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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Jalen Green led the way for Houston! Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images.

Jalen Green scored 32 points ahd had 11 rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat the Atlanta Hawks 121-114 on Tuesday night.

Fred VanVleet shot 5 of 14 from the field, including 3 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 8 from the line to add 21 points. Tari Eason had 14 rebounds.

Dyson Daniels led the Hawks with 19 points, eight rebounds, 10 assists and four steals. Trae Young added 19 points and 12 assists for Atlanta.

The Rockets took the lead with 1:13 remaining in the first quarter and did not give it up. The score was 65-48 by halftime, with Green scoring 14 points.

The Rockets led by 20 after three quarters. The Hawks pulled within 98-94 with 7:20 left after a 17-2 run.

The Rockets were outscored by the Hawks in the second half by 10 points.

Takeaways

Hawks: Atlanta had won three straight, but the Hawks made just 15 of 49 3-pointers against the Rockets — not what a team trying to avoid the play-in tournament needed.

Rockets: Houston strengthened its hold on the No. 2 spot in the West. With the win the 47-26 Rockets are now two games ahead of Denver, which was idle Tuesday night. Houston has won 10 of its last 11 games.

Key moment:

VanVleet mad 4 of 4 free throws in the final 14 seconds after Georges Niang had pulled the Hawks within 117-114 with a 3-pointer with 22 seconds left.

Key stat

Houston made 26 of 29 free throws.

Up next

The Hawks visit the Miami Heat on Thursday night. The Rockets play at the Utah Jazz the same night.

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