NFL Preview: Houston Texans vs Seattle Seahawks Odds and Pick

This is the 4th ever meeting between the Texans and the Seahawks and it’s the first time that Houston has traveled to Seattle since 2005. This game features two athletic, playmaking quarterbacks going up against two ferocious defenses. The Texans are coming off a bye week and look to get above .500 on the season, while the Seahawks look to remain undefeated at home. Kickoff inside CenturyLink Field is at 4:05 PM ET.

Betting Lines and Game Preview: Houston Texans vs Seattle Seahawks

Houston (3-3) is 1-1 on the road this season with a win in Cincinnati and a loss at New England. They played tough in both games, but it has been a month since they’ve played their last road game. Heading to Seattle is one of the toughest places to visit and it will definitely be a massive challenge for rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson. Can the Texans pull off the upset behind a rookie QB?

Seattle (4-2) is undefeated at home with a 2-0 record. They’re coming off a complete demolishing of the New York Giants and a much needed road victory. Seattle has won 3 straight games and seem to be heating up on defense and as a team. Will the Seahawks be able to slow down this overachieving Texans team?

The spread opened with Seattle favored by 6 points. It currently sits at -5.5 points for the Seahawks. The Over/Under opened at 42.5 points and has gone up to 46 total points.

Free Vegas Sports Bet and Game Prediction: Seattle Seahawks -5.5

As mentioned, Seattle’s defense is heating up. During their 3 game winning streak, the Seahawks defense has allowed 11.6 ppg, have allowed just 263 total yards per game and have forced 8 turnovers during that span. On the season, Seattle is allowing just 15.7 points per game, which is tied for the lead league in the fewest points allowed per game.

So, even before Watson takes the field, the Texans offense is already looking at a tough challenge. Now, you add Seattle’s 12th man and their home field advantage to this mix, it’s going to take a near-perfect game for Houston’s offense to come away with a victory. And, I don’t see that happening.

Seattle is 10-1 in their last 11 home games and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games at home. Houston is 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games against the NFC West and 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games where they were a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points.

I see that hungry Seattle defense jumping all over Watson and the Houston offense early. It will allow the Seahawks offense to put up some points and build a lead. However, I do see the Texans coming back in this game before Seattle scores late in the 4th and puts it away 23-13.

Without J.J. Watt, this Texans team isn’t as imposing on defense. They’ve given up 27.5 points per game over their last 4 weeks and Seattle’s offense will definitely get some scoring opportunities. Russell Wilson will make more big plays on the ground this week than through the air as Houston does have a decent secondary. And Seattle will need more from their running game to win this week. With all of that said, I expect Seattle’s defense to be the reason they win on Sunday.

I expect them to come out on fire and win the field position battle. I also see them getting at least 1 or 2 turnovers this game, which will set up the offense with a short field. And, I look for the Seattle special teams to make some plays this week behind Tyler Lockett who will get some big returns against Houston. In the end, Watson won’t be able to handle the hostile environment and Seattle will win their 4th straight.

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