Houston made it 10 straight wins last week but can they make it 11 on the trot when they meet the Pats in Foxborough this Monday? Here are my NFL betting tips for this playoff game!
Houston Texans (12-5) at New England Patriots (14-3)
The Texans were far too strong for the Steelers last week in the 30-6 victory. Their defence has been a key strength all season and they showed up in the playoffs. They didn't allow a TD for the entire game and produced a second half shut-out. While on offence, Christian Kirk went into beast mode with 144 yards and a score. With Nico Collins struggling with a concussion, they'll need to reconnect against the Patriots.
The Patriots ended their playoff drought with an equally impressive defensive performance against the Chargers. Like the Texans, the Pats didn't concede a TD and conceded 0 points in the second half. Pats QB Drake Maye had a solid playoff debut. He actually led the team in rushing, the highlight being a 37 yard run. But would like to clean up the turnovers (2) and sacks (5).
Leg #1 - Under 43.5
The Under looks to be a great bet between two teams that love to play defence. Last week, both sides didn't concede a point in the 2nd half, so I'll be expecting a grinding playoff matchup. The Under has also saluted in all of the last 5 games when the Texans are playing on the road.
Leg #2 - Houston Texans +6.5
The Texans to cover looks like a good bet as well. They've now won 10 straight games and come to New England as the hottest team in the NFL. They also have a solid record against the Pats, covering in 5 of the last 6 meetings. This should be a close game, probably decided by a field goal.
Leg #3 - Rhamondre Stevenson 35+ Rushing Yards
Stevenson rushed for 53 yards last week in a playoff game and has gone over 35+ rushing yards in 6 straight games.
Same Game Multi
Under 43.5 / Houston Texans +6.5 / Rhamondre Stevenson 35+ Rushing Yards = $5.00
Value Leg - Hunter Henry Anytime Touchdown Scorer
Henry looks excellent value to get into the endzone again. He caught an impressive throw by Maye last week for a TD. In his last 4 games, he's caught a TD pass in 3 of them.
