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In the final game of last season, the Indianapolis Colts' (4-11-1) playoff hopes were dashed with a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. This year, the stakes will not be as high in their season-finale when they host the Houston Texans (2-13-1) on CBS and Paramount+. Indianapolis' aspirations for this year have been reduced to evaluating which players will be on the team next season, but the Colts are also 9-2-1 against Houston since 2017. You can see what happens when you stream the game in select markets on Paramount+, which you can try free for seven days.

Kickoff from Lucas Oil Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET. Indianapolis is favored by 2.5 points in the latest Colts vs. Texans odds from Caesars Sportsbook, and the over/under is 37.5. Sunday's matchup can be seen live on CBS in select markets and streamed live on Paramount+ with their must-have Premium plan, which you can try free for seven days.

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How to watch Texans vs. Colts

  • Texans vs. Colts date: Sunday, Jan. 8
  • Texans vs. Colts time: 1 p.m. ET
  • Texans vs. Colts TV channel: CBS 
  • Texans vs. Colts streaming: Paramount+ (get it free for seven days)

Week 18 NFL picks for Colts vs. Texans

Before tuning into Sunday's Texans vs. Colts game, you need to see the NFL picks from SportsLine's advanced computer model. The model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, is up well over $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. The model enters Week 18 of the 2022 NFL season on an incredible 160-113 run on top-rated NFL picks that dates back to the 2017 season. It is also on a 14-6 roll on top-rated NFL picks since Week 7 of this season.

The model also ranked in the top 10 on NFLPickWatch four of the past six years on straight-up NFL picks and beat more than 94% of CBS Sports Football Pick'em players four times during that span. Anyone who has followed it is way up.

For Colts vs. Texans, the model is picking the Colts to cover the spread at home. As the old adage goes: "If you have two quarterbacks, you don't have any," and that's where the Houston Texans are on offense to close out the season. Former third-round QB and second-year starter Davis Mills is the primary option after losing and getting back his job this season. Jeff Driskel has been taking snaps, primarily as a rushing option, on a number of plays over the last few games.

Mills has completed just 55.4% of his passes over the last three weeks, and despite their struggles, the Colts have only allowed the 11th-most passing yards this season. Additionally, the Colts have had an 8.1% pressure rate on opposing passers this season (sixth) and have allowed the second-fewest air yards (1,584). The Texans are also without running back Dameon Pierce and wide receiver Nico Collins, as both are on injured reserve, while wide receiver Brandin Cooks has been quiet over the last two weeks with just eight total receptions for 73 yards and a touchdown. You may be able to stream the game here.

How to watch, live stream the NFL on CBS

Now that you know what to pick, get ready to watch your live local NFL on CBS games on Paramount+ on any device you want. Visit Paramount+ now to stream your live local CBS sporting events, including the NFL, SEC on CBS, and so much more. Don't forget that you can try it free for seven days.