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The Las Vegas Raiders will be hosting the Houston Texans on Sunday. Both teams have gotten off to really slow starts, but they'll be trying to prove that they're a lot better than the record suggests. The Raiders are coming off a bye week, but they last played the Chiefs, losing that contest 30-29, despite enjoying a sizeable first-half lead. Las Vegas is now 1-4, but they've been defeated by an average margin of just 3.5 points in their four losses. Houston got their first win of the season last week, besting the Jaguars 13-6, and they'll look to ride that momentum into Week 7.
Houston Texans vs. Las Vegas Raiders Match Details
Fixture: Houston Texans @ Las Vegas Raiders
Date & Time: Sunday, October 23, 4:05 p.m. EDT
Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, Nevada
Houston Texans vs. Las Vegas Raiders Betting Odds
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Houston Texans vs. Las Vegas Raiders Key Stats
The Texans have had issues on both sides of the ball, but one bright spot has been running back Dameon Pierce. Pierce is averaging 82.4 rushing yards per game, the fourth-highest rushing average in the NFL. The rookie was taken in the fourth round of this year's NFL Draft, and it seems like he's gotten better and better each week. The Raiders' defense has been subpar, especially with their pass rush. They're averaging just 1.6 sacks per game, and they rarely hurry opposing QBs. Las Vegas has only forced three turnovers, too, resulting in a negative turnover differential.
Texans QB Davis Mills hasn't been awful, but his lack of receiving threats doesn't help. Nathan Collins and Brandin Cooks have done a decent job, and against a weak Raiders' secondary, they could have solid games, but you never know. Still, Houston is averaging just two points in the first quarter and 3.4 in the fourth, so the way the offense has started and ended games has been less than ideal.
On paper Las Vegas is much better than a 1-4 team, and they have the offensive weapons to be successful. Derek Carr is in his ninth year as the Raiders' QB, but his stats show that this is one of the worst seasons of his career. Las Vegas did add Davante Adams in the offseason, one of the best receivers in the NFL, and he has put up solid numbers as expected. He averages over 80 receiving yards per game, and he has five TDs. Running back Josh Jacobs is tough to bring down, and he averages 98 rushing yards per game on 5.4 yards per carry. Houston's defense has really struggled against the run, so this is a game where Jacobs could go off and help his team notch a home win.
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Houston Texans vs. Las Vegas Raiders Betting Prediction
Both teams are currently situated at the bottom of the AFC, but when both have fared well against the spread in recent weeks. Although the Texans are 2-0 ATS on the road, with one tie, the Raiders have been anxiously waiting for a weak opponent. Look for Las Vegas to come out strong after the bye week and cover here in front of their home crowd.
Prediction: Raiders -6.5 (-107)
