Texans vs Patriots Betting Preview and Prediction - Week 1

• Patriots have beaten Texans in last 7 meetings dating back to 2012
• Patriots have covered using the current spread in five of those last seven
• Deshaun Watson strong candidate to be named League MVP says former quarterback Joe Theismann

Gambling911.com has your Texans vs. Patriots betting preview for Week 1.  The line on this game was Pats -6.5.    The total here is 51. New England is actually favored to win 11 or fewer games in 2018 while Houston is favored to win 9 or more regular season games at -145.

Texans vs. Patriots Game Trends

The Patriots OWN this series, dating back to 2012, winning seven.  Five of those seven have been won by more than the current spread.  Last year's game was won by three points in New England. 

Did you know? The OVER is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.

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Houston Texans Prediction for This Season

Deshaun Watson League MVP?

"I think he has a chance to be MVP of the league this year," former quarterback Joe Theismann said in a telephone interview. "I thought he was off to a terrific start last year. He has a rare combination of athleticism and ability to work from the pocket.

Deshaun Watson is listed with 14/1 odds of being named League MVP

"He's more accurate than Cam Newton, faster than Cam Newton, more elusive than Cam Newton.”

"You look at Deshaun's body of work and I think he'll be more judicious with the football in terms of cutting down interception and he'll still throw touchdowns. This is a darn good defensive football team. A couple of years ago, they would have beat the Patriots if they had a quarterback.

"Houston has become one of three or four teams in the AFC that have a chance to go all the way along with New England and the Jags. They all have a chance to go to the game game. Deshaun and the defense makes the Texans a real contender."

NFL Week 1 Betting Odds

- Mary Montgomery, Gambling911.com