Colts vs. Texans odds, picks, how to watch, live stream: Model shares 2024 Week 1 NFL predictions

C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans visit Anthony Richardson and the Indianapolis Colts for an NFL Week 1 divisional showdown on CBS and Paramount+ . The Texans finished first in the AFC South last season while Stroud won Offensive Rookie of the Year, and there are additions to the roster that will make them even harder to play against. Houston also defeated Indianapolis in Week 18 last season, which prevented the Colts from making the playoffs. You may be able to stream Sunday's game live on Paramount+, which you can now try free for the first seven days and get 50% off your first year when you sign up here (expires 9/23/24).

Kickoff from Lucas Oil Stadium is at 1 p.m. ET. The Texans are 3-point favorites in the latest Colts vs. Texans odds via SportsLine consensus, and the over/under for total points scored is 49. Sunday's game will be streamed live on Paramount+ with their must-have Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan, which you can now get for 50% off your first year plus a 7-day free trial .

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How to watch Texans vs. Colts

• Colts vs. Texans date: Sunday, Sept. 8
• Colts vs. Texans time: 1 p.m. ET
• Colts vs. Texans TV channel: CBS
• Colts vs. Texans streaming: Paramount+ (get half-off your first year now)

Week 1 NFL picks for Texans vs. Colts

Before tuning into Sunday's Colts vs. Texans game, you need to see the NFL picks from SportsLine's advanced computer model . The model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, is up well over $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. The model enters Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season on an incredible 181-129 run on top-rated NFL picks that dates back to the 2017 season. It is also on a 35-21 roll on top-rated NFL picks since Week 7 of 2022.

For Colts vs. Texans, the model is backing Houston to cover the spread. The Colts were able to keep their last game against the Texans tight even without Richardson. The expectation is that Richardson's return will spark Indy to have a comeback campaign, especially with Jonathan Taylor in the mix to lead the run game.

The Texans have improved as well, however, by adding Stefon Diggs into the receiving corps and giving Stroud another explosive target. Both sides have defensive weapons that could keep this game tight, but ultimately it could come down to which quarterback makes better decisions. With that in mind, the model is leaning on Houston to have the upper hand and cover the spread on the road. You may be able to stream the game here .

How to watch, live stream the NFL on CBS

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