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Broncos vs Texans NFL Pick: Houston Faces Uphill Battle in AFC South (Nov 2)

Published Oct 30, 5:33pm ET by

Keith McCarthy - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer

Last updated Oct 30, 5:33pm ET

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  • The Broncos surged to another impressive win on Sunday, stomping Dallas in a 44-22 result.
  • Houston continued to show improvement in their 26-15 victory over the banged-up 49ers.
  • These two teams last faced off on December 3, 2021, in a game that the Texans won 22-17.

The Broncos and Texans clash in a meeting between AFC playoff hopefuls. Denver continues to compete at a high level, while Houston is starting to heat up after a slow start to the season.

Houston Texans vs. Denver Broncos Overview Watch On: FOX

DATE & TIME

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2025 @ 1:00 PM ET
Houston Texans
NRG STADIUM
HOUSTON, TX
Denver Broncos
GAME ODDS
BetOnline
Houston Texans -1.5 (-105)
Denver Broncos +1.5 (-105)

Broncos Continue to Excel

The Broncos won their 5th game in a row on Sunday, improving to 6-2 on the season. Still atop the AFC West, Denver holds an undefeated home record and one the NFL's best point differentials. In their blowout win over the Cowboys, the offense was once again at their very best. Rookie RB RJ Harvey had a breakout game, reaching the end zone three times in the stellar victory. He'll aim to keep it up in Houston.

Texans Aim to Build on Momentum

Houston holds a +50 point differential despite their 3-4 record, aided by much more consistent play as of late. This rejuvenation has opened a path for the Texans to make a postseason push, but claiming the division from the surging 7-1 Colts will not be an easy task. While their defense has been sensational all year, the offense has been inconsistent. QB C.J. Stroud needs to continue improving his game each week.

Injury / Suspension
PLAYER STATUS
RB Joe Mixon - Houston Texans INJURED

Broncos vs Texans NFL Pick

The Broncos and Texans meet in what should be a close game. This one should stay pretty low-scoring, with two of the best defenses in the league facing off. Houston has a chance to lean into their homefield advantage and current momentum, but that may not be enough to end Denver's winning streak. The Broncos continue to excel, so taking them as underdogs against the up-and-down Texans is an easy pick.

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Denver Broncos +1.5
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