The “letdown game” scenario is in play in Sunday’s Commanders vs Texans matchup considering Washington (5-5) just beat Philadelphia 32-21 on Monday night to hand the division rival Eagles their first loss of the season – and they did it on the road at Lincoln Financial Field. Combine that with six of Houston’s seven losses (1-7-1) this season coming by at least a TD and this WSH -3 line looks off.
Before Betting on Commanders vs Texans
Washington has shown some good energy behind backup QB Taylor Heinicke, who has been starting the last four games after Carson Wentz broke his finger. Heinicke has led wins over Green Bay (23-21), Indianapolis (17-16), and the Eagles while suffering a close 20-17 home loss to the 8-1 Vikings.
The Commanders just hung 32 points on a Philadelphia defense that had only allowed two opponents to score 17+ this season. One would think that trend would continue on Sunday against a Texans defense that ranks last in the NFL allowing over 180 rush yards/game. Washington had 152 on the ground vs. Philadelphia.
Washington could have an emotional letdown while also being on a short week and with a point spread that looks like a trap. That being said Houston looks to be in a not-so-subtle tank so that they can pick up their franchise QB in next Spring’s draft whether that be Alabama’s Bryce Young or C.J. Stroud of Ohio State. The Texans lost 24-16 to the Giants last week as New York ran for nearly 200 yards. The Texans have also scored more than 20 points just once this season.
Washington vs Houston NFL Offshore Betting Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Moneyline | Total | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | WSH 1.6) | Texans (2.45) | 41 | WSH -3 (1.84) | Texans +3 (1.98) |
| Bovada | WSH 1.6) | Texans (2.4) | 41 | WSH -3 (1.83) | Texans +3 (2.00) |
| BetUS | WSH 1.59) | Texans (2.48) | 41 | WSH -3 (1.83) | Texans +3 (2.00) |
| SportsBetting.ag | WSH 1.6) | Texans (2.45) | 41 | WSH -3 (1.84) | Texans +3 (1.98) |
| Pinnacle | WSH 1.6) | Texans (2.48) | 41.5 | WSH -3 (1.87) | Texans +3 (2.03) |
| MyBookie | WSH 1.6) | Texans (2.46) | 41.5 | WSH -3 (1.84) | Texans +3 (2.0) |
Commanders vs Texans Prediction & Pick
The line is saying to take Houston in this spot but it takes some real intestinal fortitude to put your money on a team this bad. Ultimately what this game should be – regardless of who wins – is low scoring, so you can hedge what looks to be the correct Texans bet with the under.
Pick: Texans +3
Pick: Under 41.5
