Written By: Evan PerkinsAn appealing NFL preseason showdown is coming up soon. The Los Angeles Rams (2-0) will battle the Houston Texans (2-1) on Saturday, August 24, at 1:00 PM ET at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Texans are favored by -6.5 (-105).
The Rams have won their first two preseason games and are aiming to extend that streak. Their most recent success was a 13-9 grind against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Stetson Bennett (quarterback) has played inconsistently in these first two battles. But he helped seal the win against the Chargers with a touchdown late in the fourth quarter. He must take charge of the offense early to set them on the right path.
The offense averages 13.0 points a game and has acquired 26 points total. They will need a more robust performance against a Texans team that has shown no issues on the offensive end.
Their defense has allowed 21 points, which amounts to 10.5 points a game. If their defense is this strong heading into this matchup, they might not have to worry about the offense picking up the slack.
The Texans have won their last two games after falling short in the opener against the Chicago Bears (21-17). In their most recent win, they easily defeated the New York Giants in a 28-10 battle.
Case Keemun has thrown for 191 yards and has completed 19 of 28 pass attempts. In addition, he has landed two touchdowns and has not had an interception. Wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson will be expected to perform well; he has eight receptions for 80 yards.
The offense has blossomed into a flow that could be dangerous against weaker defensive teams. They have scored a total of 65 points, which is 21.6 points each game.
Defensively, the Texans have been solid, allowing 43 points. This amounts to 14.3 points a game, which is close to what the Rams have been averaging on offense. If they get out to an early lead and can hold the Rams to single digits in the first half, they have an excellent chance to cover the spread.
MyBookie provides the best NFL preseason odds for the Los Angeles Rams vs. Houston Texans match. The Texans have strong positive momentum coming in and are 6.5-point favorites.
The Texans have found their stride on the offensive end after making adjustments in their opener of the season. They are poised to make solid strides, keep possession of the ball, and have a home advantage.
