NFL London Games: Texans vs. Jaguars NFL Expert Picks & Predictions (10/18)
Written by: Nate Hornung
Published: Fri Oct 16, 2026, 4:53 pm ET
Read Time: 5 minutes
nfl
Spread
Total
Moneyline
+2.5
-104
42.5
-110u
+125
Spread
Total
Moneyline
-2.0
-120
42
-110o
-145
For the third straight week, we get to start our NFL Sunday bright and early with some American football across the pond. In Week 4, the Colts beat the Commanders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and in Week 5 the Jaguars narrowly took down the Eagles on that same field. However this week, Jacksonville stays in London, as they move to Wembley Stadium for an AFC South divisional game against the Houston Texans. Get our expert NFL Picks in this matchup below.
Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Game Information
Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars look like one of the best teams in the NFL so far this season
Talking travel, the Jaguars have obviously been in England prior to their win last week. They are accustomed to everything, and I'm sure this team has established a routine playing over there so often. Might as well refer to them as the London Jaguars for these stretches overseas. After barely squeaking out a win over a banged up Eagles team, you'd expect them to focus a little harder this week, especially considering this is a divisional contest.
The Texans started 0-4, but I think they've identified the issues. Head Coach DeMeco Ryans is now calling the plays on the defensive side of the ball, and they looked incredible last week allowing just three points. Maybe it was because they played the Titans, but nevertheless, the offense has been fine. And it just got stronger.
Matchup Information – Houston vs. Jacksonville – October 18
- Venue & Location: Wembley Stadium (London, England)
- Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Kick Off: 9:30 a.m. Eastern
- Broadcast: NFL Network
Texans vs. Jaguars Betting Odds
Odds courtesy of BetOnline as of Friday, October 16, 2026 at 4:11 p.m. eastern.
Spread
- Texans +2.5 (-104)
- Jaguars -2.5 (-116)
Moneyline
- Texans +125
- Jaguars -145
Total
- Over 42.5 (-110)
- Under 42.5 (-110)
Texans vs. Jaguars NFL Analysis and Insights
Marvin Harrison Jr. is making his debut for the Texans overseas, boosting an already fantastic pass catching unit for C.J. Stroud. Nico Collins, Xavier Hutchinson, and Jaylin Noel all have at least 13 catches for over 225 receiving yards this year. Tight end Dalton Shultz leads all pass catchers with 24 receptions, and has gained over 240 yards as well. Even Kayshon Boutte has 12 catches for 153 yards. Now you add a former No. 4 overall pick into the mix, and there's no limit to what this offense can do.
However, they are going to be missing running back David Montgomery, so it's the Woody Marks show in the backfield. This Jaguars team just keeps on winning, they are much less banged up, and they've been over here plenty. I think they take it to Houston.
Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Expert Picks
CJ Stroud has thrown 185 passes this year without an interception. That changes in London.
Best Bet: C.J. Stroud Over 0.5 Interception (+107) BetOnline
The Jaguars rushing defense is one of the best in the league, arguably number one. Without Montgomery, against this trench unit, the Texans won't do anything on the ground. However since Harrison Jr will be out there, the Texans are going to be internally pressured to throw the ball and show that the trade was worth it. Too bad this Jaguars secondary is top five in interceptions forced. Thinking the volume will be there for him with plenty of attempts, I'm betting on Stroud tossing his first pick of the season. Jacksonville forced six total interceptions in their first four games; I think they can get one from C.J. on Sunday.
He had two against the Jags last season, and he is one of two QBs with over 150 pass attempts without an interception this year. The other is Jared Goff. Stroud has thrown the ball way too much to avoid being picked off any longer. I imagine he will be airing it out a ton on Sunday. In an unfamiliar environment against a defense that knows him, and one that has proven to read QBs well this year, I think he suffers his first INT of the season.
Still Want NFL Content?
Here at Betting News, we offer Free Expert Picks for every major sports league. We also host daily streams on our Twitch Channel with our best bets. Be sure to tune into everything we have going on at our Youtube, TikTok, and X pages as well. Be sure to follow my personal X account as well, @Shaggy_Bets for my full daily card.
- Expert NFL Picks
- Super Bowl XLI Predictions
- NFL Preseason News: Hamstring Injuries Piling Up
- New York Jets Win Total Picks
- The NFL Divisional Unders Theory
More NFL News
NFL Betting News
NFL Week 6 — Red Zone Report
NFL Betting News
NFL Week 5 Recap — Early Injury Report & Waiver Wire Adds
Get FREE Picks and Props Weekly
Sign up for
THE WEEKENDER NEWSLETTER
Nate has been a recreational sports bettor for about 5 years. In that time, he has grown to love the pursuit of winners and sticking it to The Man. Nate loves data and uses his understanding of numbers to help him be a more profitable sports gambler, however he will be the first to tell you this game is about more than just stats.
This site contains commercial content. We may be compensated for the links provided on this page. The content on this page is for informational purposes only. Betting News makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the information given or the outcome of any game or event.