Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs: betting preview, free tip and TV details

Free NFL picks, tips and predictions for Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

When to watch

Sky Sports Action, 6pm Sunday

Best bet

Over 24.5 Houston Texans points
1pt 5-6 bet365

Game preview

Houston’s offence went wild last week as they beat Atlanta 53-32 with quarterback Deshaun Watson throwing five touchdown passes, and they can carry that through to their crunch clash with Kansas City.

After an inconsistent few weeks things finally seem to be clicking for Bill O’Brien’s team and they have managed to reclaim top spot in the AFC South despite divisional rivals Indianapolis beating the Chiefs last week.

Although they gave up only 19 points in that defeat, Kansas City continue to have defensive concerns as they emphasise their high-scoring offence. A catalogue of errors enabled the Ravens to put up 28 points against them and Detroit also had no trouble finding the end zone.

The Chiefs are likely to flourish on offence with QB Patrick Mahomes returning to Arrowhead Stadium, but the Texans have plenty of players capable of pulling off big plays to keep their side competitive.

Watson has not thrown an interception in Houston’s last four games, and with a rejuvenated Will Fuller and star receiver DeAndre Hopkins at his disposal, expect them to come out firing.

The lowdown

Venue Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Surface Grass
Weather Clear, 15C
Vegas handicap Kansas City -4
Vegas points line 55

Team news

Houston
Offensive lineman Greg Mancz (concussion) is out. Wide receiver Kenny Stills (hamstring) and cornerback Jonathan Joseph (hamstring) are rated questionable.

Kansas City
Offensive tackle Eric Fisher (groin), defensive tackle Chris Jones (groin) and linebacker Dorian O'Daniel (hamstring) are out and wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) and guard Andrew Wylie (ankle) are also likely to miss the game. Wide receiver Tyreek Hill (shoulder) is rated questionable. QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle) is set to play.

Key stat

Kansas City have the third-worst rushing defence in the league.

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