Which team is going to emerge victorious on Sunday, Jan. 18, when the New England Patriots and Houston Texans match up at 3 p.m. ET? Our computer projection believes in the Patriots. Check out our other projections below, where we break down the final score, spread, and over/under.
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Patriots vs. Texans Game Info and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET
- Where: Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts
- TV: ABC/ESPN
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Patriots vs. Texans Odds and Betting Info
- Spread favorite: Patriots (-3)
- Moneyline: Patriots (-177), Texans (+148)
- Total: 40.5 points
Patriots vs. Texans Prediction
- Pick ATS: Texans (+3)
- Pick OU: Over (40.5)
Prediction:
Patriots 23 - Texans 22
Prediction derived from a team strength comparison algorithm. Multiple factors such as strength of wins and scoring margin are used to make this projection.
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Patriots vs. Texans Betting Insights
- The Patriots went 12-5-0 ATS in the regular season, and are 1-0-0 in the playoffs.
- The Texans went 9-8-0 ATS in the regular season. Meanwhile, the team has a 1-0-0 against the spread in the postseason.
- New England has an ATS record of 8-2 when playing as at least 3-point favorites this season (regular season and playoffs).
- Houston has covered the spread three times in the regular season and playoffs (3-2 ATS) when playing as at least a 3-point underdog.
- The Patriots and their opponents combined to go over the point total 11 out of 17 times in the regular season, and zero of one in the playoffs.
- In Texans games during the regular season, combined scoring went over the point total six times. In the playoffs, zero of one games have topped the over.
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