STATSYSTEMS SPORTS NFL REPORT
THURSDAY OCTOBER, 9th 2014
INFORMATION WORTH BETTING ON EACH DAY
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***** National Football League Information - Week #6 *****
(ALL RESULTS ATS) - Against The Spread - and most recent, unless noted otherwise. Each and every week during the 2014-15 National Football League season we will analyze all of your daily football action, featuring all our Highly-Rated (Situational & Match-up) Power Trends, along with some of our Situational Analysis (Betting Systems) that pertain to some of that days match-ups. Content contained in this report remains exclusive private property of Stat/Systems Sports. Database information may not be reused or disseminated in any form without express written consent of the publisher.
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#101 INDIANAPOLIS @ #102 HOUSTON
TV: 8:25 PM EST, CBS, NFL Network
Line: Colts -2.5, Total: 46
The Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans already have separated themselves from the AFC South pack as they prepare for a first-place showdown Thursday night in Houston. "The division games are huge. I think everybody that has played in the league knows that and really understands how much they mean," Texans quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick told reporters. "There is an added emphasis on this week, for sure, especially with it being Indianapolis." The defending division champion Colts have won nine straight against AFC South rivals dating to 2012.
The Colts have won three straight after dropping their first two games by a combined 10 points, and their defense has been impressive during the winning streak. They'll try to continue that trend against a Houston offense that has struggled to find consistency, particularly in the passing game. The Colts have won three straight meetings and 20 of 24 all-time.
•ABOUT THE COLTS (3-2 SU, 4-1-0 ATS): The defense has been a pleasant surprise in Indianapolis, holding three straight opponents under 350 total yards and forcing three turnovers in each contest. That unit turned in a strong effort in Sunday's 20-13 home win over Baltimore, helping the Colts overcome four turnovers. The Colts hope last week's offensive miscues were an anomaly and look for a bounce-back effort from quarterback Andrew Luck, who threw two interceptions against the Ravens but is aiming for his fourth straight 300-yard passing game.
•ABOUT THE TEXANS (3-2 SU, 4-1-0 ATS): Fitzpatrick has been inconsistent in his first year with Houston, but he has excelled in two home starts against the Colts, compiling 377 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions for a 116.6 rating. Running back Arian Foster also has enjoyed facing Indianapolis — he has 752 rushing yards and six TDs in six meetings, including a career-high 231 yards and three scores in 2010. Houston's defense has given up big yardage totals all season but has bailed itself out with a league-best 12 takeaways.
•PREGAME NOTES: Indianapolis WR Reggie Wayne (13,950) needs 55 receiving yards to pass James Lofton for eighth on the National Football League’s all-time list.... Houston WR Andre Johnson needs 19 receiving yards to become the 15th player in league history to reach 13,000.... The Colts are 11-1-1 all-time on Thursday, including a 7-0 mark since 2007.... Though Johnson has yet to record a 100-yard receiving effort or score a touchdown in 2014, he's averaged 158.3 yards while totaling 27 receptions and five TDs in the last three home contests against Indianapolis. He had nine catches, 229 yards and a career-high three TDs in last season's home defeat to the Colts.... Foster has averaged 5.3 yards per carry while rushing for 343 and four touchdowns in three Thursday games - most recently Thanksgiving Day at Detroit in 2012.
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•KEY STATS
--INDIANAPOLIS is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) versus poor kickoff coverage teams, allowing >= 24 yards per return over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was INDIANAPOLIS 25.2, OPPONENT 21.6.
--INDIANAPOLIS is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) versus division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was INDIANAPOLIS 32.0, OPPONENT 14.4.
--INDIANAPOLIS is 33-13 OVER (+18.7 Units) in road games when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 75%) since 1992.
The average score was INDIANAPOLIS 19.7, OPPONENT 26.8.
--INDIANAPOLIS is 17-5 OVER (+11.5 Units) in road games after covering the spread in 4 out of their last 5 games since 1992.
The average score was INDIANAPOLIS 27.0, OPPONENT 27.8.
--INDIANAPOLIS is 0-8 against the 1rst half line (-8.8 Units) in road games versus good passing teams with a completion percentage of 61% or better over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was INDIANAPOLIS 7.0, OPPONENT 18.6.
--INDIANAPOLIS is 7-20 against the 1rst half line (-14.9 Units) in road games versus poor rushing defenses - allowing >=4.5 rushing yards/carry since 1992.
The average score was INDIANAPOLIS 11.8, OPPONENT 16.2.
--INDIANAPOLIS is 2-12 against the 1rst half line (-11.1 Units) in road games after 1 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was INDIANAPOLIS 9.3, OPPONENT 15.3.
--HOUSTON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after playing their last game on the road over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was HOUSTON 18.4, OPPONENT 27.7.
--HOUSTON is 24-10 OVER (+13.0 Units) as a home underdog of 7 points or less since 1992.
The average score was HOUSTON 21.7, OPPONENT 24.4.
--HOUSTON is 8-0 UNDER (+8.0 Units) in home games after gaining 175 or more rushing yards last game since 1992.
The average score was HOUSTON 16.5, OPPONENT 17.9.
--HOUSTON is 14-3 against the 1rst half line (+10.7 Units) as a home underdog of 1.5 points or less versus the 1rst half line since 1992.
The average score was HOUSTON 14.9, OPPONENT 8.8.
--HOUSTON is 14-4 UNDER (+9.6 Units) the 1rst half total versus terrible defensive teams - allowing >=6 yards/play since 1992.
The average score was HOUSTON 8.5, OPPONENT 11.2.
•COACHING TRENDS
--CHUCK PAGANO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest as the coach of INDIANAPOLIS.
The average score was INDIANAPOLIS 28.2, OPPONENT 21.7.
•HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY
--HOUSTON is 12-12 against the spread versus INDIANAPOLIS since 1992.
--INDIANAPOLIS is 20-4 straight up against HOUSTON since 1992.
--13 of 24 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL since 1992.
--HOUSTON is 12-12 versus the first half line when playing against INDIANAPOLIS since 1992.
--13 of 24 games in this series have gone UNDER THE FIRST HALF TOTAL since 1992.
--Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
--Colts are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
--Favorite is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
--Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Houston.
--Home team is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
•RECENT TRENDS
--IND is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in October.
--IND is 10-1-1 ATS in their last 12 Thursday games.
--Over is 7-1 in IND last 8 road games.
--HOU is 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Thursday games.
--HOU is 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in Week #6.
--Over is 5-2 in HOU last 7 games in Week #6.
StatSystems Sports has searched its database for all past games where the posted line or total were similar to this game's and where the final game statistics were comparable to the estimator's projections. (Yards/Play and turnovers) Here are the results against the spread, against the total, and straight up:
--In past games, the favorite covered the spread 39 times, while the underdog covered the spread 37 times. *No EDGE. In past games, the favorite won the game straight up 45 times, while the underdog won straight up 31 times. 51 games went over the total, while 37 games went under the total. *No EDGE.
--In past games, the favorite covered first half line 65 times, while the underdog covered first half line 51 times. *No EDGE. 71 games went over first half total, while 63 games went under first half total. *No EDGE.
•SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS: Play Against - Road favorites versus the 1rst half line (INDIANAPOLIS) - an excellent offensive team (>=27 PPG) against a good defensive team (14-18 PPG), after 3 or more consecutive wins against the spread, with a winning record on the season playing another winning team.
(85-45 since 1983.) (65.4%, +35.5 units. Rating = 2*)
The average first half line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 2.6
The average first half score in these games was: Team 10.8, Opponent 11.3 (Average first half point differential = -0.5)
The situation's record this season is: (0-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (11-5).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (22-9).
Over the last 10 seasons the situation's record is: (38-22).
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