NFL Odds Week 18: Texans vs Colts Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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Week 18 of the NFL season continues with a Saturday night AFC South clash between the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts. The betting odds see Houston as a one-point underdog despite posting a convincing victory in CJ Stroud's return to action last week. Coverage begins from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indy on Saturday, January 6 at 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC.

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL odds for Week 18: Texans vs. Colts lines, spreads, betting trends and more.

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Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts Odds

• Opening point spread: Colts -1
• Opening moneyline: Colts -115/Texans -105
• Opening total: Over/Under 47.5 points scored
• Time: 8:15 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPN/ABC)

UPDATE 6 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: This line has jumped the fence at TwinSpires. After opening at Colts -1, it moved to pick on its way to Texans -1.5. This afternoon, it nudged to Texans -1.

Early spread bettors are leaning toward Houston, at 55% of tickets/66% of money.

"A mix of public and sharp play on the Texans got this line over the fence," Lucas said.

The total is up a tick from 47 to 47.5, with 65% of tickets/61% of money on the Over.

UPDATE 10 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Indianapolis (9-7 SU/10-6 ATS) would be in the playoffs if the season ended today. But it doesn't, so this Week 18 showdown with Houston is pivotal. In Week 17, the Colts edged Las Vegas 23-20, failing to cash as 3.5-point favorites.

Houston (9-7 SU/8-8 ATS) needed a win in Week 17, and will need another in Week 18 to have a shot at postseason play. The Texans rolled over Tennessee 26-3 giving 5.5 points at home

Indy opened as the slimmest possible favorite at -1, and The SuperBook remains there.

"This being a standalone game will positively impact handle," Michaelson said. "I could see the public betting Houston as a short 'dog. The Texans fit the bill: a team with an exciting offense and young QB."

That would be rookie standout C.J. Stroud, aiming to get Houston into the playoffs.

The Texans-Colts total already crept up a half-point to 48.

"We can't make any Colts totals high enough," Michaelson said.

Click here for Vegas Insider senior reporter Patrick Everson's full NFL Odds Week 18 Report containing spreads, lines, and trends for every NFL matchup.

Texans vs Colts Pick, Prediction

Action Network NFL betting expert Brandon Anderson offers this prediction:

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Pick: TBD

For more NFL picks, check out Action Network's NFL Week 18: How to Bet Every Game & Every Team.

The One Stat to Know About Texans vs Colts

Action Network NFL researcher Evan Abrams offers his top betting stat:

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Patrick Everson

Patrick Everson is a senior reporter for VegasInsider. Based in Las Vegas since 1994, he's worked in the sports betting journalism/content space for more than a decade. He's most known for his deep roster of contacts behind sportsbook counters, providing readers and viewers with the ins-and-outs of how events are being bet. He's also a thought leader in the sports betting space, often appearing on or moderating panels at national conferences. More from Patrick Everson