Who's Playing
Houston Texans (home) vs. Tennessee Titans (away)
Current records: Houston 7-3; Tennessee 5-5
What to Know
After two games on the road, Houston is heading back home. They will square off against Tennessee at 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday. Houston have the odds in their favor, so they'll need to guard against complacency.
Houston might be getting used to good results now that the team has seven wins in a row. Last Sunday, they narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Washington 23-21. The team accrued the bulk of their points in the first half (17) and coasted on those for the victory.
As for Tennessee, they have relied on a stalwart defense averaging 16.78 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit last week. They found themselves the reluctant recipients of an unpleasant 10-38 punch to the gut against Indianapolis. Tennessee were in a tough position by the half, with the score already sitting at 3-24.
The last time the two teams met, Houston were close but not close enough as they fell 17-20 to Tennessee. Maybe Houston will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the match and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.
How To Watch
- When: Monday at 8:15 PM ET
- Where: NRG Stadium, Texas
- TV: ESPN
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $66.98
Prediction
The Texans are a solid 3.5 point favorite against the Titans.
This season, Houston are 4-5-1 against the spread. As for Tennessee, they are 6-4-0 against the spread
Bettors have moved against the Texans slightly, as the game opened with the Texans as a 6 point favorite.
Series History
Houston have won 4 out of their last 7 games against Tennessee.
- 2018 - Tennessee Titans 20 vs. Houston Texans 17
- 2017 - Tennessee Titans 24 vs. Houston Texans 13
- 2017 - Houston Texans 57 vs. Tennessee Titans 14
- 2016 - Tennessee Titans 24 vs. Houston Texans 17
- 2016 - Houston Texans 27 vs. Tennessee Titans 20
- 2015 - Tennessee Titans 6 vs. Houston Texans 34
- 2015 - Houston Texans 20 vs. Tennessee Titans 6
