February 02, 2026 4:42 AM EST

Houston Texans vs New England Patriots 01/18/2026

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Expect a close game with the Houston Texans winning 45.0% of simulations, and the New England Patriots 55.0% of simulations. In close games, turnover margin is especially important. The Houston Texans commit fewer turnovers in 46.0% of simulations and they go on to win 67.0% when they take care of the ball. The New England Patriots wins 76.0% of the simulations in which they commit fewer turnovers. Woody Marks is averaging 47.0 rushing yards per sim. If he can have a great game with better than average rushing yards and at least a 1 rushing TD (23.0% chance) then he helps his team win 71%. TreVeyon Henderson is averaging 100.0 rushing yards per sim. If he can have a great game with better than average rushing yards and at least a 1 rushing TD (42.0% chance) then he helps his team win 76%.

CURRENT SEASON: We advise relying on these trends after the first 3 weeks of the season.

Houston TexansATS RECORDNew England PatriotsATS RECORDATS EDGE
All Games 10-9-0All Games 14-6-0No Edge
Road Games 50-50-00Home Games 7-4-0 No Edge
When Underdog 4-4-0When Favored 10-4-0No Edge
Non-Division Opp 7-6-0Non-Division Opp 9-5-0No Edge
Opp .500+ Record 5-4-0Opp .500+ Record 2-2-0No Edge

LAST SEASON: We advise factoring for these trends for the first 3 to 6 weeks of the Current Season.

Houston TexansATS RECORDNew England PatriotsATS RECORDATS EDGE
All Games 9-8-2All Games 7-9-1No Edge
Road Games 50-40-10Home Games 3-4-0 No Edge
When Underdog 5-3-1When Favored 0-1-0No Edge
Non-Division Opp 8-4-1Non-Division Opp 4-6-1No Edge
Opp Under .500 53-62-14Opp .500+ Record 43-54-12No Edge

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Houston TexansO-U-P RECORDNew England PatriotsO-U-P RECORDO-U EDGE
All Totals (O-U-P) 7-12-0All Totals (O-U-P) 12-8-0UNDER
On Road 3-7-0At Home 7-4-0UNDER
All Totals Last Season 7-12-0All Totals Last Season 11-6-0No Edge
On Road Last Season 5-5-0At Home Last Season 7-1-0OVER

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