NFL Underdog Player Predictions for Texans vs. Patriots (1/18)
Texans vs. Patriots: Below are three of the best picks on Underdog according to our projections team for the Texans vs. Patriots game on January 18, 2026. Using factors like advanced participation data, the latest efficiency analytics, historical trends, and advanced matchup factors, every single pick is going to be based on what our projections say is a meaningful edge. Get access to all of these picks, including much more, by subscribing to the RotoGrinders Props & Pick’em package.
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Below, I’ll detail how I’m approaching things on Underdog for Texans vs. Patriots.
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Underdog Top NFL Picks for Texans vs. Patriots
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top NFL DFS picks on Underdog for Texans vs. Patriots:
- Kyle Williams higher than 0.5 Receptions
- Xavier Hutchinson lower than 29.5 Receiving Yards
- Jayden Higgins lower than 42.5 Receiving Yards
Texans vs. Patriots NFL Underdog Predictions
Kyle Williams higher than 0.5 Receptions
The receptions projection for Kyle Williams looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 0.5 compares favorably based on our NFL simulations. This pick projects to hit 65.1% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 7.3% edge.
Xavier Hutchinson lower than 29.5 Receiving Yards
The receiving yards projection for Xavier Hutchinson looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 29.5 compares favorably based on our NFL simulations. This pick projects to hit 63.6% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 5.8% edge.
Jayden Higgins lower than 42.5 Receiving Yards
The receiving yards projection for Jayden Higgins looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 42.5 compares favorably based on our NFL simulations. This pick projects to hit 63.5% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 5.7% edge.
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