Houston Texans vs . Jacksonville Jaguars Game Preview - Week 4, on September 29, 2024

The Houston Texans (2-1) host the struggling Jacksonville Jaguars (0-3) on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at NRG Stadium in an AFC South divisional matchup. The Jaguars are looking to snap a three-game losing streak to start the season.

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Key Game Info

- Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET 

- TV Channel: CBS

- Location: Houston, Texas

- Stadium: NRG Stadium

- Spread: Texans -6.5 (-102), Jaguars +6.5 (-120) 

- Moneyline: Texans (-275), Jaguars (+220)

- Over/Under: 45.5 points (-105 over, -115 under)

Texans Outlook

The Texans have yet to cover the spread this season, going 0-3 ATS. They are 0-1 ATS when favored by 6.5 points or more. Rookie QB C.J. Stroud has thrown for 709 yards (236.3 per game), 4 TDs, and 1 INT so far. His prop bets for this game include over/under 270.5 passing yards (-114) and 1.5 passing TDs (-174).

The Texans have several key injuries, including S Jimmie Ward (groin), TE Dalton Schultz (ankle), and RB Dameon Pierce (hamstring).

Jaguars Outlook

The Jaguars have covered the spread once in three games this season. QB Trevor Lawrence has thrown for 560 yards (186.7 per game), 2 TDs, and 3 INTs. His prop bets include over/under of 226.5 passing yards (-114) and 1.5 passing TDs (+148).

The Jaguars have nine players listed on their injury report, including CB Jarrian Jones (shoulder), LB Foyesade Oluokun (foot), and TE Evan Engram (hamstring).

Head-to-Head History

In their last five meetings, the Texans have won three games against the Jaguars. Over those five games, Houston has scored 104 points compared to 94 for Jacksonville.

Prediction

The Texans are favored by 6.5 points at home against the winless Jaguars. With both teams struggling to cover the spread this season, this could be a close game. The under 45.5 points seems like the safest bet, as the Jaguars have the worst-scoring offense in the league.