Texans Saints Betting – Texans Not Quite Good Enough To Beat Saints
The Houston Texans are taking full advantage of the struggling Indianapolis Colts by darting off to a 2-0 start and taking command of the AFC South. But the New Orleans Saints are finding their groove and may be too much in the Superdome for the Texans to handle.
NFL Betting: Houston Texans @ New Orleans Saints
Online Betting Odds: Saints -4
Why Bet On The Texans
There are a lot of good reasons to bet on the Houston Texans in this game. The Houston running game is one of the best in the NFL as second-year runner Ben Tate has started off the season with two consecutive 100-yard rushing games. The NFL betting lines in Houston are still dominated by the tandem of quarterback Matt Schaub to wide receiver Andre Johnson. Johnson already has 188 receiving yards and two touchdowns this season. This offense can only get better when running back Arian Foster is ready to play again.But the Texans defense has not faced an offense like the Saints yet. All of the changes made by new Texans’ defensive coordinator Wade Philips have made it a better defensive team, but it is not a cohesive unit yet. The Saints have a good running game and a very potent passing game lead by quarterback Drew Brees. If the Texans’ defense had a few chances to face a potent offense before this game, then it would be a different story. But this first time is going to be rough for Houston.
Why Bet On The Saints
Saints quarterback Drew Brees continues to prove that he is worth every penny he gets paid. He is the undisputed leader of the team, he knows his offense inside and out and he can deliver points when the team needs it. Rookie running back Mark Ingram is proving to be a very good pick up for New Orleans, and Brees is spreading the ball out to just about every receiver he has.The Saints’ defense is the suspect part of the team. The Texans pose quite a problem for the Saints because the Texans can beat you in the air or on the ground. There are a lot of ifs in this game that change the betting complexion. If Arian Foster was playing then this game would be a lot harder to call. If linebacker Jonathan Casillas and safety Roman Harper were healthy, then the Saints defense would be in better shape. But the Saints have just enough up front to disrupt the Texans’ offense and keep Schaub and company off the field.
How The Game Will Play Out
This will be a shoot-out and will probably eclipse the over/under by halftime. These two offenses are very potent and the defenses are suspect. In the end, it will be Drew Brees that makes the difference in the game and pulls the Saints up to 2-1 while stopping Houston’s attempt for its first 3-0 start in team history.Texans Saints Sportsbook Promo Pick: Saints
