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These crucial Texans advantages could tilt fates in epic do-or-die Colts showdown
Jan 3, 2024, 6:33 pm
These crucial Texans ADVANTAGES could tilt fates in EPIC do-or-die Colts showdown | Texans on Tap 32
The regular season is coming to an end for the Houston Texans as they play their final game against the Colts this Saturday night with an opportunity to make the playoffs.
Vegas expects this to be a close game, with the Texans now favored by a point on the road against Indy. The line opened with the Colts favored by a 1.5 points.
Injuries will be a big factor in this matchup, the Colts have some issues on their o-line with center Ryan Kelly out of practice, and guard Quenton Nelson limited.
It could be tough for the Texans to take advantage of the situation, as all four starting defensive linemen have yet to practice this week for Houston.
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In the passing game, the Texans could have some success with running back Devin Singletary and wide receiver Nico Collins. The Colts surrendered 6 catches to Raiders running backs last week, and 7 catches to Falcons RB Bijan Robinson two weeks ago.
Raiders receiver Davante Adams caught 13 balls for 126 yards and 2 TDs against Indy last week, so Collins could have a big day.
While these teams are very different from when they faced off in week 2, there are some things to keep in mind from the first time they played.
The Texans can't afford to fall behind like they did against the Colts in September. If the defense allows 28 points again in the first half, it's going to be a long day for Houston. The Texans only score 22 points per game on average.
But on the positive side of things, the Colts allow the 6th most points per game (24.5) in the league.
So who comes out on top? Check out the video above for an early preview of the game and our predictions!
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Oswald Peraza hit a two-run single in the ninth inning to help the Los Angeles Angels snap a three-game losing skid by beating the Houston Astros 4-1 on Saturday night.
Peraza entered the game as a defensive replacement in the seventh inning and hit a bases-loaded fly ball to deep right field that eluded the outstretched glove of Cam Smith. It was the fourth straight hit off Astros closer Bryan Abreu (3-4), who had not allowed a run in his previous 12 appearances.
The Angels third run of the ninth inning scored when Mike Trout walked with the bases loaded.
Kyle Hendricks allowed one run while scattering seven hits over six innings. He held the Astros to 1 for 8 with runners in scoring position, the one hit coming on Jesús Sánchez’s third-inning infield single that scored Jeremy Peña.
Reid Detmers worked around a leadoff walk to keep the Astros scoreless in the seventh, and José Fermin (3-2) retired the side in order in the eighth before Kenley Jansen worked a scoreless ninth to earn his 24th save.
Houston’s Spencer Arrighetti struck out a season-high eight batters over 6 1/3 innings. The only hit he allowed was Zach Neto’s third-inning solo home run.
Yordan Alvarez had two hits for the Astros, who remained three games ahead of Seattle for first place in the AL West.
Key moment
Peraza’s two-run single to deep right field that broke a 1-1 tie in the ninth.
Key Stat
Opponents were 5 for 44 against Abreu in August before he allowed four straight hits in the ninth.
Up next
Astros RHP Hunter Brown (10-6, 2.37 ERA) faces RHP José Soriano (9-9, 3.85) when the series continues Sunday.