Cover the NFL Lines As Redskins Host Texans in Battle of Unbeaten Teams

The Houston Texans and the Washington Redskins both picked up absolutely surprising – but certainly not lucky – wins over their favored, Super Bowl contending opponents in Week 1.

Now BetOnline pro football gamblers will be treated to what looks like an exciting matchup while trying to cover the NFL Lines on Sunday’s battle at FedExField when it gets underway at 4:15 PM ET.

Sunday, September 19, 4:15 PM ET
Live from FedExField – Landover, Maryland
TV: CBS
Radio: Sirius 122 XM and 126 XM

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NFL Betting Odds
Houston Texans -3 +100
Washington Redskins +3 -120
Over 43 -110
Under 43 -110

Moneyline
Texans -140
Redskins +120

Texans (1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS, 1-0 O/U)
Redskins (1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS, 0-1 O/U)

Houston 411

• Texans are 3-1-2 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. win.
• Texans are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
• Texans are 5-2-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record in its last nine games.
• Texans are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Arian Foster for president!

Led by the unheralded running back’s jaw-dropping 231 yards and three touchdowns on 33 carries, the Texans jumped all over the Indianapolis Colts in their 34-24 win on Sunday.

The Texans got just 107 passing yards from quarterback Matt Schaub, but still managed to cover the NFL prediction lines as a 1-point home underdog while the game’s final score played Over the 47.5-point O/U total.

Washington 411

• Redskins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS win.
• Redskins are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
• Redskins are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 home games.

The Washington Redskins shut down the Dallas Cowboys en route to recording a surprising 13-7 victory over their longtime NFC East division rivals on Sunday.

The Skins covered the NFL handicapping lines in the BetOnline Football Sportsbook as a 3.5-point home underdog as new starting quarterback Donovan McNabb completed 17 of 32 passes for 171 yards while Clinton Portis rushed for 63 yards on 18 carries.

Analysis: Beofre the regular season started, I don’t think there was one NFL fan or betting enthusiasts looking forward to this game nearly as much as they are after both of these teams laid the smackdown on their unsuspecting opponents last week.

Having said that, I really think the best wager for this matchup is to play the Over first and foremost, followed by a pick for the Houston Texans to win this game outright and narrowly cover the NFL betting lines as a 3-point road favorite.

I really like the Texans’ 5-2-2 ATS mark against a team with a winning record in its last nine games and 3-1-1 ATS mark in their last six games following a win and believe the Redskins are going to come up just short as they try to find a way to slow the now, three-headed Texans attack that revolves around Foster, Schaub – and the game’s best wide receiver, Andre Johnson.

I know the Redskins have a top 10 defense that shut down the explosive Dallas Cowboys last week, but I don’t think their defense will be able to man-handle Houston’s offensive line the same way they overpowered the Dallas’ last week.

In addition to that, I believe the Redskins don’t have the playmakers just yet to keep up with the Texans offense and will fail to cover the spread in a heart-breaking loss.

Expert NFL Picks: Over 43 Total Points/Houston Texans -3 Points