2023 Broncos vs Texans Odds and Betting Analysis for this Week 13 Matchup

The upcoming matchup between the Denver Broncos and Houston Texans in Week 13 of the National Football League promises to be a significant game. Currently riding a five-game winning streak, the Denver Broncos are on fire and have climbed to the 2nd position in the AFC West with a 6-5 record for the season. Last week, they secured a victory at home against Cleveland. 

On the other hand, the Houston Texans, also standing at 6-5, are looking to bounce back after a recent loss to Jacksonville at home. The Houston Texans are favorites in this game at home. Houston is -3.5, while sitting at -185 on the moneyline. If you like the Broncos on the moneyline, you can get them at +160. The total for this affair is set at 47.5 points.

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Denver Broncos vs Houston Texans | NFL Week 13
ATS Odds: Texans -3.5
Money line Odds: Denver Broncos Line: +160 / Houston Texans Line: -185
Over/Under Odds: 47.5

Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 at 1:00 pm ET | CBS
NRG Stadium, Houston, TX

Payton’s First Season in Denver

Sean Payton and Russell Wilson have successfully orchestrated a turnaround for the Denver Broncos, bringing them back into playoff contention. Despite a rocky start with three consecutive losses to the Raiders, Commanders, and Dolphins, Denver’s defense has tightened up during their winning streak, allowing just over 16 points per game. 

Offensively, the Broncos have moved up to the 13th spot in the NFL for points scored, averaging 22.4 per game. Russell Wilson has nearly reached 2,200 passing yards, connecting frequently with Courtland Sutton, who leads the team with 560 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns. Jerry Jeudy is next in the passing game for Denver. He has 37 receptions for 440 yards and a touchdown on the season.

The run game for the Broncos is anchored by Javonte Williams. The lead running back has carried the ball 140 times in 10 games, and has 538 yards, but has yet to score a rushing touchdown. The Broncos have just three rushing touchdowns on the season.

Defensive Side of the Ball

As we mentioned earlier, the defense for the Broncos continues to get better. This is the same team that allowed 70 points to Miami earlier this season. Nik Bonitto leads the team in sacks, with 7. The team has 23 on the season. The Broncos also have caused 10 interceptions, and forced 12 fumbles that they have recovered. Denver has one defensive touchdown, which was Jonathan Cooper’s fumble return.

Broncos Remaining Schedule

Looking ahead, the Broncos face three consecutive road games, with matchups against the Chargers and the Lions before finishing the season with home games against the Patriots and the Chargers, followed by a trip to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders.

Texans Showing Signs of Life

The Houston Texans, despite being a topic of discussion, might still be a year away from their full potential. Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud is making a case for the league’s Most Valuable Player, accumulating over 3,200 passing yards and 19 touchdowns.  The rookie from Ohio State has continued to show poise, and his accuracy looks great. He is completing 63.7% of his passes this season, and has just five interceptions in 11 games.

Nico Collins leads the team with 50 receptions and 800 receiving yards. Tank Dell is also having a sensational rookie season. Dell has 47 receptions, for 709 yards and 7 touchdowns on the season. Tight end Dalton Schultz is next with five touchdowns on the season.

The Texans boast the second-best passing offense in the NFL, averaging 276.2 yards per game. However, their running game ranks 24th, with less than 100 yards per game. Devin Singletary and Dameon Pierce are the top running back options, and have just three combined rushing touchdowns. Stroud has 3 on the ground as well for Houston. Overall, Houston scores an average of 23.5 points per game while allowing opponents 21.1.

Defense Improving in Houston

On the season, Houston’s defense has 24 sacks. 7 of them have come from defensive end Jonathan Greenard. Next for the Texans is defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins, who has four. The Texans defense has caused 8 interceptions on the season, with Steven Nelson leading the way with three. Houston also has caused 7 lost fumbles on the season. The Texans defense does not have a touchdown this season.

What’s next for Houston?

As the Houston Texans push forwards, in an effort to reach the postseason, they will face the following schedule:

After this, the Texans are on the road for back to back games. The Texans will visit New York to take on the Jets, and then head to Nashville to take on the Titans. After that, the Texans are at home against the Browns on Christmas Eve and Titans on New Years Eve. The final game for Houston is January 7th at Indianapolis.

Broncos vs Texans Betting Pick | Texans Top Broncos at Home

The impending clash between the Broncos and Texans promises an exciting game in the NFL. 

Both teams are hungry for success, with the Broncos in top form and the Texans eager to recover from their previous week’s loss. The duel between rookie C.J. Stroud and veteran Russell Wilson adds to the intrigue. Ultimately, the Broncos appear to have a better balance with the ability to run the football and a stronger defensive performance at the moment. 

Our prediction is that the Houston Texans take care of the ball, pass like crazy and keep the Broncos offense frustrated all game. The final bet for this game is the Houston Texans -3.5 over the Denver Broncos. The win puts the Texans in a better spot for the postseason, while the Broncos got a little under the eightball with the loss.

2023 NFL TNF Pick: ATS Houston Texans -3.5 | Bet Broncos vs Texans
MyBookie Betting Lines for the Game

Denver Broncos Team

6-5 | 2-2 Away

Houston Texans Team

6-5 | 4-2 Home

2023 NFL Standings up to Week 13

Denver Broncos vs Houston Texans Betting Trends

• Denver are 3-13 SU in their last 16 games on the road.
• Denver are 5-13 SU in their last 18 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference conference.
• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver’s last 5 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference South division.
• Denver are 13-2 ATS in their last 15 games played in week 13.
• The total has gone OVER in 10 of Denver’s last 14 games played on a Sunday.
• The total has gone OVER in 7 of Houston’s last 8 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference West division.
• Houston are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games played in December.
• Houston are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games played in week 13.
• Houston are 7-13 SU in their last 20 games played on a Sunday.
• Houston are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing as the favourite.

The following NFL betting lines are based on MyBookie Sportsbook.

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