At the beginning of the season, the 49ers and Texans were teams in transition. San Francisco has named Trey Lance their new starting quarterback. While former starter Jimmy Garoppolo is on the trading block. Meanwhile, Houston has a new head coach. Lovie Smith has taken over after a bad college stint at Illinois. Smith inherits one of the biggest longshots with the NFL betting odds. But Houston has a potentially strong future. Cause by their haul received in the Deshawn Watson trade. Presently, Houston fans and gamblers have low expectations. San Francisco is a top NFC chalk.
San Francisco 49ers vs. Houston Texans NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, August 25, 2022, 8:15 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas |
| TV Coverage: | Amazon Prime |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| 49ers | -3 (-110) | 41½ (-110) | -160 |  |
| Texans | +3 (-110) | 41½ (-110) | +135 | |
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49ers at Texans – SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, the 49ers are the far bigger sportsbook brand. And they will get the majority of public support based on that power marquee. A terrible Houston team is a tough sell. Even in the preseason. Sharps may take a flier on the Texans. Wise Guys know the 49ers are a public brand. Most important of all, backups will play almost the entire game.
San Francisco 49ers Team Overview
Last week the 49ers scored a 17-7 win at Minnesota as 4.5-point dogs. The game went under the total of 39. The 49ers are 2-0 straight up against the spread in the preseason. Also, San Francisco is 1-1 over and under the total.
So far in the preseason, Trey Lance has thrown only five passes. San Francisco is holding him out for the regular season. Instead, Nate Sudfeld and Brock Purdy have gotten most of the preseason snaps. Sudfeld has a QB rating of 118.9 with two TD passes and no interceptions. In comparison, Purdy has an 86.0 QB rating with one TD pass and no interceptions. Nate Sudfeld has had a strong preseason rushing. To illustrate, Sudfeld has 87 yards on 15 rushes for six first downs.
Houston Texans Team Overview
Last week the Texans scored a 17-13 win over New Orleans as 2.5-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 35. Now the Texans are 2-0, straight up and against the spread. Houston is 1-1 over and under in preseason.
Quarterback Jeff Driskel has a 77.7 QB rating with three TD passes and three interceptions. And then Davis Mills has a 95.8 QB rating in the preseason. Mills has one TD pass and no interceptions. Kyle Allen has an impressive 117.0 QB rating in the preseason. Also, Allen has one TD pass with no interceptions.
Phillip Dorsett has five catches for 66 yards and four first downs. At the same time, Royce Freeman has 55 yards on 21 carries with three first downs.
49ers at Texans Betting Trends
Late on, the 49ers have covered seven consecutive games. San Francisco is 4-1 straight up in August matchups. The 49ers and Texans have gone under the total in four of their last five meetings at Houston. In turn, the Texans are 4-1 vs. the odds in August. And the Texans have covered five of their previous six games.
49ers at Texans SBG Free Picks
In this situation, the 49ers have more to lose than the Texans. Houston will likely be the stronger Pro football Bets value.
49ers at Texans SBG Best Bet: Houston Texans.