How will the Colts Approach Week 17?

[Arky]

After spending a couple of days in limbo at 4.5, the spread has officially come out as Texans by 7. Sounds about right.

There was a time a few years back when you could make money the last two weeks of the NFL season betting dogs against teams that had clinched playoff spots. Due to human nature or what, teams that clinch almost always have a letdown (which may partly explain the miserable Vikings game). The books have gotten wise in this day and age and it's gotten tougher to hit these...... Texans, however, legitimately have a very good reason to win this upcoming game.... Texans won the first meeting by 12 at home - move it to Indy, Texans with something to play for, Indy not much to play for, keep the spread out of 8-9 range for the road team to discourage heavy home team betting and yeah, 7 is about right... I'm thinking the Texans cover the spread here..... but I also thought they would do well in New England....