Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts NFL Week 6 notes

The Houston Texans (1-4) face the Indianapolis Colts (1-4) at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday for Week 6 of the NFL. The Colts started the week as 9.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 10.0.The total points line is set at 43.5.

-  These teams share a 3-2-0 ATS record this season

-  The Texans have a 3-2-0 O/U record this season (meaning three games have gone over the total points line and two have gone under). The Colts also have a 3-2-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

- The Texans are averaging 17.8 points per game this season (29th in the league). Comparatively, the Colts are averaging 21.6 (21st).

Moving The Chains

- With an average of just 282.6, the Texans rank 29th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Colts rank T16th with 363.4 yards per game.

Ascendancy in the air?

-  The Texans have recorded 202.8 passing yards per game this season (28th in the league). Comparatively, the Colts' defense has given up 260.8 passing yards per game (20th).

-  Meanwhile, the Colts have recorded 249.2 passing yards per game this season (15th in the league), while the Texans’s defense is conceding 257.0 yards per game (18th) indicating an even matchup in this area.

Advantage on the ground?

-  Looking at the ground game, the Texans have been among the NFL's worst this season, averaging an underwhelming 79.8 rushing yards per game (28th in the league). As such, the Colts may look to take advantage in this area. They rank 14th for rushing yards conceded, allowing 108.4 per game.

-  On the other hand, the Colts have recorded 114.2 rushing yards per game this season (14th in the league) and in spite of that middling ranking, they should attempt to find an advantage in this part of the game given the Texans are conceding 134.8 rushing yards per game (26th).

Protecting the ball

Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Texans have recorded 8 total takeaways this season (T6th in the league), which is comparable to the Colts, who have recorded 9 (5th).

Which team will score the first touchdown?

-  The Texans have recorded the first touchdown in two of their five games this season.

-  The Colts have also recorded the first touchdown in two of their five games.

First Scoring Play

Houston Touchdown 2 / 5 +425

Houston Field Goal 0 / 5 +370

Houston Safety 0 / 5 +5000

Indianapolis Touchdown 1 / 5 +130

Indianapolis Field Goal 1 / 5 +310

Indianapolis Safety 0 / 5 +5500

Which team will get a quick start?

The Texans are +230 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Colts are -278.

-  The Texans have been the first to score 10 points in three of their five games this season.

-  The Colts have been the first to score 10 points in two of their five games this season.

First Quarter Moneyline

The Texans are favored to win the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at +190, while the Colts are -235.

- The Texans have a 2-2-1 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Colts hold a record of 1-4-0.

First to score The Texans are +155 to score first, while the Colts are -196. -  The Texans have scored first in two of their five games this season. -  The Colts have also scored first in two of their five games.