NFL betting lines handicappers may have their selection of two young, up and coming contenders in theNFL betting matchup between the 49ers and Texans from Houston. NFL betting lines opened using the Houston Texans as 3 point favorites with a NFL betting total of 44 in this inter-conference affair.

The San Francisco 49ers are coming off a significantly needed bye week just after their worst performance of the year versus the NFL betting lines in a 10-45 house loss towards the Atlanta Falcons on October 11.  The 49ers now have a NFL betting record of 3-2 straight up and 4-1 against the NFL football betting board.

The Houston Texans are coming off their greatest win in the season with the NFL betting lines as they beat the Cincinnati Bengals 28-17 as 4 point road dogs last Sunday.  The Texans now have a NFL betting lines record of 3-3 both straight up and against the spread.

San Francisco 49ers top draft choose Michael Crabtree is predicted to possess a considerable role in this matchup with the NFL betting lines as he has now had 3 weeks of practice with the team.  Crabtree is expected to give the 49ers a a great deal required game breaker on offense. The Texans 3-3 start is tied for the most effective in team history. Houston entered the season as a preferred with the NFL betting lines to make the playoffs for the first time ever.

Houston quarterback Matt Schaub comes with an impressive QB rating of 102.7 with 1810 yards passing as well as a 14/5 touchdown to interception ratio.  Houston’s ground attack need to boost considerably, having said that, if the Texans are to have success using the NFL betting lines.  The Texans rank 30th in rushing yards and that is putting more pressure on Schaub.

The 49ers defense will present a superb challenge for the Texans because it ranks 13th in points allowed and 7th against the rush.  Coach Mike Singletary stresses a difficult hitting punishing defense.

The 49ers will require better offensive production for accomplishment with the NFL betting lines as they rank 29th in total yards so far.  Quarterback Shaun Hill has a mediocre 80.7 QB rating but brings intangible expertise for the job because the 49ers win with him. San Francisco has gotten the cash in 4 out of their last 5 road games while the Texans have paid out gamblers in 4 out of their last 6 games at home.