NFL division round betting: Odds, picks, DFS plays for Texans-Patriots - ESPN

In Sunday's AFC divisional game, the Houston Texans travel to Foxborough, Massachusetts, for a matchup with Mike Vrabel's New England Patriots. With both teams coming off wild-card wins — and both featuring top-10 defenses — let's take a closer look at the personnel and anticipated game plans.

Matt Bowen breaks it down and offers his take, and Liz Loza, Pamela Maldonado, Eric Moody and Seth Walder share their best bets, analysis and DFS plays to help you get in on the action.

Note: Odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook and subject to change.

Bowen: With Nico Collins (concussion) out, Christian Kirk, who had 144 yards receiving in the wild-card win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, Xavier Hutchinson and rookie Jayden Higgins will move up as targets for quarterback C.J. Stroud. With a Houston rushing attack featuring Woody Marks and a heavy zone-scheme approach, the Texans can mirror the pass game to set up play-action throws for Stroud, as they will have to generate explosive plays down the field.

Edge: Patriots

Best bet: Woody Marks OVER 53.5 rushing yards (-110). Marks has rushed for at least 70 yards in two of his past three games, including 112 yards versus Pittsburgh last week. I see a Texans offense that is going to focus on the run game.

Bowen: Led by quarterback Drake Maye, the Patriots will need answers for man coverage and two-deep zone versus a loaded Texans defense. Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels can scheme for Maye to play as a three-level ball distributor, while running backs Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson have the dual-threat ability to make impact plays for this offense.

Edge: Texans

Best bet: Rhamondre Stevenson OVER 21.5 receiving yards (-112). Stevenson has 55 or more receiving yards in