{"id":24019,"date":"2023-10-04T11:07:20","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T15:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/?p=24019"},"modified":"2023-10-04T11:07:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T15:07:22","slug":"falcons-vs-texans-predictions-picks-and-best-odds-week-5-free-nfl-picks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/nfl\/falcons-vs-texans-predictions-picks-and-best-odds-week-5-free-nfl-picks\/","title":{"rendered":"Falcons vs Texans Predictions, Picks and Best Odds &#8211; Week 5 Free NFL Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Falcons vs Texans Prediction: The Betting Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wt.buzz\/tgs\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"wt.buzz\/tgs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Goldsheet<\/a> offers their expert betting prediction and picks for Falcons vs Texans Week 5 kicking off on October 8th at 1:00pm ET. What are they looking at from a betting perspective? 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Game Info<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Sunday, October 8<\/th><th>NFL Week 5 Betting Notes (Courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/wlwilliamhillus.adsrv.eacdn.com\/C.ashx?btag=a_11692b_2550c_&amp;affid=299&amp;siteid=11692&amp;adid=2550&amp;c=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caesars<\/a>)<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Spread:<\/td><td>Atlanta Falcons -2 vs Houston Texans<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total:<\/td><td>41.5 (Over -110 \/ Under -110)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Game Time:<\/td><td>1:00pm ET \/ 10:00am PT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arena:<\/td><td>Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TV:<\/td><td>FOX<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Falcons vs Texans Pick:  The Betting Analysis <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><div  style=\"display: block; 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Our NFL football handicapping experts discuss the opening weekend from a sports betting perspective, sharing their picks and predictions vs. the current odds. #nflpicks #nflpredictions #nflbetting Atlanta Falcons vs. Houston Texans Week 5 Betting Preview Date: October 8, 2023 Time: 1:00pm ET Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA Watch on TV: Catch the game live on FOX. Twitter Hashtags: #AtlantaFalcons #HoustonTexans Current Spread and Total: Falcons -1.5 with a total of 41. Interesting Facts: The Atlanta Falcons, with a history of high-flying offenses, have been known for their talented wide receivers. 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We knew C.J. Stroud had all the tools to be a good NFL QB, but he is miles ahead in his development and looks like a star in the making. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stroud only completed 53% of his passes, but he avoided any sacks, had two touchdowns, and did not turn the football over. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stroud made great decisions and throws when he needed to, and he led the Texans to 30 points against a stout Steelers defense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of defense, DeMeco Ryans and the Texans defense deserve a ton of credit. They did not allow a touchdown, held PIT to 12 first downs and 225 yards, got three sacks, and forced a turnover. The Texans need to be taken seriously at 2-2 with two big wins under their belt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><div  style=\"display: block; margin: 0px auto;\"  id=\"_ytid_28627\"  width=\"870\" height=\"489\"  data-origwidth=\"870\" data-origheight=\"489\" data-facadesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sHGPJoqXENw?enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=1&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;hl=en_US&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__ epyt-facade  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-spai-excluded=\"true\" class=\"epyt-facade-poster skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\"  alt=\"GoldSheet TV NFL Week 5 Predictions and Betting Picks | Cowboys vs 49ers | Jaguars vs Bills\"  src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/sHGPJoqXENw\/maxresdefault.jpg\"  \/><button class=\"epyt-facade-play\" aria-label=\"Play\"><svg data-no-lazy=\"1\" height=\"100%\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" width=\"100%\"><path class=\"ytp-large-play-button-bg\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\" fill=\"#f00\"><\/path><path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div><\/div><span itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><meta itemprop=\"embedUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sHGPJoqXENw\"><meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"GoldSheet TV NFL Week 5 Predictions and Betting Picks | Cowboys vs 49ers | Jaguars vs Bills\"><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"\ud83c\udfc8 The Cowboys and 49ers renew their rivalry in Week 5 in a Sunday Night Football clash. What can we expect in this matchup of NFC titans? GoldSheet Director of Analytical Content Eric Pauly joins Dan Alexander to discuss the NFL Week 5 betting slate, including Cowboys vs 49ers, Texans vs Falcons, Jaguars vs Bills and more! Founded in 1957, GoldSheet is the country&#039;s longest-running sports betting newsletter. After delivering ground-breaking football and basketball analysis for six decades, WagerTalk Media is bringing the iconic publication into the digital age by delivering the trends and angles that bettors have come to expect from GoldSheet, paired with new-age analytics to keep up with the ever-growing sports betting industry. #football | #nfl | #sportsbetting | #nflweek5 \u25ba GoldSheet: https:\/\/twitter.com\/thegoldsheet \u25ba WagerTalk: https:\/\/twitter.com\/WagerTalk \u25ba Eric Pauly: https:\/\/twitter.com\/slimeaction \u25ba Dan Alexander: https:\/\/twitter.com\/NeubyTalks \ud83d\udc4d Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to GoldSheet TV; \ud83d\udd14 CLICK the Bell and never miss an episode! \ud83d\udc4d Stay connected with GoldSheet \ud83d\udc26 Twitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/thegoldsheet \ud83d\udcf8 Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/the_goldsheet\"><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/sHGPJoqXENw\/0.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT32M20S\"><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2023-10-03T18:28:17Z\"><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Falcons Football Preview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After three straight solid efforts to begin their season, the Falcons laid an egg in London. We knew Desmond Ridder was limited, but he looked flat-out terrible in London. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He threw two interceptions that were awful throws, he was sacked four times, and he lost a fumble. Our prior notions about this Atlanta team were confirmed the last two weeks: if the Falcons are losing, Ridder is not good enough of a passer to get this team back into the game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They could not do it against a mediocre Lions defense and looked even worse against a worse Jaguars defense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Atlanta hosts the red-hot Texans this Sunday, and this game could go either way. Atlanta\u2019s defense deserves credit for how they have played all season, and if they can take advantage of Stroud and establish the run against this poor run defense of Houston, Ridder will not have to participate in this game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if Stroud can get Houston out to a hot start, the Texans have shown that they are competitive defensively and can certainly hold Desmond Ridder down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Falcons vs Texans Prediction: The PICK <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Atlanta opened as a 2.5-point home favorite, and the line makes sense. At first glance, a great way to play this game would be to tease up the Texans to +8.5, considering the total is 41 points &#8211; Houston could be a great advantage teaser leg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This game was bet down to Atlanta -1, further confirming how this game is a toss-up. The Texans are 2-2 SU and 2-2 ATS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Falcons are 2-2 SU and 2-2 ATS. 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We knew C.J. Stroud had all the tools to be a good NFL QB, but he is miles ahead in his development and looks like a star in the making. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Stroud only completed 53% of his passes, but he avoided any sacks, had two touchdowns, and did not turn the football over. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Stroud made great decisions and throws when he needed to, and he led the Texans to 30 points against a stout Steelers defense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of defense, DeMeco Ryans and the Texans defense deserve a ton of credit. They did not allow a touchdown, held PIT to 12 first downs and 225 yards, got three sacks, and forced a turnover. The Texans need to be taken seriously at 2-2 with two big wins under their belt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<iframe src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sHGPJoqXENw?origin=https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com'><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Falcons Football Preview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>After three straight solid efforts to begin their season, the Falcons laid an egg in London. We knew Desmond Ridder was limited, but he looked flat-out terrible in London. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>He threw two interceptions that were awful throws, he was sacked four times, and he lost a fumble. Our prior notions about this Atlanta team were confirmed the last two weeks: if the Falcons are losing, Ridder is not good enough of a passer to get this team back into the game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>They could not do it against a mediocre Lions defense and looked even worse against a worse Jaguars defense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Atlanta hosts the red-hot Texans this Sunday, and this game could go either way. Atlanta\u2019s defense deserves credit for how they have played all season, and if they can take advantage of Stroud and establish the run against this poor run defense of Houston, Ridder will not have to participate in this game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if Stroud can get Houston out to a hot start, the Texans have shown that they are competitive defensively and can certainly hold Desmond Ridder down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Falcons vs Texans Prediction: The PICK <\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Atlanta opened as a 2.5-point home favorite, and the line makes sense. At first glance, a great way to play this game would be to tease up the Texans to +8.5, considering the total is 41 points - Houston could be a great advantage teaser leg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>This game was bet down to Atlanta -1, further confirming how this game is a toss-up. The Texans are 2-2 SU and 2-2 ATS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Falcons are 2-2 SU and 2-2 ATS. 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