NFL Prop Bets: Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans - Week 6

The Houston Texans (1-4) face the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-1) at Wembley Stadium for Week 6. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Jaguars are favored to win at -148, currently marked as 3.0-point favorites, while the Texans are at +124.

The total points line is set at 42.5, with OVER at -118 and UNDER at -102, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 23-20 Jacksonville.

The Texans (-120) have a 1-4-0 ATS record this season, while the Jaguars (+100) hold a record of 3-2-0.
The Texans have a 2-3-0 O/U record this season (meaning two games have gone over the total points line and three have gone under). The Jaguars have a 1-4-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

The Texans are averaging 22.0 points per game this season (T19th in the league). Comparatively, the Jaguars are averaging 24.6 (12th).

Moving the chains

With an average of 340.8, the Texans rank 13th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Jaguars rank 15th with 334.8 yards per game.
In terms of yards allowed, the Texans are giving up 312.4 per game this season (11th in the league), while the Jaguars are giving up an average of 330.0 (18th).

Ascendency in the air

The Texans have recorded 261.8 passing yards per game this season (6th in the league). Comparatively, the Jaguars' defense has given up 266.2 passing yards per game (30th).
Meanwhile, the Jaguars have recorded 220.6 passing yards per game this season (17th in the league), while the Texans' defense has given up 234.0 passing yards per game (23rd).

Advantage on the ground

Looking at the ground game, the Texans have been among the NFL's worst this season, averaging an underwhelming 79.0 rushing yards per game (31st in the league). As such, it could be an enormous struggle in this area against the Jaguars, who are allowing just 63.8 rushing yards per game (1st).
On the other hand, the Jaguars have recorded 114.2 rushing yards per game this season (T14th in the league) and although not terrible, they may still struggle against a Texans defense which ranks 3rd for opponent rushing yards, conceding 78.4 per game.

Protecting the ball

Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Texans have recorded 5 total takeaways this season (T22nd in the league), failing to perform to the same level as the Jaguars, who have recorded 8 (T5th).
On offense, the Texans have recorded 2 total giveaways this season (T2nd in the league), while the Jaguars have recorded 3 (T5th).

First to Score

The Texans have scored first in one of their five games this season.
The Jaguars have scored first in each of their five games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Texans have recorded the first touchdown in three of their five games this season.
The Jaguars have recorded the first touchdown in five of their five games this season.

First Scoring Play

Play	Frequency	Odds
Houston Touchdown	1 / 5
Houston Field Goal	0 / 5
Houston Safety	0 / 5
Jacksonville Touchdown	4 / 5
Jacksonville Field Goal	1 / 5
Jacksonville Safety	0 / 5

Which team will get a quick start?

The Texans have been the first to score 10 points in two of their five games this season.
The Jaguars have been the first to score 10 points in four of their five games this season.