5 points per game on offense, which ranks them 21st in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 24th, surrendering 28.0 points per game. The Colts have been sputtering on defense, ranking worst with 37.0 points allowed per game. They have been better on the other side of the ball, compiling 26.5 points per contest (10th-ranked).

Texans vs. Colts Odds and Game Time

• Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• City: Indianapolis, Indiana
• Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium
• Total: 42.5 points
• Spread: Texans -2.5
• Moneyline: Texans (-142), Colts (+120)

How to watch Texans vs. Colts

• TV Channel: CBS

Betting the Over/Under: Texans vs. Colts

• So far this season, one Houston game has gone over the point total.
• Each Indianapolis game has gone over the point total this season.
• The teams combine to score 45 points per game, 2.5 more points than this matchup's point total.
• Combined, these teams allow 65 points per game, 22.5 more points than this matchup's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Texans vs. Colts

• Houston is winless against the spread this season (0-2-0).
• Houston has not covered the spread this season (0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites.
• The Colts have won one game against the spread this year.
• Indianapolis has been an underdog by 2.5 points or more two times this year, and covered the spread in one of those matchups.

Betting the Moneyline: Texans vs. Colts

• Houston has been listed as the moneyline favorite only one other time so far this season, a game they lost.
• The Colts have lost both games they've played as underdogs this season.
• Houston has played as a moneyline favorite of -142 or shorter in only one game this season, which it lost.
• Indianapolis has been at least a +120 moneyline underdog two times this season, but lost all of those games.
• The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Texans a 58.7% chance to win.

Dunkel Prediction for Texans vs. Colts

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