Houston Texans at Arizona Cardinals Week 7 betting preview

The Houston Texans (1-5) face the Arizona Cardinals (6-0) at State Farm Stadium on Sunday for Week 7 of the NFL. The Cardinals started the week as 17.0-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 17.5. The total points line is set at 47.5.

• The Texans have a 3-3-0 ATS record this season, while the Cardinals hold a record of 5-1-0.
• The Texans have a 3-3-0 O/U record this season (meaning three games have gone over the total points line and three have gone under). The Cardinals also have a 3-3-0 O/U record.

Points on the board                

• The Texans are averaging 15.3 points per game this season (31st in the league). Comparatively, the Cardinals are performing better, averaging 32.3 (4th).
• Defensively, the Texans are giving up a whopping 28.7 points per game this season (T25th in the league), while the Cardinals are giving up an average of 18.2 points (2nd).

Moving the chains               

• With an average of just 294.3, the Texans rank 29th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Cardinals rank 7th with 403.0 yards per game.
• In terms of yards allowed, the Texans are giving up 391.2 per game this season (26th in the league), an inferior number to the Cardinals, who are giving up an average of 342.8 (10th).

Ascendency in the air?                

• The Texans have recorded 207.2 passing yards per game this season (29th in the league). Comparatively, the Cardinals' defense has given up 214.8 passing yards per game (6th).
• Meanwhile, the Cardinals have recorded 272.3 passing yards per game this season (9th in the league), while the Texans' defense has given up 249.8 passing yards per game (18th).

Advantage on the ground?               

• Looking at the ground game, the Texans have recorded 87.2 rushing yards per game this season (26th in the league). Conversely, the Cardinals are giving up 128.0 rushing yards per game (T23rd).
• On the other hand, the Cardinals have recorded 130.7 rushing yards per game this season (T5th in the league), while the Texans are giving up 141.3 rushing yards per game (31st).

Protecting the ball                

• Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Texans have recorded 8 total takeaways this season (T10th in the league), while the Cardinals have recorded 13 (3rd).
• On offense, the Texans have recorded 11 total giveaways this season (T29th in the league), while the Cardinals have taken better care of the ball, recording 5 (T3rd).

First to Score              

The Texans are +175 to score first, while the Cardinals are -230.

• The Texans have scored first in two of their six games this season.
• The Cardinals have scored first in four of their six games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?             

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

First Scoring Play              

• Houston Touchdown 2 / 6 +800
• Houston Field Goal 0 / 6 +475
• Houston Safety 0 / 6 +4000
• Arizona Touchdown 3 / 6 -125
• Arizona Field Goal 1 / 6 +330
• Arizona Safety 0 / 6 +6000

Which team will get a quick start?               

The Texans are +450 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Cardinals are -590.

• The Texans and Cardinals have both been the first to score 10 points in three of their six games this season.

First Quarter Moneyline                

• The Cardinals are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -305, while the Texans are +235.
• The Texans have a 2-3-1 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Cardinals hold a record of 4-2-0.

Last Time They Met                

The Texans recorded a 31-21 victory over the Cardinals at NRG Stadium when these teams last met in Week 11, 2017.