Week 3 predictions

Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts

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Week 3, 2026 · Sunday, Sep 27, 5:00 PM · closed

Houston Texans
0–1 · Elo 1556 · C.J. Stroud
Elo: HOU 56%Spread: HOU 57%
Indianapolis Colts
0–1 · Elo 1472 · Daniel Jones · Home

What the forecasters say

ForecasterFavorsINDHOUNote
EloHOU 56%44%56%IND 1472 vs HOU 1556, implied spread IND +1.7
Closing spreadHOU 57%43%57%IND +2.5
The blendHOU 59%41%59%

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The spot: Tight agreement

Elo and the market agree on the favorite within 4 points. Over 24 seasons (2,312 games) favorites here won 69.2% against a 67.7% forecast; in 2023–25 it ran hotter, 74% against 66%. Lean a little toward the favorite. The blend adds 2 points.

Houston Texans over the Colts: Elo 56%, market 57%. Tight agreement: go above both.

Details

Line movement

No market has priced this game yet. Kalshi and Polymarket usually list games about a week out; sportsbooks earlier.