Falcons vs. Texans Prediction, Odds, Picks - Oct 8

The Atlanta Falcons (2-2) are considered favorites (-2) according to the oddsmakers ahead of their game versus the Houston Texans (2-2) on October 8, 2023, starting at 1:00 PM ET, airing on FOX. An over/under of 41 points has been established for the matchup.

Falcons vs. Texans Odds & Betting Lines

Falcons vs. Texans Prediction & Pick

• Pick ATS: Houston (+2)
  
• Pick OU: Under (41)
  
• Prediction: Atlanta 20 - Houston 19

How to Watch Atlanta vs. Houston

• Game Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023
• Time: 1:00 PM ET
• Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• TV: Watch on FOX

Falcons vs. Texans Recent Matchups

• Over their last five meetings, Houston has tallied three wins versus Atlanta.
• Over their last five head-to-head contests, Atlanta has put up 129 points, while Houston has posted 124.

Atlanta Betting Info

• Atlanta has covered the spread one time this year.
• The Falcons have been favored by 2 points or more two times this season, and covered the spread in one of those contests.
• Atlanta's games this year have gone over the point total one time in four opportunities (25%).
• The Falcons have been moneyline favorites two other times this season, and they won both.
• Atlanta has played as a moneyline favorite of -130 or shorter in only two games this season, and it won both.
• Based on this contest's moneyline, the Falcons' implied win probability is 56.5%.

Falcons Stats

Atlanta's Key Players

Offense

• Bijan Robinson has recorded 318 rushing yards (third in the NFL) without a rushing TD (79.5 yards per game over four games). His 6.0 yards per attempt rank fifth in the league.
• Robinson has 22 targets, 19 catches, 134 receiving yards and one TD through the air.
• Desmond Ridder has passed for 744 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions this year. He is averaging 186.0 yards per game and 6.3 per attempt, while completing 62.2%.
• He has added 47 rushing yards (11.8 per game) and one touchdown on the ground.
• In four games, Tyler Allgeier has amassed 151 yards on the ground, averaging 37.8 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.
• Drake London has 126 receiving yards and two touchdowns with 11 catches on 22 targets. He's averaging 2.8 receptions and 31.5 yards per game.

Defense

• On the defensive side, Jessie Bates III has three interceptions (first in the NFL) to go with 32 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three passes defended in 2023.
• Kaden Elliss has 29 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack.
• Richie Grant has totaled 28 tackles this year.
• So far this season, David Onyemata has 16 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks.

Houston Betting Info

• Houston has gone 2-2-0 against the spread this season.
• The Texans have covered the spread twice this season when underdogs by 2 points or more (in three chances).
• Games involving Houston have hit the over twice this year.
• The Texans have entered the game as underdogs three times this season and won twice.
• Houston has a record of 2-1 when it is set as an underdog of +110 or more by bookmakers this season.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 47.6% chance of a victory for the Texans.

Texans Stats

Houston's Key Players

Offense

• C.J. Stroud has passed for 1,212 yards this year (to rank fourth in the NFL), with six touchdowns (10th in the NFL) and zero interceptions. He is completing 62.3% of his attempts while averaging 303.0 yards per game and 8.0 per attempt.
• On the ground, Stroud has added 51 rushing yards (third on the Texans).
• Nico Collins has 428 receiving yards (fifth in the NFL) and three touchdowns (third in the NFL) on 22 receptions, while being targeted 32 times.
• In four games played this season, Nathaniel Dell has 16 catches (4.0 receptions per game on six targets per game) for 267 yards and two receiving touchdowns.
• Dameon Pierce has scored one touchdown on the ground, while running for 181 total yards (2.8 per attempt and 45.3 per game).
• Pierce has also caught eight passes for 68 yards (fifth on the Texans). He's been targeted 11 times and averages 17.0 yards per game.

Defense

• In 2023, Jonathan Greenard has 3.0 sacks to go with 5.0 TFL and 16 tackles over four games.
• Henry To'o To'o has 27 tackles and 1.0 TFL. He leads the Texans in tackles.
• Will Anderson Jr. has 1.0 sack (second on the Texans) as well as 1.0 TFL and 15 tackles in the 2023 campaign.
• Steven Nelson's stat sheet includes two interceptions (fourth in the NFL) as well as 12 tackles and four passes defended in four games