NFL Prop Bets: Houston Texans vs Denver Broncos - Week 9

The Denver Broncos (6-2) face the Houston Texans (3-4) at NRG Stadium for Week 9. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Texans are favored to win at -125, currently marked as 1.5-point favorites, while the Broncos are at +105.

The total points line is set at 40.0, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 21-19 Houston.

The Broncos (-108) have a 3-5-0 ATS record this season, while the Texans (-113) hold a record of 3-4-0.

Points on the board

The Broncos are averaging 25.9 points per game this season (10th in the league). Comparatively, the Texans are averaging 21.9 (T19th).
Defensively, the Broncos are giving up 18.9 points per game this season (5th in the league), while the Texans are giving up an average of 14.7 points (1st).

Moving the chains

With an average of 356.9, the Broncos rank 9th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Texans rank 17th with 328.7 yards per game.
In terms of yards allowed, the Broncos are giving up 281.4 per game this season (5th in the league), while the Texans are giving up an average of 266.9 (1st).

Ascendency in the air

The Broncos have recorded 219.1 passing yards per game this season (14th in the league). Comparatively, the Texans' defense has given up 178.4 passing yards per game (4th).
Meanwhile, the Texans have recorded 215.3 passing yards per game this season (16th in the league), meaning the Broncos should look upon this matchup favorably given they've conceded 186.3 passing yards per game (7th).

Advantage on the ground

Looking at the ground game, the Broncos have recorded an impressive 137.8 rushing yards per game this season (T3rd in the league). However, the Texans have been equally strong at stuffing the run, allowing just 88.4 yards per game (5th).
On the other hand, the Texans have recorded 113.4 rushing yards per game this season (17th in the league), while the Broncos are giving up 95.1 rushing yards per game (10th).

Protecting the ball

Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Broncos have recorded 7 total takeaways this season (T20th in the league), failing to perform to the same level as the Texans, who have recorded 11 (T5th).
On offense, the Broncos have recorded 8 total giveaways this season (T14th in the league), while the Texans have recorded 7 (T11th).

First to Score

The Broncos have scored first in one of their eight games this season.
The Texans have scored first in five of their seven games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Broncos have recorded the first touchdown in five of their eight games this season.
The Texans have recorded the first touchdown in four of their seven games this season.

First Scoring Play

Play	Frequency	Odds
Denver Touchdown	0 / 8
Denver Field Goal	1 / 8
Denver Safety	0 / 8
Houston Touchdown	2 / 7
Houston Field Goal	3 / 7
Houston Safety	0 / 7

Which team will get a quick start?

The Broncos have been the first to score 10 points in four of their eight games this season.
The Texans have also been the first to score 10 points in four of their seven games.