The New England Patriots will hit the highway in week thirteen to face the Houston Texans in an NFL pro football game slated for Sunday afternoon.

Start time from Houston is set for 1PM Eastern Time with national television coverage provided by CBS TV.


The betting odds from this NFL contest have the road side New England Patriots favored by –7 1/2 points with an over under line of 47 points.

New England improves to 8-3 on the season after a 34-31 home overtime win to the Denver Broncos as a -1 point home favorite. The game total landed over 54 points. New England was able to overcome a 24-0 first half deficit in the win.

The Patriots offense produced 440 yards with 116 rushing on 31 carries. Tom Brady hit on 34 of 50 passes for 344 yards and three touchdowns. The team got into the end zone four times in six red zone drives. On defense the Patriots allowed the Denver offense 412 yards with 280 rushing on 48 carries.

Houston has lost nine straight to fall to 2-9 on the 2013 campaign following a 13-6 home defeat last week to the Jacksonville Jaguars as a -10 ½ point wagering favorite. The game total landed under 44 points. The Texans were down 10-3 at the half and can only push across a second half field goal.

The Houston offense produced 218 yards with 77 rushing on 21 carries. Case Keenum completed 18 of 34 throws for 169 yards and a pick. Dennis Johnson ran for 74 yards on 13 carries. The Texans had just one red zone trip against the Jaguars and could not get into the end zone. On defense Houston gave up 333 yards to the Jacksonville offense with 118 rushing on 28 attempts.