These crucial Texans advantages could tilt fates in epic do-or-die Colts showdown

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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.

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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Christian Walker delivers late heroics to push Astros past Rockies

The Astros beat the Rockies, 4-3. Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images.

Christian Walker homered twice, capped by a tiebreaking solo shot in the eighth inning to lift the Houston Astros to a 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday.

The game was tied 3-3 with no outs when Walker sent the first pitch from Luis Peralta (1-2) into left center field. Walker also homered in the first inning to make this the 15th multi-homer game of his career.

Jose Altuve also homered for the Astros, who won a second straight after dropping the series opener.

The Rockies had a chance to take the lead when they loaded the bases with two outs in the seventh. Jordan Beck reached on a catcher’s interference call on César Salazar, but Kaleb Ort struck out Brenton Doyle to leave everyone stranded.

Bryan King (4-3) threw a scoreless eighth for the win and Bryan Abreu allowed one hit in a scoreless ninth for his fourth save.

Altuve and Walker hit back-to-back homers with two outs in the first inning to put Houston up 2-0. Mauricio Dubón scored on a bunt single by Salazar to push the lead to 3-0.

The Rockies loaded the bases with one out in the third and made it 3-1 when Mickey Moniak grounded into a force out that sent a run home.

Ezequiel Tovar homered into the seats in right field with two outs in the fourth.

Yanquiel Fernández tied it when he belted his second homer this season to right field in the fifth.

Key moment

Walker’s second home run.

MLB.com's Brian McTaggart caught up with Walker after the big win.

Key stat

The Rockies left 10 men on base.

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Colorado RHP Germán Márquez (3-11, 5.67 ERA) is expected to come off the injured list Friday to oppose RHP Cade Horton (8-4, 2.88) in the opener of a three-game series against the Cubs.

Houston RHP Cristian Javier (1-1, 5.40) opposes LHP Tyler Anderson (2-8, 4.73) when the Astros open a four-game series with the Los Angeles Angels Friday night.

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