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NFL Betting Preview: Bills vs Texans

The Buffalo Bills face the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 13:00 on Sunday, September 13.

Should We Go Over or Under the Total?

Over 44.5 points seems like a realistic outcome when the Texans go up against the Bills. We’re taking odds of -118 on the basis that the total line is too low.

Texans Won Previous H2H Clash

Buffalo Bills were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 33-30 reverse against Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. The Bills finished with 449 total yards, breaking down to 266 passing and 183 rushing yards. The offense managed 28 first downs and found the end zone 3 times.

Houston Texans were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 28-16 reverse against New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. The Texans moved the ball for 241 yards, including 193 passing and 48 rushing yards. The offense produced 16 first downs to go along with a single touchdown.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Texans are bidding for a third successive win against the Bills. They previously won 23-20 and 23-19 at NRG Stadium. In the past 4 H2H meetings, the Texans have won three.

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Bills vs Texans Prediction & Picks

The Bills vs Texans betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, player prop bets, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Let’s go for Over 44.5 when these NFL teams lock horns. We think the line is too generous and we’re expecting the final total to be higher at -118.

Tracking injury updates is a big part of our analysis and team news plays a major role in shaping our NFL predictions. We combine this with recent form and the most important stats to get a complete picture.

Key Bills vs Texans stats:

  • The 44.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Bills games on the road.
  • The 44.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Bills games.
  • The 44.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Bills games.
  • The 44.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Texans games at home.

Over 44.5 Probability

If you go by the top betting sites, there’s a 54.1% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Josh Allen Anytime TD +125 BetMGM logo

Josh Allen (Bills) is available at +125 to record a TD. Attractive odds are available for this Anytime Touchdown Scorer wager, and we believe it's a value proposition for him to take it to the house.

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C.J. Stroud Over 223.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

You can back C.J. Stroud (Texans) at -114 to exceed 223.5 passing yards. The line for QB Passing Yards looks attractive and we’re confident of securing a return.

Latest C.J. Stroud Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 44.5
Spread Texans +1.5
Anytime Touchdown Josh Allen

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Over 44.5, Texans +1.5 and Josh Allen (Bills) to record a touchdown.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bills Bills logo 23 - 24 Texans logo Texans

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close battle and we’ll have a play on the Texans enjoying a 24-23 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

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Bills vs Texans Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Little Between the Two Teams According to the Books

If you want to bet on Houston Texans, then Moneyline odds of -100 are on offer, although Buffalo Bills are a -118 chance. The hosts have a 50% chance of victory in the eyes of the most popular sportsbooks.

The spread is calculated to be 1.5, while total points comes in at 44.5. NFL fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 44.5, this selection is available at -118.

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David Montgomery Favorite to Be First TD Scorer

Those interested in David Montgomery to score a touchdown at anytime are able to get -110. There is an opportunity to back the favorite to get the first TD at odds of +550.

Touchdown

David Montgomery (Texans)
First TD
+550
Anytime TD
-110
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Nico Collins (Texans)
First TD
+900
Anytime TD
+150
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Receiving Yards

Rushing Yards

Passing Yards

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Texans Riding Momentum at Home

The Texans have secured five straight wins at NRG Stadium. They are 8-2 in their last 10 home games, averaging 27.80 points scored and 18.40 points allowed.

The Bills have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games on the road, averaging 25.70 points scored and 21.10 points allowed.

The last time these teams met at NRG Stadium, the Texans came out on top 23-19 against the Bills. The Texans have taken all 3 of the recent head-to-head meetings at NRG Stadium.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O44.5 U44.5
Texans logo Texans Home Stats 8-2 46.20 27.80 18.40 3 7
Bills logo Bills Away Stats 6-4 46.80 25.70 21.10 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O44.5 = Games Over 44.5 Points
  • U44.5 = Games Under 44.5 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
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
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Game Stats
Last 10 Games
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Buffalo Bills Injuries

Type
Name
Info
Zane Durant
Undisclosed
Jordan Hancock
Quadriceps
Ty Johnson
Hamstring
Phidarian Mathis
Suspension
T.J. Sanders
Knee
Tyrell Shavers
Knee - ACL
Dorian Strong
Neck

Houston Texans Injuries

Type
Name
Info
Solomon Byrd
Ankle
Tank Dell
Knee - ACL + MCL
Ali Gaye
Knee
Sam Hagen
Undisclosed
Jayden Higgins
Knee - ACL
Dylan Horton
Achilles
Ja'Marcus Ingram
Shoulder
Kayden McDonald
Ankle
Graham Mertz
Knee - ACL
K.C. Ossai
Undisclosed
Braden Smith
Foot
E.J. Speed
Quadriceps
M.J. Stewart
Quadriceps

Previous Buffalo Bills Lineups

17 Jan NFL Playoffs
Bills 30-33 Broncos
11 Jan NFL Playoffs
Bills 27-24 Jaguars
04 Jan NFL
Jets 8-35 Bills
28 Dec NFL
Eagles 13-12 Bills
21 Dec NFL
Bills 23-20 Browns

Previous Houston Texans Lineups

18 Jan NFL Playoffs
Texans 16-28 Patriots
12 Jan NFL Playoffs
Texans 30-6 Steelers
04 Jan NFL
Colts 30-38 Texans
27 Dec NFL
Texans 20-16 Chargers
21 Dec NFL
Raiders 21-23 Texans
NFL Standings Select Season
AFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Bills 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Dolphins 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Patriots 0 1 0 0.000 10 13 -3 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1L
Jets 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
AFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Ravens 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Bengals 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Browns 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Steelers 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
AFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Texans 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Colts 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Jaguars 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Titans 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
AFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Broncos 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Chiefs 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Raiders 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Chargers 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
NFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Cowboys 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Giants 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Eagles 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Commanders 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
NFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Bears 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Lions 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Packers 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Vikings 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
NFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Falcons 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Panthers 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Saints 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Buccaneers 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
NFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
49ers 1 0 0 1.000 27 7 20 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Seahawks 1 0 0 1.000 13 10 3 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Cardinals 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Rams 0 1 0 0.000 7 27 -20 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
AFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Bills 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Dolphins 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Patriots 0 1 0 0.000 10 13 -3 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1L
Jets 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Ravens 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Bengals 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Browns 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Steelers 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Texans 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Colts 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Jaguars 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Titans 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Broncos 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Chiefs 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Raiders 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Chargers 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
NFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
49ers 1 0 0 1.000 27 7 20 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Seahawks 1 0 0 1.000 13 10 3 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Cowboys 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Giants 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Eagles 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Commanders 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Bears 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Lions 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Packers 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Vikings 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Falcons 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Panthers 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Saints 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Buccaneers 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Cardinals 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Rams 0 1 0 0.000 7 27 -20 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
NFL Team W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
49ers 1 0 0 1.000 27 7 20 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Seahawks 1 0 0 1.000 13 10 3 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Cardinals 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Falcons 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Ravens 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Bills 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Panthers 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Bears 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Bengals 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Browns 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Cowboys 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Broncos 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Lions 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Packers 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Texans 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Colts 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Jaguars 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Chiefs 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Raiders 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Chargers 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Rams 0 1 0 0.000 7 27 -20 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Dolphins 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Vikings 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Patriots 0 1 0 0.000 10 13 -3 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1L
Saints 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Giants 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Jets 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Eagles 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Steelers 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Buccaneers 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Titans 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -
Commanders 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 - -

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