Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots Betting Prediction, Free Pick

The Texans vs. Patriots should be one of the better games during Week 1 with New England a -6 favorite. 

An Improved Texans Team Facing New England But Houston has Only Covered in Two of Last Nine

One of the biggest improvements is on the health front.  Deshaun Watson has a season of experience, DeAndre Fuller produced seven touchdowns last season, and Cornerback Kevin Johnson, who missed the New England game and was in concussion protocol in preseason, is expected to play.

Things to Consider Before Placing That Bet

Okay now for the bad news.  Houston has only covered in two games of nine dating back to 2006.  It gets worse.  In their last 10 home openers, the Patriots are 8-2.  The Texans have never won at Gillette Stadium.

The good news is that the Texans did cover in the last game against New England.

Prediction

The Texans are 1-9 against the Patriots, including playoffs. They’re 0-4 under Bill O’Brien, and they’ve been outscored 31 to 13.7.

- Dan Shapiro, Gambling911.com