NFL Prop Bets: Houston Texans vs Arizona Cardinals - Week 15

The Arizona Cardinals (3-10) face the Houston Texans (8-5) at NRG Stadium for Week 15. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Texans are favored to win at -560, currently marked as 9.5-point favorites, while the Cardinals are at +410.

The total points line is set at 42.5, with OVER at -106 and UNDER at -115, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 26-16 Houston.

• The Cardinals (-106) have a 6-7-0 ATS record this season, while the Texans (-115) hold a record of 7-6-0.
• The Cardinals have an 8-5-0 O/U record this season (meaning eight games have gone over the total points line and five have gone under). The Texans have a 3-9-1 O/U record.

Points on the board

• The Cardinals are averaging 21.7 points per game this season (21st in the league). Comparatively, the Texans are averaging 21.8 (20th).
• Defensively, the Cardinals are giving up a whopping 26.8 points per game this season (26th in the league), while the Texans are giving up an average of 16.0 points (1st).

Moving the chains

• With an average of 335.5, the Cardinals rank 15th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Texans rank 20th with 322.2 yards per game.
• In terms of yards allowed, the Cardinals are giving up 347.4 per game this season (24th in the league), an inferior number to the Texans, who are giving up an average of 266.3 (1st).

Ascendency in the air

• The Cardinals have recorded 238.7 passing yards per game this season (7th in the league). Comparatively, the Texans' defense has given up 172.0 passing yards per game (3rd).
• Meanwhile, the Texans have recorded 216.5 passing yards per game this season (16th in the league), while the Cardinals' defense has given up 224.3 passing yards per game (20th).

Advantage on the ground

• Looking at the ground game, the Cardinals have recorded 96.8 rushing yards per game this season (26th in the league). Conversely, the Texans are giving up 94.3 rushing yards per game (5th).
• On the other hand, the Texans have recorded 105.7 rushing yards per game this season (23rd in the league) and although not a majorly inferior ranking, they're still below the Cardinals' position of 19th for opponent rushing yards (conceding 123.1 per game).

Protecting the ball

• Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Cardinals have recorded 17 total takeaways this season (T10th in the league), while the Texans have recorded 22 (4th).
• On offense, the Cardinals have recorded 16 total giveaways this season (16th in the league), while the Texans have taken better care of the ball, recording 10 (T3rd).

First to Score

The Cardinals are +145 to score first, while the Texans are -190.

• The Cardinals have scored first in eight of their 13 games this season.
• The Texans have also scored first in eight of their 13 games.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Cardinals are +200 to record the first touchdown, while the Texans are -235.

• The Cardinals have recorded the first touchdown in five of their 13 games this season.
• The Texans have recorded the first touchdown in six of their 13 games this season.

First Scoring Play

Play	Frequency	Odds
Arizona Touchdown	3 / 13	+435
Arizona Field Goal	5 / 13	+344
Arizona Safety	0 / 13	+6100
Houston Touchdown	2 / 13	+146
Houston Field Goal	6 / 13	+273
Houston Safety	0 / 13	+7200

Which team will get a quick start?

The Cardinals are +247 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Texans are -305.

• The Cardinals have been the first to score 10 points in five of their 13 games this season.
• The Texans have been the first to score 10 points in nine of their 13 games this season.

First Quarter Moneyline

The Texans are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -240, while the Cardinals are +195.

• The Cardinals have a 5-4-4 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Texans hold a record of 8-5-0.

Last Time They Met

The Texans recorded a 21-16 victory over the Cardinals at NRG Stadium when these teams last met in Week 11, 2023. The Texans have now won three straight at NRG Stadium against the Cardinals.