{"id":5938,"date":"2010-07-30T10:04:48","date_gmt":"2010-07-30T15:04:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.madduxsports.com\/blog\/?p=5938"},"modified":"2010-07-30T22:55:59","modified_gmt":"2010-07-31T03:55:59","slug":"2010-11-houston-texans-betting-odds-schedule-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.madduxsports.com\/blog\/2010-11-houston-texans-betting-odds-schedule-analysis-5938\/","title":{"rendered":"2010-11 Houston Texans Betting Odds & Schedule Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Could This Finally Be The Year the Houston Texans Takes The Next Step?<\/figcaption><\/figure>The Houston Texans had the top QB-WR tandem in the NFL statistically last season with Matt Schaub (4,770 yards passing) and Andre Johnson (1,569 yards receiving).\u00a0 Unfortunately, the Texans did not even have a 500-yard rusher on the roster, otherwise they likely would have been a playoff team.\u00a0 With a respectable young defense that keeps getting better, the running game could again hold the key to whether or not Houston makes its first-ever trip to the postseason.<\/p>\n

Odds to win AFC South Division: +350<\/em><\/p>\n

Odds to win the AFC Conference: 15\/1<\/em><\/p>\n

Houston<\/em> Texans Odds to win Super Bowl XLV: 28\/1<\/em><\/p>\n

Regular Season Wins Total Line: 8<\/em><\/p>\n

*all odds quoted from Bodog*<\/em><\/p>\n

Following is a breakdown of this season\u2019s schedule for the Texans:<\/p>\n

Week 1 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, September 12, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0 vs. Indianapolis Colts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Texans were stunned in last year\u2019s season opener by Jets rookie QB Mark Sanchez and now face the other end of the spectrum in All-Pro Peyton Manning.<\/p>\n

Week 2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, September 19, 2010\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 @ Washington Redskins<\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Redskins will be coming off their season opener against divisional rival Dallas while Houston faces the Cowboys the next week.<\/p>\n

Week 3 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, September 26, 2010\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. Dallas Cowboys<\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong>.This likely will be the biggest home game in franchise history for the Texans against their intrastate rivals in a game that really matters after hosting them in the preseason.<\/p>\n

Week 4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, October 3, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 @ Oakland Raiders <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Raiders will be playing the first of two straight home games, with the second one coming against divisional rival San Diego.<\/p>\n

Week 5 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, October 10, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. New York Giants<\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Giants make the first of two trips to Texas in three weeks with a home game against the Lions in between.<\/p>\n

Week 6 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, October 17, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. Kansas City Chiefs <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> Houston looks to head into the bye week on a roll while the Chiefs must play their second consecutive road game after visiting Indianapolis the week before.<\/p>\n

Week 7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 — BYE WEEK —<\/strong><\/p>\n

Week 8 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Monday, November 1, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 @ Indianapolis Colts <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Texans play their first prime-time television game since suffering a 20-17 home loss against Tennessee last year and must find a way to beat the Colts if they want to make the playoffs.<\/p>\n

Week 9 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, November 7, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. San Diego Chargers <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Chargers visit Houston before their bye week and following two straight home games against New England and Tennessee.<\/p>\n

Week 10 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, November 14, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 @ Jacksonville Jaguars <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Texans begin their toughest road stretch of the season, playing three of four and five of seven away from home.<\/p>\n

Week 11 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, November 21, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 @ New York Jets <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> Houston has the perfect opportunity for payback after losing to the Jets in last year\u2019s season opener at home.<\/p>\n

Week 12 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, November 28, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. Tennessee Titans <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis: <\/strong>The Titans visit the Texans before hosting three straight home games, capped by another divisional matchup with Houston.<\/p>\n

Week 13 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thursday, December 2, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0 @ Philadelphia Eagles <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Eagles host Houston before playing consecutive divisional road games against the Cowboys and Giants.<\/p>\n

Week 14 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Monday, December 13, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. Baltimore Ravens <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Texans will have 11 days to prepare for the Ravens, who will be coming off a physical divisional home game against the Steelers.<\/p>\n

Week 15 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, December 19, 2010\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 @ Tennessee Titans <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Titans and Texans split two meetings a year ago with each team winning by a field goal.<\/p>\n

Week 16 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, December 26, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 @ Denver Broncos <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> Denver returns home following three straight road games, but will it be Tim Tebow time at this point of the season?<\/p>\n

Week 17 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, January 2, 2011 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars<\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Texans have a chance to finish the season strong and avenge yet another loss from last year\u2019s four-game skid that knocked them out of the playoff picture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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