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Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans Face Off in Crucial AFC South Showdown

Game time: December 17, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET

Venue: Nissan Stadium — Nashville, TN

Article updated Dec 8, 1:35 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Houston Texans, currently holding a 7-6 record, will go head to head with the Tennessee Titans, with a 5-8 record, in an important AFC South Division matchup. This will

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The Houston Texans, currently holding a 7-6 record, will go head to head with the Tennessee Titans, with a 5-8 record, in an important AFC South Division matchup. This will be the first game between the two teams this season, but they will face each other twice more in the next three weeks. The Texans come into this game on a high note after a surprising loss to the Jets last week, while the Titans are full of momentum after their stunning 14-point comeback win against the Dolphins on Monday night. Kick off for the game between the two teams is 1:05 PM EST, with the Texans being the favored opening at -4 and a current line of Tennessee -3.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Texans +143 | Titans -166

Spread: Texans +3 (-110) | Titans -3 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 37 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 59%.

Houston Texans

In their most recent game, the Texans suffered a 30-6 loss to the Jets in challenging conditions. Rookies quarterback C.J. Stroud was injured and left the game in the fourth quarter to suffer with concussion symptoms. He had previously struggled, completing 10-23 passes for 91 yards. Backup Davis Mills finished the game for the Texans. Stroud is questionable for the upcoming game if he is permitted to play, and there are several additional key injuries on the team. With the losses of tight end Dalton Schultz and wide receiver Tank Dell for the season, Houston is looking to regain their form and secure a postseason spot.

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Tennessee Titans Analysis

The Titans have seen marked improvement over the past few weeks, as they rank 11th in total offense and 14th in total defense in the last three weeks. They have shown to be strong in the red zone, with a rank of 4th in the league. Key injuries include CB A. Kendall, OL D. Brunskill, G A.Brewer, DL D.Autry, TE K.Rader, WR K.Phillips and LB J. Gibbens. Tennessee Titans come into this matchup on a high following a thrilling 28-27 comeback win over the Miami Dolphins. The Titans are 5-8 overall, but have been showing vast improvement in their performances recently, ranking 11th in total offense and 14th in total defense in the last three weeks, with a 4th ranking in the red zone. Additionally, they rank #25 in offense, averaging 17.75 points per game, and #16 in defense, giving up an average of 21.25 points per game. Key injuries to note include CB A. Kendall, OL D. Brunskill, G A.Brewer, DL D.Autry, TE K.Rader, WR K.Phillips and LB J. Gibbens, who are all questionable.

Texans and Titans Prepare to Face off Despite Injury Uncertainties and Stakes High for both Teams

The Texans have decided to enter the matchup with the Titans despite uncertainty at quarterback. Offensively, they have been struggling recently, ranking in the bottom ten in both passing and rushing in the NFL over the last three weeks. However, the Titans' offense has shown improvement, with Levis at the helm and rank 14th in the NFL for passing. Both teams are hoping for a win- the Titans are 0-3 in AFC South matchups this season and the Texans are 1-2. As of Friday, it is still unknown if Stroud will be able to play, while the star wide receiver Dell is lost for the season and two starting receivers are questionable. Despite this, the Titans are favored by three points.

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SportsJaw Texans vs Titans archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Texans vs Titans matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Houston Texans-192 → +145Moved
  • Moneyline · Tennessee Titans+160 → -170Moved
  • Spread · Houston Texans-4 (-110) → +3 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Tennessee Titans+4 (-110) → -3 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over42.5 (-110) → 38 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under42.5 (-110) → 38 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Houston Texans
7-6 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Tennessee Titans
5-8 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-12-08T06:35:48.429Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

In their most recent game, the Texans suffered a 30-6 loss to the Jets in challenging conditions. Rookies quarterback C.J. Stroud was injured and left the game in the fourth quarter to suffer with concussion symptoms. He had previously struggled, completing 10-23 passes for 91 yards. Backup Davis Mills finished the game for the Texans. Stroud is questionable for the upcoming game if he is permitted to play, and there are several additional key injuries on the team. With the losses of tight end Dalton Schultz and wide receiver Tank Dell for the season, Houston is looking to regain their form and secure a postseason spot.

The Titans have seen marked improvement over the past few weeks, as they rank 11th in total offense and 14th in total defense in the last three weeks. They have shown to be strong in the red zone, with a rank of 4th in the league. Key injuries include CB A. Kendall, OL D. Brunskill, G A.Brewer, DL D.Autry, TE K.Rader, WR K.Phillips and LB J. Gibbens. Tennessee Titans come into this matchup on a high following a thrilling 28-27 comeback win over the Miami Dolphins. The Titans are 5-8 overall, but have been showing vast improvement in their performances recently, ranking 11th in total offense and 14th in total defense in the last three weeks, with a 4th ranking in the red zone. Additionally, they rank #25 in offense, averaging 17.75 points per game, and #16 in defense, giving up an average of 21.25 points per game. Key injuries to note include CB A. Kendall, OL D. Brunskill, G A.Brewer, DL D.Autry, TE K.Rader, WR K.Phillips and LB J. Gibbens, who are all questionable.

The Texans have decided to enter the matchup with the Titans despite uncertainty at quarterback. Offensively, they have been struggling recently, ranking in the bottom ten in both passing and rushing in the NFL over the last three weeks. However, the Titans' offense has shown improvement, with Levis at the helm and rank 14th in the NFL for passing. Both teams are hoping for a win- the Titans are 0-3 in AFC South matchups this season and the Texans are 1-2. As of Friday, it is still unknown if Stroud will be able to play, while the star wide receiver Dell is lost for the season and two starting receivers are questionable. Despite this, the Titans are favored by three points.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2022-12-24Houston Texans 19 · Tennessee Titans 14
  • 2022-10-30Tennessee Titans 17 · Houston Texans 10
  • 2022-01-09Tennessee Titans 28 · Houston Texans 25
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Houston Texans defeated Tennessee Titans 19-16

Houston Texans defeated Tennessee Titans 19-16 on December 17, 2023, a 3-point decision in the series. Houston Texans' strongest period was the 3rd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 6-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Houston Texans +3 (-110) spread, Houston Texans covered, while the 35 combined points finished under the recorded total of 38.

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  • MauriceJonesSpread · Houston Texans +3.5 (-110)Win
  • CovergirlSpread · Houston Texans +3.5 (-110)Win
  • BrycetTotal · Under 37 (-110)Win
  • Steve512Spread · Tennessee Titans -3.5 (-110)Loss
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  • Fisher49Total · Under 37 (-110)Win
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  • CovergirlTotal · Over 37 (-110)Loss
  • Joem81Spread · Houston Texans +3.5 (-110)Win
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  • 1735203231Spread · Tennessee Titans -3 (-110)
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  • MoneymouthTotal · Over 37 (-110)Loss
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  • BadmanSpread · Tennessee Titans -3 (-110)Loss
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  • CoolioSpread · Houston Texans +3 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 38 (-110)Loss
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  • OddssharkTotal · Over 38 (-110)Loss