NFL Prop Bets: Los Angeles Rams vs Houston Texans - Week 1

The Houston Texans (0-0) face the Los Angeles Rams (0-0) at SoFi Stadium for Week 1. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Rams are favored to win at -162, currently marked as 3.0-point favorites, while the Texans are at +136.

The total points line is set at 45.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 24-21 LA Rams.

  • The Texans (-110) had an 8-10-1 ATS record last season, while the Rams (-110) held a record of 11-8-0.

Points on the board

  • The Texans scored 21.9 points per game last season (19th in the league). Comparatively, the Rams averaged 21.6 (20th).
  • Defensively, the Texans conceded 21.9 points per game last season (14th in the league), while the Rams gave up an average of 22.7 points (17th).

Moving the chains

  • With an average of 319.7, the Texans ranked 22nd in the league for total yards per game last season. Comparatively, the Rams ranked 15th with 331.4 yards per game.
  • In terms of yards allowed, the Texans gave up 315.0 per game last season (6th in the league), outperforming the Rams, who have allowed an average of 353.1 (26th).

Ascendency in the air

  • The Texans averaged 207.4 passing yards per game last season (21st in the league). Comparatively, the Rams' defense gave up 223.1 passing yards per game (20th) last season.
  • Meanwhile, the Rams recorded 227.5 passing yards per game last season (10th in the league), while the Texans were equally strong defensively, conceding just 201.0 passing yards per game (6th) in 2024.

Advantage on the ground

  • Looking at the ground game, the Texans recorded 112.3 rushing yards per game last season (15th in the league). They may look to take advantage in this area given the Rams allowed 130.0 rushing yards per game (22nd).
  • On the other hand, the Rams averaged 103.8 rushing yards per game last season (24th in the league), while the Texans gave up 114.0 rushing yards per game (11th).

Protecting the ball

  • Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Texans recorded 29 total takeaways last season (5th in the league), while the Rams recorded 20 (T14th).
  • On offense, the Texans recorded 19 total giveaways last season (T11th in the league), while the Rams recorded 14 (T4th).

First to Score

The Texans are +100 to score first, while the Rams are -130.

  • The Texans scored first in 12 of their 19 games last season.
  • The Rams scored first in six of their 19 games last season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Texans are +105 to record the first touchdown, while the Rams are -130.

  • The Texans recorded the first touchdown in 11 of their 19 games last season.
  • The Rams recorded the first touchdown in six of their 17 games last season.

First Scoring Play

    Play Frequency Odds
    Houston Touchdown6 / 19
    Houston Field Goal6 / 19
    Houston Safety0 / 19
    LA Rams Touchdown3 / 17
    LA Rams Field Goal3 / 17
    LA Rams Safety0 / 17

Which team will get a quick start?

The Texans are +110 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Rams are -141.

  • The Texans were the first to score 10 points in 13 of their 19 games last season.
  • The Rams were the first to score 10 points in nine of their 17 games last season.

First Quarter Moneyline

  • The Texans had a 7-9-3 first quarter W/L/T record last season, while the Rams held a record of 4-11-4.

Last Time They Met

The Rams recorded a 38-22 victory over the Texans at NRG Stadium when these teams last met in Week 8, 2021. The Rams have now won three straight against the Texans.