The Colts will play the Texans on Sunday, January 4th, 2026. The matchup takes place at NRG Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 18 matchup at 1:00 pm EST. Check local listings for coverage on CBS.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2025-26 NFL regular season is winding down. One of the upcoming Week 18 matchups includes a battle between the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans . Set for Sunday, January 4th, 2026 at NRG Stadium, the result of this game may affect this season's playoff picture. Take note of each team's performance stats below. Any late-season momentum will likely carryover into the playoffs.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Looking at Week 18 of the 2025-26 NFL regular season, the Indianapolis Colts have a 91.00 power ranking based on our formula. The Houston Texans currently possess a 97.67 power ranking as the regular season wraps up.
- Away Indianapolis Colts - The Indianapolis Colts have a 2-5-0 record as an away team for the 2025-26 regular season, ranking them 7th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Texans - As for the Houston Texans, they come to this Week 18 game with a 6-2-0 record as a home team. They rank 2nd in the league for home team wins.
- Points Scored - The Indianapolis Colts currently rank 7th (436) as we approach Week 18, with the Houston Texans ranked 16th (366) for points scored to date.
- Points Against - With the regular season concluding, the Indianapolis Colts rank 12th (374) for points score against them. Note that the Houston Texans now rank 30th (265) for points scored against.
- Team Records - The final games of the season will determine who heads to the playoffs. As Week 18 action looms, the Indianapolis Colts have a 8-8-0 record, with the Houston Texans at 11-5-0 for the 2025-26 NFL regular season.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Indianapolis Colts be takin' on the Houston Texans on Sunday.
The NFL regular season be nearin' its end, and this game be crucial for both teams.
The Colts be standin' at 8-8-0, while the Texans be at 11-5-0. BetRivers and BetMGM are the best legal NFL sportsbooks. We've gathered this matchup's prop bets below. Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline odds for this matchup in the following tables.
Best Colts at Texans Odds
| Underdog Indianapolis Colts | Favorite Houston Texans |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Indianapolis Colts | Favorite Houston Texans |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Texans are -10.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Indianapolis Colts are +10.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 38.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 38.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Texans are the -600 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Indianapolis Colts are the +425 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Colts
Texans
1/04/26 1:00pm EST | +10.5 -115-10.5 -105 |
Underdog Indianapolis Colts - Indianapolis Colts bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +10.5 Indianapolis Colts underdog bet wins if they lose by 10 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 11 or more.
Favorite Houston Texans - Houston Texans bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -10.5 Houston Texans favorite bet wins if they win by 11 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 10 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans Prop Bets
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Colts
Texans
First Team To Score
1/04/26 1:00pm EST | +150-200Bet |
Colts
Texans
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
1/04/26 1:00pm EST | +220-300+8000Bet |
Colts
Texans
Game to Overtime
1/04/26 1:00pm EST | Yes +900No -5000Bet |
Colts
Texans
Safety to be Scored
1/04/26 1:00pm EST | Yes +1000No -3000Bet |
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CJ Stroud
Interceptions Thrown
IND at HOU 1/04/26 1:00pm EST | 0.5 o +1250.5 u -165Bet |
Riley Leonard
Interceptions Thrown
IND at HOU 1/04/26 1:00pm EST | 0.5 o -1750.5 u +135Bet |
CJ Stroud
Longest Passing Completion
IND at HOU 1/04/26 1:00pm EST | 33.5 o -11033.5 u -120Bet |
Riley Leonard
Longest Passing Completion
IND at HOU 1/04/26 1:00pm EST | 29.5 o -12029.5 u -110Bet |
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Blake Grupe
Total Kicking Points
IND at HOU 1/04/26 1:00pm EST | 5.5 o +1005.5 u -135Bet |
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Total Kicking Points
IND at HOU 1/04/26 1:00pm EST | 7.5 o -1407.5 u +105Bet |
CJ Stroud
Total Pass Completions
IND at HOU 1/04/26 1:00pm EST | 20.5 o -11820.5 u -110Bet |
Riley Leonard
Total Pass Completions
IND at HOU 1/04/26 1:00pm EST | 16.5 o -11516.5 u -115Bet |
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CJ Stroud
Total Passing Yards
IND at HOU 1/04/26 1:00pm EST | 228.5 o +100228.5 u -130Bet |
Riley Leonard
Total Passing Yards
IND at HOU 1/04/26 1:00pm EST | 164.5 o -115164.5 u -115Bet |
CJ Stroud
Total Touchdown Passes
IND at HOU 1/04/26 1:00pm EST | 1.5 o +1101.5 u -145Bet |
Riley Leonard
Total Touchdown Passes
IND at HOU 1/04/26 1:00pm EST | 0.5 o -1400.5 u +105Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2025 Week 18 | Colts vs Texans Sunday, January 4th, 2026 | HOU 38, IND 30 NRG Stadium | Texans by 8 |
| 2025 Week 13 | Texans vs Colts Sunday, November 30th, 2025 | HOU 20, IND 16 Lucas Oil Stadium | Texans by 4 |
| 2024 Week 8 | Colts vs Texans Sunday, October 27th, 2024 | HOU 23, IND 20 NRG Stadium | Texans by 3 |
| 2024 Week 1 | Texans vs Colts Sunday, September 8th, 2024 | HOU 29, IND 27 Lucas Oil Stadium | Texans by 2 |
| 2023 Week 18 | Texans vs Colts Saturday, January 6th, 2024 | HOU 23, IND 19 Lucas Oil Stadium | Texans by 4 |
| 2023 Week 2 | Colts vs Texans Sunday, September 17th, 2023 | IND 31, HOU 20 NRG Stadium | Colts by 11 |
| 2022 Week 18 | Texans vs Colts Sunday, January 8th, 2023 | HOU 32, IND 31 Lucas Oil Stadium | Texans by 1 |
| 2022 Week 1 | Colts vs Texans Sunday, September 11th, 2022 | IND 20, HOU 20 (OT) NRG Stadium | Tie |
| 2021 Week 13 | Colts vs Texans Sunday, December 5th, 2021 | IND 31, HOU 0 NRG Stadium | Colts by 31 |
| 2021 Week 6 | Texans vs Colts Sunday, October 17th, 2021 | IND 31, HOU 3 Lucas Oil Stadium | Colts by 28 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| xy - Houston Texans | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0.706 | 404 | 295 | 7-2-0 | 5-3-0 | 5-1-0 | 0.833 | 10-2-0 | 0.833 | 9W | 5-0-0 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 8 | 9 | 0 | 0.471 | 466 | 412 | 6-3-0 | 2-6-0 | 2-4-0 | 0.333 | 6-6-0 | 0.500 | 7L | 0-5-0 |
Indianapolis Colts & Houston Texans Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
Indianapolis Colts Futures OddsNo Super Bowl TM Indianapolis Colts YR: futures available
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Indianapolis Colts & Houston Texans Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans NFL Game
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