Nico Collins Touchdowns Prop is currently Over/Under 0.5 (+144/-147).
Key Factors
Favors Over
At the present time, the 7th-most pass-focused offense in the NFL (63.1% in a neutral context) according to the projection model is the Texans.
Accounting for the game dynamics and the underlying play styles of each team, this game is anticipated by our trusted projection set to have 132.4 offensive plays called: the 4th-highest number on the slate this week.
The passing offenses of both teams (as it relates to both volume and effectiveness) ought to benefit from the calm "weather" conditions (i.e. no wind) inside this dome, while run volume may fall-off.
Nico Collins has been a key part of his team's offense near the end zone, earning a Red Zone Target Share of 23.8% this year, which ranks him in the 90th percentile among WRs.
As it relates to air yards, Nico Collins ranks in the lofty 94th percentile among wide receivers this year, totaling an impressive 100.0 per game.
Favors Under
With a 10-point advantage, the Texans are a huge favorite in this week's contest, suggesting much more of a focus on rushing than their normal game plan.
Nico Collins, who has received 5.6% of his team's carries near the end zone this year (97th percentile), is fortunate to be in the unique position (for a WR) of being involved in the Texans red zone running game.
The Houston Texans O-line profiles as the 8th-worst in the NFL this year in protecting the quarterback, which has a negative effect on all pass game statistics across the board.