The Indianapolis Colts will take on the Houston Texans in Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season. The game will be played at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, with a retractable roof. It is scheduled for Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM and will be broadcast on CBS.
The Colts come into this game with a season record of 8-8. They have struggled on the road this season with a 2-5 record. The Texans have a strong record of 11-5 and have been solid at home, winning 6 of their 8 home games. This AFC South showdown will be a test for both teams as they wrap up the regular season. The odds favor the Texans with a moneyline of -598 compared to the Colts at +440.
Colts Preview
The Indianapolis Colts have faced a tough stretch recently, losing their last five games. Their most recent game was a 23-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Colts struggled to move the ball, recording only 135 passing yards and 69 rushing yards.
Jonathan Taylor remains a key player for the Colts, having rushed for 1559 yards this season, ranking second in the league. Taylor also scored 18 rushing touchdowns, leading his team. However, the Colts’ passing game has been less effective, partly due to injuries to key players like Daniel Jones.
Defensively, the Colts have allowed opponents to score 427 points, ranking 23rd in the league. Their defense has struggled with consistency, especially in the passing game. With several players on the injured reserve, including key defensive players, the Colts face challenges going into their upcoming games.
Texans Preview
The Houston Texans have been performing well in recent games. They secured a 20-16 win against the Los Angeles Chargers. C.J. Stroud led the charge with 244 passing yards and two touchdowns despite two interceptions.
In their victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, the Texans won 23-21. Stroud completed 23 passes for 187 yards. Dalton Schultz contributed with a touchdown reception in that game.
The Texans showed dominance against the Arizona Cardinals, winning 40-20. C.J. Stroud threw for 260 yards and three touchdowns. Nico Collins was a key player with two touchdowns and 85 receiving yards.
Betting Prediction
The Colts have a strong rushing game, ranked 8th in the league. This can help them keep the game close against the Texans. The Texans’ defense is good, but the Colts’ run game may find success.
The Colts’ defense has been strong in creating turnovers. They rank 4th in interceptions and 5th in fumbles recovered. These takeaways can help the Colts stay within the spread.
The Texans’ offense is ranked 18th in scoring, which is not much better than the Colts. Both teams have similar third down conversion rates. This makes a double-digit spread a good value for the Colts.
- Pick: Colts +10.5 (-113)
