- The Chiefs are -3.5 point favorites vs the Texans
- Total (Over/Under): 42 points
- Watch this game on NBC | PEAC | NBCU
The Houston Texans (7-5-0) visit GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium to take on the Kansas City Chiefs (6-6-0) on Dec. 7. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20pm EST in Kansas City, MO.
The Chiefs are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-102).
The Texans vs. Chiefs Over/Under is 42 total points for the game.
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Texans vs. Chiefs Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Texans | +3.5 -118 | 42 -110 | 145 |
| Chiefs | -3.5 -102 | 42 -110 | -175 |
Texans vs. Chiefs Prediction
The winning team model predicts the Chiefs will win this game with 61.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
Texans vs Chiefs Spread Prediction
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Texans will cover the spread with 59.4% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Texans players this game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Texans Player Prop Bets Today
- Ka’imi Fairbairn has hit the Field Goals Over in 13 of his last 15 games (+10.15 Units / 45% ROI)
- Xavier Hutchinson has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 12 of his last 14 games (+9.75 Units / 60% ROI)
- Xavier Hutchinson has hit the Receptions Over in 11 of his last 13 games (+9.50 Units / 56% ROI)
- Dalton Schultz has hit the Receptions Over in his last 8 away games (+8.50 Units / 87% ROI)
- Woody Marks has hit the Carries Over in 8 of his last 9 games (+7.15 Units / 67% ROI)
And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Chiefs players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Chiefs Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Kareem Hunt has hit the Receptions Under in 14 of his last 18 games (+9.05 Units / 36% ROI)
- Xavier Worthy has hit the Receptions Over in 12 of his last 17 games (+6.90 Units / 34% ROI)
- Kareem Hunt has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 13 of his last 19 games (+6.15 Units / 28% ROI)
- Brashard Smith has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 6 games (+6.05 Units / 92% ROI)
- Marquise Brown has hit the Receptions Under in 7 of his last 8 games at home (+6.00 Units / 57% ROI)
Texans Best Bets:
- The Houston Texans have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 18 games (+6.45 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Houston Texans have covered the 4Q Spread in 12 of their last 18 games (+5.50 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Houston Texans have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 21 games (+4.15 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Houston Texans have covered the 2H Spread in 11 of their last 18 games (+3.53 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Houston Texans have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 away games (+2.35 Units / 21% ROI)
Chiefs Best Bets:
- The Kansas City Chiefs have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 20 games (+10.60 Units / 36% ROI)
- The Kansas City Chiefs have covered the 4Q Spread in 15 of their last 20 games (+9.60 Units / 43% ROI)
- The Kansas City Chiefs have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 10 games at home (+8.00 Units / 43% ROI)
- The Kansas City Chiefs have hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+7.20 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Kansas City Chiefs have covered the 2Q Spread in 8 of their last 10 games at home (+5.85 Units / 51% ROI)
Texans Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL season, the Texans are 6-6 (-0.65 Units / -4.91% ROI).
- Texans are 7-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.55 Units / 13.97% ROI
- Texans are 3-8 when betting the Over for -5.8 Units / -43.94% ROI
- Texans are 8-3 when betting the Under for +4.7 Units / ROI
Chiefs Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL season, the Chiefs are 5-7 (-2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI).
- Chiefs are 6-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.7 Units / -11.84% ROI
- Chiefs are 4-8 when betting the Over for -4.8 Units / -36.36% ROI
- Chiefs are 8-4 when betting the Under for +3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI
Houston Texans: Keys to the Game vs. the Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs defense allowed an average of 1.7 yards after contact per carry (314 carries) to RBs last season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: 2.1.
The Chiefs defense allowed 93.7 yards from scrimmage per game to RBs last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 126.8.
The Chiefs defense allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 3 of 83 attempts (4%) on 3rd and long last season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 10%.
The Chiefs defense allowed -0.60 epa per play with tight coverage last season — T-3rd-best in NFL; League Avg: -0.43.
Kansas City Chiefs: Keys to the Game vs. the Houston Texans
The Texans ran successful plays on 34% of rush attempts last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 43%.
The Texans ran successful plays on 37% of plays last season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 43%.
The Texans averaged 7.8 drives per TD in the 2nd half last season — worst Drives Per TD rate in NFL; League Avg: 4.4.
The Texans ran successful plays on 32% of rush attempts in the 1st half last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 44%.
Additional Matchup Notes for Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs
The Texans ran successful plays on 34% of rush attempts last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 43%.
The Texans ran successful plays on 37% of plays last season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 43%.
The Texans averaged 7.8 drives per TD in the 2nd half last season — worst Drives Per TD rate in NFL; League Avg: 4.4.
The Texans ran successful plays on 32% of rush attempts in the 1st half last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 44%.
The Chiefs defense allowed an average of 1.7 yards after contact per carry (314 carries) to RBs last season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: 2.1.
The Chiefs defense allowed 93.7 yards from scrimmage per game to RBs last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 126.8.
The Chiefs defense allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 3 of 83 attempts (4%) on 3rd and long last season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 10%.
The Chiefs defense allowed -0.60 epa per play with tight coverage last season — T-3rd-best in NFL; League Avg: -0.43.
Houston Texans Offense: Important Stats
The Chiefs defense allowed an average of 1.7 yards after contact per carry (314 carries) to RBs last season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: 2.1.
The Chiefs defense allowed 93.7 yards from scrimmage per game to RBs last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 126.8.
The Chiefs defense allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 3 of 83 attempts (4%) on 3rd and long last season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 10%.
The Chiefs defense allowed -0.60 epa per play with tight coverage last season — T-3rd-best in NFL; League Avg: -0.43.
Kansas City Chiefs Offense: Important Stats
The Texans ran successful plays on 34% of rush attempts last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 43%.
The Texans ran successful plays on 37% of plays last season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 43%.
The Texans averaged 7.8 drives per TD in the 2nd half last season — worst Drives Per TD rate in NFL; League Avg: 4.4.
The Texans ran successful plays on 32% of rush attempts in the 1st half last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 44%.
Houston Texans Defense: Important Stats
The Chiefs defense allowed an average of 1.7 yards after contact per carry (314 carries) to RBs last season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: 2.1.
The Chiefs defense allowed 93.7 yards from scrimmage per game to RBs last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 126.8.
The Chiefs defense allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 3 of 83 attempts (4%) on 3rd and long last season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 10%.
The Chiefs defense allowed -0.60 epa per play with tight coverage last season — T-3rd-best in NFL; League Avg: -0.43.
Kansas City Chiefs Defense: Important Stats
The Texans ran successful plays on 34% of rush attempts last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 43%.
The Texans ran successful plays on 37% of plays last season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 43%.
The Texans averaged 7.8 drives per TD in the 2nd half last season — worst Drives Per TD rate in NFL; League Avg: 4.4.
The Texans ran successful plays on 32% of rush attempts in the 1st half last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 44%.
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