HOUSTON (38.0) @ CINCINNATTI (-6)
Here are two teams, embarrassed on opening day, squaring off at each other on a short week. Offense in
this game for both sides, will be tough to generate. Both team’s offensive lines can’t block, and are terrible. Case in point, Houston allowed Jacksonville last week, to sack their QB 10 times. Cincinnati’s offense was shutout, and scored zero points against the Ravens. The five turnovers they committed, didn’t help their cause. When we look at matchups, the Texans front seven, is superior to the Bengal offensive line. They will limit QB Dalton’s offense almost like the Ravens did. The Houston defense will take away Dalton’s vertical game, with sacks, and hurries. The Bengal running game, will more than likely rely on backs catching swing passes in the backfield, and receivers catching short passes. Expect almost the same with the Houston offense. Both teams are weak at linebacker, and the short dink, and dunk passes to their running backs is in order. As you can see, this matchup is almost even. However, I believe Houston has the slight edge. The reason, QB Deshawn Watson starts for the Texans. Although he is a rookie, starting his first NFL game, and will be prone to mistakes. I am betting on Watson’s mobility, to scramble and extend plays with his speed, and avoid costly sacks. Dalton, lacks that Mobility, and could be a sitting duck in the pocket, versus the Texan front seven. This will be a low scoring game. Hopefully, hurricane Harvey, will no longer be a distraction for the Texans. Predicted score: HOUSTON 20 CINCINNATI 17, TAKE THE POINTS HOUSTON +6, and UNDER THE TOTAL 38.
Here are two teams, embarrassed on opening day, squaring off at each other on a short week. Offense in
this game for both sides, will be tough to generate. Both team’s offensive lines can’t block, and are terrible. Case in point, Houston allowed Jacksonville last week, to sack their QB 10 times. Cincinnati’s offense was shutout, and scored zero points against the Ravens. The five turnovers they committed, didn’t help their cause. When we look at matchups, the Texans front seven, is superior to the Bengal offensive line. They will limit QB Dalton’s offense almost like the Ravens did. The Houston defense will take away Dalton’s vertical game, with sacks, and hurries. The Bengal running game, will more than likely rely on backs catching swing passes in the backfield, and receivers catching short passes. Expect almost the same with the Houston offense. Both teams are weak at linebacker, and the short dink, and dunk passes to their running backs is in order. As you can see, this matchup is almost even. However, I believe Houston has the slight edge. The reason, QB Deshawn Watson starts for the Texans. Although he is a rookie, starting his first NFL game, and will be prone to mistakes. I am betting on Watson’s mobility, to scramble and extend plays with his speed, and avoid costly sacks. Dalton, lacks that Mobility, and could be a sitting duck in the pocket, versus the Texan front seven. This will be a low scoring game. Hopefully, hurricane Harvey, will no longer be a distraction for the Texans. Predicted score: HOUSTON 20 CINCINNATI 17, TAKE THE POINTS HOUSTON +6, and UNDER THE TOTAL 38.
