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NFL Betting Preview: Bills vs Texans

The Buffalo Bills battle the Houston Texans in this Week 12 Thursday Night Football matchup at NRG Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 20:15 on Thursday, November 20.

Texans Good Value vs Bills

The Texans at +5.5 looks a great number for the underdogs when they face the Bills. Take the odds of -100 that this line gets covered.

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Texans Came Out on Top in Last H2H Matchup

Buffalo Bills claimed a victory in their previous game. A 44-32 home win occurred against Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Highmark Stadium. The Bills finished with 414 yards, including 317 passing and 97 rushing yards. The offense picked up 19 first downs and crossed the goal line 6 times.

Houston Texans have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest of these was on the road where Tennessee Titans were beaten 16-13 at Nissan Stadium. The Texans moved the ball for 315 yards, with 240 through the air and 75 on the ground. The offense moved the chains 20 times and reached the end zone once through the air.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 23-20 in favor of the Texans when they last played the Bills, with the matchup taking place at NRG Stadium. The Texans have won two of the past 3 games that these teams have played.

Quarterbacks

Bills vs Texans Prediction & Picks

This Bills vs Texans betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re making the Texans against the spread our pick for this NFL matchup. The line is favorably set at +5.5 and you can secure -100 that this happens.

It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming action along with the current form of each franchise. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our NFL picks.

Key Bills vs Texans stats:

  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Texans in 6 consecutive games at home.
  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Texans in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Texans in 18 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bills in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bills in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Texans in 2 of their last 3 games against Bills.

Texans +5.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 50% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Davis Mills Over 210.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

Davis Mills (Texans) is priced at -114 to reach over 210.5 passing yards. The line for him on the Overs looks attractive and bettors can get plenty of juice from this QB Passing Yards wager.

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Nico Collins Over 74.5 Receiving Yards -114 BetMGM logo

You can place a bet on Nico Collins (Texans) at -114 to rack up over 74.5 receiving yards. We can back him in the Player Receiving Yards market and hope the Over hits.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Texans +5.5
Totals Under 43.5
Passing Yards Davis Mills Over 210.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Texans to cover the +5.5 spread, Under 43.5 on the total and Davis Mills (Texans) to go Over 210.5 passing yards.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bills Bills logo 17 - 21 Texans logo Texans

A close matchup could be on the cards. We’ll wager the Texans to secure a 21-17 win at massive odds and this correct score prediction should hopefully be a fun one.

Bills vs Texans Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Bills Betting Favorites on the Moneyline

Sportsbooks’ favorites Buffalo Bills are regarded as likeliest victors for this game and the -278 about them triumphing means a 74% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. Houston Texans are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +225.

5.5 is the spread and 43.5 is the total points line. There are many ways to bet on the NFL including the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 43.5 at -110.

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James Cook Favorite to Score First TD

Favorite James Cook is available at +490 to be the First TD Scorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in this player to score the final touchdown.

Touchdown

Receiving Yards

Nico Collins (Texans)
Over 74.5
-114
Under 74.5
-114
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Khalil Shakir (Bills)
Over 43.5
-114
Under 43.5
-114
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Dalton Schultz (Texans)
Over 38.5
-114
Under 38.5
-114
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Jayden Higgins (Texans)
Over 27.5
-114
Under 27.5
-114
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Rushing Yards

Passing Yards

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Texans Own Five Victories From Previous Ten at Home

The Texans have five wins and five losses in the last 10 games at home, averaging 22.60 points on offense and surrendering 19.50 on defense.

The Bills own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 games away from home, averaging 29.30 points scored and 24.40 points allowed.

The Texans beat the Bills 23-20 in their most recent meeting at NRG Stadium.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O43.5 U43.5
Texans logo Texans Home Stats 5-5 42.10 22.60 19.50 4 6
Bills logo Bills Away Stats 5-5 53.70 29.30 24.40 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O43.5 = Games Over 43.5 Points
  • U43.5 = Games Under 43.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Game Stats
Last 10 Games
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Last 10 Games
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Team News

Buffalo Bills Injuries

Type
Name
Info
Tyler Bass
Hip
Christian Benford
Groin
Terrel Bernard
Ankle
Joey Bosa
Wrist
DeWayne Carter
Achilles
Tylan Grable
Concussion
Damar Hamlin
Pectoral
Mecole Hardman
Calf
Michael Hoecht
Achilles
Landon Jackson
Knee
Taron Johnson
Groin
Dalton Kincaid
Hamstring
Phidarian Mathis
Shoulder
Connor McGovern
Ankle
Ed Oliver
Biceps
Wande Owens
Undisclosed
Joshua Palmer
Knee
Jordan Phillips
Wrist
Taylor Rapp
Knee
Curtis Samuel
Elbow
Dorian Strong
Neck
Dorian Williams
Groin

Houston Texans Injuries

Type
Name
Info
Azeez Al-Shaair
Knee
Will Anderson
Ankle
Denico Autry
Knee
Trent Brown
Hand
Harrison Bryant
Neck
Ronald Darby
Undisclosed
Tank Dell
Knee - ACL + MCL
Folorunso Fatukasi
Shoulder
Kyonte Hamilton
Ankle
Jamal Hill
Hamstring
Kurt Hinish
Undisclosed
Tytus Howard
Ankle
Brevin Jordan
Knee
Joe Mixon
Foot
Jalen Pitre
Concussion
Jaylin Smith
Undisclosed
M.J. Stewart
Quadriceps
C.J. Stroud
Concussion
Darrell Taylor
Ankle
Jimmie Ward
Foot
Justin Watson
Achilles

Previous Buffalo Bills Lineups

16 Nov NFL
Buccaneers 32-44 Bills
09 Nov NFL
Bills 13-30 Dolphins
02 Nov NFL
Chiefs 21-28 Bills
26 Oct NFL
Bills 40-9 Panthers
13 Oct NFL
Bills 14-24 Falcons

Previous Houston Texans Lineups

16 Nov NFL
Texans 16-13 Titans
09 Nov NFL
Jaguars 29-36 Texans
02 Nov NFL
Broncos 18-15 Texans
26 Oct NFL
49ers 15-26 Texans
20 Oct NFL
Texans 19-27 Seahawks
NFL Standings Select Season
AFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Patriots 9 2 0 0.818 292 206 86 4-2-0 5-0-0 3-0-0 5-2-0 5-0-0 8W
Bills 7 3 0 0.700 292 229 63 5-1-0 2-2-0 2-2-0 4-2-0 3-2-0 1W
Dolphins 4 7 0 0.364 226 269 -43 3-3-0 1-4-0 2-2-0 2-6-0 3-2-0 2W
Jets 2 8 0 0.200 209 268 -59 1-5-0 1-3-0 0-3-0 2-5-0 2-3-0 1L
AFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Steelers 6 4 0 0.600 246 232 14 4-2-0 2-2-0 2-1-0 5-2-0 2-3-0 1W
Ravens 5 5 0 0.500 252 251 1 2-3-0 3-2-0 2-0-0 3-3-0 4-1-0 4W
Bengals 3 7 0 0.300 228 334 -106 2-3-0 1-4-0 2-1-0 3-3-0 1-4-0 3L
Browns 2 8 0 0.200 162 234 -72 2-3-0 0-5-0 0-4-0 1-6-0 1-4-0 3L
AFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Colts 8 2 0 0.800 321 206 115 6-0-0 2-2-0 2-0-0 6-1-0 4-1-0 1W
Jaguars 6 4 0 0.600 240 226 14 4-2-0 2-2-0 1-1-0 4-2-0 2-3-0 1W
Texans 5 5 0 0.500 220 163 57 3-2-0 2-3-0 3-1-0 4-2-0 3-2-0 2W
Titans 1 9 0 0.100 143 273 -130 0-5-0 1-4-0 0-4-0 0-8-0 0-5-0 5L
AFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Broncos 9 2 0 0.818 257 192 65 6-0-0 3-2-0 2-1-0 6-2-0 5-0-0 8W
Chargers 7 4 0 0.636 246 238 8 4-2-0 3-2-0 3-0-0 6-2-0 3-2-0 1L
Chiefs 5 5 0 0.500 254 181 73 4-1-0 1-4-0 1-2-0 2-4-0 3-2-0 2L
Raiders 2 8 0 0.200 155 253 -98 1-4-0 1-4-0 0-3-0 2-5-0 1-4-0 4L
NFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Eagles 8 2 0 0.800 234 201 33 4-1-0 4-1-0 2-1-0 7-1-0 4-1-0 4W
Cowboys 4 5 1 0.400 296 293 3 2-1-1 2-4-0 2-1-0 2-4-1 2-3-0 1W
Commanders 3 8 0 0.273 236 296 -60 2-3-0 1-5-0 1-1-0 1-6-0 0-5-0 6L
Giants 2 9 0 0.182 237 300 -63 2-3-0 0-6-0 1-3-0 1-7-0 0-5-0 5L
NFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Bears 7 3 0 0.700 258 264 -6 3-1-0 4-2-0 1-2-0 5-2-0 4-1-0 3W
Packers 6 3 1 0.600 240 196 44 3-2-0 3-1-1 1-0-0 4-2-1 3-2-0 1W
Lions 6 4 0 0.600 292 216 76 3-1-0 3-3-0 1-2-0 3-3-0 2-3-0 1L
Vikings 4 6 0 0.400 218 232 -14 1-4-0 3-2-0 2-1-0 2-3-0 1-4-0 2L
NFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Buccaneers 6 4 0 0.600 252 250 2 2-2-0 4-2-0 2-0-0 4-2-0 2-3-0 2L
Panthers 6 5 0 0.545 207 249 -42 3-2-0 3-3-0 2-1-0 4-2-0 3-2-0 1W
Falcons 3 7 0 0.300 195 239 -44 2-3-0 1-4-0 0-3-0 2-4-0 0-5-0 5L
Saints 2 8 0 0.200 155 250 -95 1-4-0 1-4-0 1-1-0 2-6-0 1-4-0 1W
NFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Rams 8 2 0 0.800 272 172 100 4-1-0 4-1-0 2-1-0 3-2-0 5-0-0 5W
Seahawks 7 3 0 0.700 294 193 101 3-2-0 4-1-0 2-2-0 4-3-0 4-1-0 1L
49ers 7 4 0 0.636 261 252 9 2-2-0 5-2-0 4-1-0 7-2-0 3-2-0 1W
Cardinals 3 7 0 0.300 224 256 -32 1-4-0 2-3-0 0-4-0 3-5-0 1-4-0 2L
AFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Broncos 9 2 0 0.818 257 192 65 6-0-0 3-2-0 2-1-0 6-2-0 5-0-0 8W
Patriots 9 2 0 0.818 292 206 86 4-2-0 5-0-0 3-0-0 5-2-0 5-0-0 8W
Colts 8 2 0 0.800 321 206 115 6-0-0 2-2-0 2-0-0 6-1-0 4-1-0 1W
Steelers 6 4 0 0.600 246 232 14 4-2-0 2-2-0 2-1-0 5-2-0 2-3-0 1W
Bills 7 3 0 0.700 292 229 63 5-1-0 2-2-0 2-2-0 4-2-0 3-2-0 1W
Chargers 7 4 0 0.636 246 238 8 4-2-0 3-2-0 3-0-0 6-2-0 3-2-0 1L
Jaguars 6 4 0 0.600 240 226 14 4-2-0 2-2-0 1-1-0 4-2-0 2-3-0 1W
Texans 5 5 0 0.500 220 163 57 3-2-0 2-3-0 3-1-0 4-2-0 3-2-0 2W
Chiefs 5 5 0 0.500 254 181 73 4-1-0 1-4-0 1-2-0 2-4-0 3-2-0 2L
Ravens 5 5 0 0.500 252 251 1 2-3-0 3-2-0 2-0-0 3-3-0 4-1-0 4W
Dolphins 4 7 0 0.364 226 269 -43 3-3-0 1-4-0 2-2-0 2-6-0 3-2-0 2W
Bengals 3 7 0 0.300 228 334 -106 2-3-0 1-4-0 2-1-0 3-3-0 1-4-0 3L
Raiders 2 8 0 0.200 155 253 -98 1-4-0 1-4-0 0-3-0 2-5-0 1-4-0 4L
Jets 2 8 0 0.200 209 268 -59 1-5-0 1-3-0 0-3-0 2-5-0 2-3-0 1L
Browns 2 8 0 0.200 162 234 -72 2-3-0 0-5-0 0-4-0 1-6-0 1-4-0 3L
Titans 1 9 0 0.100 143 273 -130 0-5-0 1-4-0 0-4-0 0-8-0 0-5-0 5L
NFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Eagles 8 2 0 0.800 234 201 33 4-1-0 4-1-0 2-1-0 7-1-0 4-1-0 4W
Rams 8 2 0 0.800 272 172 100 4-1-0 4-1-0 2-1-0 3-2-0 5-0-0 5W
Bears 7 3 0 0.700 258 264 -6 3-1-0 4-2-0 1-2-0 5-2-0 4-1-0 3W
Buccaneers 6 4 0 0.600 252 250 2 2-2-0 4-2-0 2-0-0 4-2-0 2-3-0 2L
Seahawks 7 3 0 0.700 294 193 101 3-2-0 4-1-0 2-2-0 4-3-0 4-1-0 1L
Packers 6 3 1 0.600 240 196 44 3-2-0 3-1-1 1-0-0 4-2-1 3-2-0 1W
49ers 7 4 0 0.636 261 252 9 2-2-0 5-2-0 4-1-0 7-2-0 3-2-0 1W
Lions 6 4 0 0.600 292 216 76 3-1-0 3-3-0 1-2-0 3-3-0 2-3-0 1L
Panthers 6 5 0 0.545 207 249 -42 3-2-0 3-3-0 2-1-0 4-2-0 3-2-0 1W
Vikings 4 6 0 0.400 218 232 -14 1-4-0 3-2-0 2-1-0 2-3-0 1-4-0 2L
Cowboys 4 5 1 0.400 296 293 3 2-1-1 2-4-0 2-1-0 2-4-1 2-3-0 1W
Cardinals 3 7 0 0.300 224 256 -32 1-4-0 2-3-0 0-4-0 3-5-0 1-4-0 2L
Falcons 3 7 0 0.300 195 239 -44 2-3-0 1-4-0 0-3-0 2-4-0 0-5-0 5L
Commanders 3 8 0 0.273 236 296 -60 2-3-0 1-5-0 1-1-0 1-6-0 0-5-0 6L
Saints 2 8 0 0.200 155 250 -95 1-4-0 1-4-0 1-1-0 2-6-0 1-4-0 1W
Giants 2 9 0 0.182 237 300 -63 2-3-0 0-6-0 1-3-0 1-7-0 0-5-0 5L
NFL Team W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Broncos 9 2 0 0.818 257 192 65 6-0-0 3-2-0 2-1-0 6-2-0 5-0-0 8W
Patriots 9 2 0 0.818 292 206 86 4-2-0 5-0-0 3-0-0 5-2-0 5-0-0 8W
Colts 8 2 0 0.800 321 206 115 6-0-0 2-2-0 2-0-0 6-1-0 4-1-0 1W
Rams 8 2 0 0.800 272 172 100 4-1-0 4-1-0 2-1-0 3-2-0 5-0-0 5W
Eagles 8 2 0 0.800 234 201 33 4-1-0 4-1-0 2-1-0 7-1-0 4-1-0 4W
Bills 7 3 0 0.700 292 229 63 5-1-0 2-2-0 2-2-0 4-2-0 3-2-0 1W
Bears 7 3 0 0.700 258 264 -6 3-1-0 4-2-0 1-2-0 5-2-0 4-1-0 3W
Seahawks 7 3 0 0.700 294 193 101 3-2-0 4-1-0 2-2-0 4-3-0 4-1-0 1L
Packers 6 3 1 0.600 240 196 44 3-2-0 3-1-1 1-0-0 4-2-1 3-2-0 1W
Chargers 7 4 0 0.636 246 238 8 4-2-0 3-2-0 3-0-0 6-2-0 3-2-0 1L
49ers 7 4 0 0.636 261 252 9 2-2-0 5-2-0 4-1-0 7-2-0 3-2-0 1W
Lions 6 4 0 0.600 292 216 76 3-1-0 3-3-0 1-2-0 3-3-0 2-3-0 1L
Jaguars 6 4 0 0.600 240 226 14 4-2-0 2-2-0 1-1-0 4-2-0 2-3-0 1W
Steelers 6 4 0 0.600 246 232 14 4-2-0 2-2-0 2-1-0 5-2-0 2-3-0 1W
Buccaneers 6 4 0 0.600 252 250 2 2-2-0 4-2-0 2-0-0 4-2-0 2-3-0 2L
Panthers 6 5 0 0.545 207 249 -42 3-2-0 3-3-0 2-1-0 4-2-0 3-2-0 1W
Ravens 5 5 0 0.500 252 251 1 2-3-0 3-2-0 2-0-0 3-3-0 4-1-0 4W
Texans 5 5 0 0.500 220 163 57 3-2-0 2-3-0 3-1-0 4-2-0 3-2-0 2W
Chiefs 5 5 0 0.500 254 181 73 4-1-0 1-4-0 1-2-0 2-4-0 3-2-0 2L
Cowboys 4 5 1 0.400 296 293 3 2-1-1 2-4-0 2-1-0 2-4-1 2-3-0 1W
Vikings 4 6 0 0.400 218 232 -14 1-4-0 3-2-0 2-1-0 2-3-0 1-4-0 2L
Dolphins 4 7 0 0.364 226 269 -43 3-3-0 1-4-0 2-2-0 2-6-0 3-2-0 2W
Cardinals 3 7 0 0.300 224 256 -32 1-4-0 2-3-0 0-4-0 3-5-0 1-4-0 2L
Falcons 3 7 0 0.300 195 239 -44 2-3-0 1-4-0 0-3-0 2-4-0 0-5-0 5L
Bengals 3 7 0 0.300 228 334 -106 2-3-0 1-4-0 2-1-0 3-3-0 1-4-0 3L
Commanders 3 8 0 0.273 236 296 -60 2-3-0 1-5-0 1-1-0 1-6-0 0-5-0 6L
Browns 2 8 0 0.200 162 234 -72 2-3-0 0-5-0 0-4-0 1-6-0 1-4-0 3L
Raiders 2 8 0 0.200 155 253 -98 1-4-0 1-4-0 0-3-0 2-5-0 1-4-0 4L
Saints 2 8 0 0.200 155 250 -95 1-4-0 1-4-0 1-1-0 2-6-0 1-4-0 1W
Jets 2 8 0 0.200 209 268 -59 1-5-0 1-3-0 0-3-0 2-5-0 2-3-0 1L
Giants 2 9 0 0.182 237 300 -63 2-3-0 0-6-0 1-3-0 1-7-0 0-5-0 5L
Titans 1 9 0 0.100 143 273 -130 0-5-0 1-4-0 0-4-0 0-8-0 0-5-0 5L