Houston Texans vs Arizona Cardinals Preview
On Sunday, November 19th at 1:00 PM ET, the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals face off at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. CBS will carry the TV coverage for the game.
Houston arrives for this non-conference game against the Texans as the 4 point road favorite. Keep reading to find out my insights and suggestions for your bets. Check out BetCoco for Houston Texans – Arizona Cardinals odds
Houston Texans vs Arizona Cardinals Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Cardinals are averaging 26 points per game, compared to the Texans at 20. These figures have led to Arizona posting a record of 2-1.
- Although Arizona has a straight up record of 0-5 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-4. The team averaged 10 points per game in these games.
- Across their last three home contests, Houston has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 20 points per game.
- Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Cardinals have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
- Going back to their last five games as the favorite, the Texans have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 0-5.
Houston Texans vs Arizona Cardinals Prediction
Arizona is currently 4th in the NFC-West this season, with an overall record of 2-8. In games outside the conference, they are 0-3 and in NFC games, they’ve gone 2-5. Coming into this week’s game, the Cardinals have been the underdog in all of their games. Their current ATS record is 5-5 on an a scoring margin of -8.7. This season, games featuring the Cardinals have averaged 43.9 points, placing them at 13th in the NFL. They currently hold an over/under record of 6-4, with an average OU line of 42.8 points.
At 17.6 points per contest, the Arizona offense is 22nd in the league. So far the Cardinals’ defense has given up an average of 342.6 yards per game and 26.3 points per contest (25th). Coming into the game, they have allowed a completion percentage allowed of 69.1% and have given up 15 passing touchdowns. Against the run, they are 28th in the NFL.
Before their matchup against the Cardinals, the Texans have an overall record of 5-4 and have won two consecutive games. In the AFC-South, Houston is sitting 2nd. When it comes to the spread, the Texans come in at 5-4. Going into week 11, their scoring margin per game is +2.8. This season, games featuring the Texans have averaged 45.4 points, placing them at 9th in the NFL. They currently hold an over/under record of 4-5, with an average OU line of 42.2 points.
The Texans come in with an average 24.1 points per game on offense, which has them 9th in the NFL. Thus far, the Texans’ defense has given up an average of 340.0 yards per game and 21.3 points per contest (14th). Going into this game, they’ve allowed a completion percentage of 70.2% and have surrendered nine passing touchdowns. When it comes to run defense, they rank 8th in the NFL.
Despite being 4 point underdogs, we predict the Cardinals to come out on top with a final score of 21-19. Our game simulations assign the Cardinals a 56% chance of defeating the Texans.
Houston Texans vs Arizona Cardinals Betting Tips
- We like the Cardinals on the moneyline (+166)
- The Cardinals are also our pick on the spread at +4
- Our NFL model projects 40 points, and we suggest taking the under
Houston Texans Injury Report
- M.J. Stewart – Shoulder (Out)
- Scott Quessenberry – Knee (Out)
- Jimmie Ward – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Ka’imi Fairbairn – Quad (Out)
- Eric Murray – Knee (Out)
- Hassan Ridgeway – Achilles (Out)
- Charlie Heck – Foot (Questionable)
- Brevin Jordan – Foot (Questionable)
- Andrew Beck – Ankle/elbow/shoulder (Questionable)
- Nico Collins – Calf (Questionable)
- Kendrick Green – Knee (Out)
- Kenyon Green – Shoulder (Out)
- Teagan Quitoriano – Groin (Out)
- Dameon Pierce – Ankle (Questionable)
- Jarrett Patterson – Ankle (Out)
- Henry To’oto’o – Concussion (Questionable)
- Jake Hansen – Hand/hamstring (Questionable)
- Troy Hairston – Back (Out)
- DJ Scaife – Leg (Out)
- Jesse Matthews – Knee (Out)
- Kilian Zierer – Ankle (Out)
- Juice Scruggs – Leg (Out)
- Denzel Perryman – Suspension (Out)
Arizona Cardinals Injury Report
- Zach Ertz – Quad (Out)
- D.J. Humphries – Ankle (Questionable)
- Pat Elflein – Hip (Out)
- Marlon Mack – Achilles (Out)
- Carlos Watkins – Bicep (Out)
- Elijah Wilkinson – Neck (Out)
- Ezekiel Turner – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Rashad Fenton – Undisclosed (Out)
- L.J. Collier – Bicep (Out)
- Trystan Colon – Calf (Questionable)
- Bobby Price – Undisclosed (Out)
- Hayden Howerton – Undisclosed (Out)
- Jon Gaines II – Knee (Out)
- Emari Demercado – Toe (Questionable)
- Matt Hembrough – Back (Out)
