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Originally Posted by Arky
I think you can probably expect the Texans to be underdogs the remainder of their post season play. Whether it's the Dolphins, Raiders or Chiefs who they face in the Wild Card round, the #4 seed Texans will probably be the underdog.
Of the Texans 6 losses, the three before the bye were decided by 27, 18 and 18 points (Pats, Vikes, Broncos respectively - all on the road).
The three game losing streak they had in Weeks 11-13 after the bye was decided by 7, 8, and 8 points (Raiders, Chargers, Packers respectively with the Charger game as their only home loss).
Of the Texans 9 wins, only the Bears game in Week 1 went over a victory margin of 7 pts. All others were won by 7 pts or less. Thus you have a first place team with the crazy point differential of -42.
Your 2016 Houston Texans = "If we beat ya, it ain't gonna be by much".
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I doubt they'd be underdogs against Matt Moore and Miami. Betting lines are not actual predictions, but rather attempts to get even money bet on each side. Miami is even less exciting and nationally known than the Texans, so I can't see Miami and Matt Moore favored in a road playoff game. But Matt McGloin helms a well covered Raiders team, so I'd not be surprised by a Raiders by a point type of line.