BETWEEN THE LINES

Three reasons to like TEXANS-COLTS OVER (49)

The Colts average 403 yards of offense a game, and the Texans average 374 yards.

Defensively, both give up nearly as much yardage, and the Colts have several key injuries on defense.

The Colts have topped 30 points in four of their past five games, and the Texans failed to score 20 points only once -- in their opener.

Three reasons to like Chargers-Giants over (48)

Here are two defenses that have underachieved this season. Both secondaries should be put to the test.

In their past three games, the Giants have given up an average of 37 points.

The Chargers are not much better, giving up more than 30 points three times, and four of their past six have gone over the total.

LAST WEEK: 2-0

SEASON: 8-8