Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans odds, spread & prediction
Indianapolis Colts2-6
Houston Texans2-5Two struggling AFC South teams meet on Thursday night, with Houston hosting Indianapolis at Reliant Stadium in a rematch of a game the Colts already won earlier this season.
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The market favors the Houston Texans at -809 on the moneyline, a 69% implied chance to win, and -1.5 on the spread.
BettorEdge community odds as of Nov 6. This is what bettors are pricing, not a pick, and it moves as money comes in.
At a glance
- Houston is the home favorite; the Colts are +150 underdogs per the fair price in the markets
- Indianapolis is 2-6, Houston is 2-5, with the Colts holding the season-series edge at 1-0
- The Colts beat Houston 19-17 earlier this year, but come in on a four-game losing streak
Lines at a glance
Where this game is priced right now. Every number is peer to peer, set by bettors rather than a sportsbook.
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The Matchup: Two Losing Records, One Prior Meeting
Indianapolis is 2-6, scoring 20.1 points per game and allowing 27.8. Houston is 2-5, scoring 23.6 and allowing 24.3. The Colts are 0-4 away from home this season. Houston is 0-4 at Reliant Stadium. The first meeting went to Indianapolis, 19-17, on the road for Houston. Against common opponents Tennessee and Jacksonville, the Colts went 0-2 while Houston went 2-0, which is the sharpest like-for-like split in this data.
The Form: Streaks and Road Woes
The Colts have dropped four straight, including a 7-42 loss at Jacksonville in their most recent game. Houston snapped a brief losing run with back-to-back wins over Tennessee and Jacksonville before falling to the Giants most recently. Both teams have struggled at home, but the Colts are the ones carrying the season-series edge into this one.
How to play it
The Colts already beat Houston once this year and have a genuine claim as the better team by some of this data, but they are 0-4 on the road and coming off a blowout loss. If you think Indianapolis covers or wins outright, BettorEdge is where you post your price and get it matched peer-to-peer. The fair price in the markets is +150 on the Colts. Set your number, skip the vig, and let the community meet you there.
Season so far
Every result for both teams, with points per game for and against.
Home 1-2. Road 0-4. Current streak: L4.
- vs Baltimore RavensL 23-41
- at Kansas City ChiefsL 30-33
- vs Houston TexansW 19-17
- vs Washington CommandersW 30-13
- at Pittsburgh SteelersL 22-34
- vs Tennessee TitansL 20-26
- at Minnesota VikingsL 10-16
- at Jacksonville JaguarsL 7-42
Home 0-4. Road 1-1. Current streak: L1.
- vs Buffalo BillsL 31-36
- vs Cincinnati BengalsL 6-20
- at Indianapolis ColtsL 17-19
- vs Dallas CowboysL 30-34
- at Tennessee TitansW 26-3
- vs Jacksonville JaguarsW 34-31
- vs New York GiantsL 21-27
Common opponents
Teams both sides have already played this season.
- Tennessee TitansIND: L 20-26HOU: W 26-3
- Jacksonville JaguarsIND: L 7-42HOU: W 34-31
Matchup history
Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans last played on Sunday, Sep 27, 2026, when the Indianapolis Colts won 19–17. Over the last 5 meetings: Houston Texans 4, Indianapolis Colts 1.
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans start?+
Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans kicks off Thursday, Nov 19, 8:15 PM ET at Reliant Stadium. Start times are listed in Eastern; check your own zone if you are watching from elsewhere.
Who is favored in Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?+
The Houston Texans are favored at -809 on the moneyline in prediction markets and -1.5 on the spread. Prices move as money comes in, and on BettorEdge you can set your own number on either side.
What is the spread for Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans?+
The spread is Houston Texans -1.5. Because the market is peer to peer, you can also set your own number and wait for someone to take it.
What are the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans records?+
The Indianapolis Colts are 2-6 and the Houston Texans are 2-5 this regular season. The Indianapolis Colts average 20.1 points a game and allow 27.8; the Houston Texans average 23.6 and allow 24.3.
How have the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans done against each other this season?+
They met once in the regular season. The most recent regular-season meeting was on Sunday, Sep 27, 2026, a 19-17 Indianapolis Colts win.
What is the "community lean" on this game?+
It is the share of real money posted on each team on the BettorEdge peer-to-peer order book. Because every price is backed by another bettor, the open interest is a genuine read on what the community believes.
When do the lines lock?+
Markets lock at kickoff, Thursday, Nov 19, 8:15 PM ET. Prices move as money comes in beforehand, so the community lean and the best number can shift right up until the game starts.
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