Bengals vs Texans Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Sep 2026

NFL Betting Preview: Bengals vs Texans

The Cincinnati Bengals go up against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 13:00 on Sunday, September 20.

We’re predicting that the Texans and the Bengals will produce a significant combined points total. Therefore, our pick is to take the -114 that there are Over 45.5 points.

Joe Burrow and C.J. Stroud headline one of Sunday’s most compelling quarterback matchups, pairing two AFC teams with clear postseason expectations. Cincinnati’s explosive skill talent meets a Houston defense designed to pressure elite passers, giving this game the feel of an early measuring stick between clubs aiming to matter deep into January.

Cincinnati Bengals started the season with a 33-27 home win against Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium. Cincinnati totaled 351 yards, with 245 net passing yards and 106 on the ground, while recording 26 first downs and scoring three offensive touchdowns.

Joe Burrow completed 25 of 35 passes for 254 yards and a touchdown, while Mike Gesicki led the Bengals with 78 receiving yards and a score. Cincinnati's revamped defense also played a major role, forcing four turnovers, including a Demetrius Knight Jr. fumble return for a touchdown.

Houston Texans started their season with a 36-31 home defeat against Buffalo Bills at Reliant Stadium. Houston produced 381 total yards, including 257 net passing yards and 124 rushing yards, while registering 26 first downs and four touchdowns in a high-scoring opener.

C.J. Stroud completed 26 of 38 passes for 274 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions, finishing with a 106.7 passer rating. David Montgomery made an immediate impact on his Texans debut, scoring three touchdowns - two rushing and one receiving - while Nico Collins caught seven passes for 75 yards and a touchdown.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Texans won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 30-27 triumph when facing the Bengals at Paycor Stadium.

Quarterbacks

Joe Burrow

249.5 Passing Yards

Over -114

Under -114

C.J. Stroud

219.5 Passing Yards

Over -114

Under -114

Bengals vs Texans Prediction & Picks

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Game Prediction

The teams are certainly capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 45.5 as a value bet at -114 for this NFL battle.

Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when making NFL picks. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest stats to shape our predictions.

Key Bengals vs Texans stats:

• The 45.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Bengals games on the road.
• The 45.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Bengals games.
• The 45.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Bengals games.
• The 45.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Texans games at home.
• The 45.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Texans games at home.

Over 45.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: C.J. Stroud Over 219.5 Passing Yards -114

The odds for C.J. Stroud (Texans) to rack up over 219.5 passing yards are -114. We’re confident in taking him to cover the QB Passing Yards line and bettors can back this pick with conviction.

Latest C.J. Stroud Player Prop Odds

Touchdown

Anytime

+900

First

+3500

Passing Yards

Over 219.5

-114

Under 219.5

-114

Rushing Yards

Over 11.5

-114

Under 11.5

-114

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Samaje Perine Over 17.5 Rushing Yards -114

Samaje Perine (Texans) can be backed at -114 to rack up over 17.5 rushing yards. There’s an opportunity to place a Player Rushing Yards bet, with him capable of covering an appealing line.

Latest Samaje Perine Player Prop Odds

Touchdown

Anytime

+650

First

+3000

Receiving Yards

Over 7.5

-114

Under 7.5

-114

Rushing Yards

Over 16.5

-114

Under 16.5

-114

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Correct Score Prediction

Bengals 27 - 28 Texans

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score prediction being a 28-27 win for the Texans. There are enormous odds available when it comes to this pick.

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Bengals 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.

When you consider the latest Moneyline odds, you can find Houston Texans at -154 whereas Cincinnati Bengals are +130. The probability of the home team winning this game is 61% according to the sportsbooks.

There is a spread of 2.5 and total points has a line of 45.5. NFL bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to wager Over 45.5, there are odds of -108.

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Moneyline

Bengals

+130

Texans

-154

Point Spread

Bengals +2.5

-105

Texans -2.5

-115

Total Points

Under 45.5

-112

Over 45.5

-108

There is -145 available that David Montgomery scores a TD at any stage. He is available at +440 to record the first touchdown which makes him favorite.

Touchdown

David Montgomery (Texans)

First TD

+440

Anytime TD

-145

Chase Brown (Bengals)

First TD

+700

Anytime TD

+120

Ja'Marr Chase (Bengals)

First TD

+750

Anytime TD

+120

Nico Collins (Texans)

First TD

+900

Anytime TD

+150

Tee Higgins (Bengals)

First TD

+950

Anytime TD

+170

Woody Marks (Texans)

First TD

+1100

Anytime TD

+220

Xavier Hutchinson (Texans)

First TD

+1400

Anytime TD

+260

Dalton Schultz (Texans)

First TD

+1500

Anytime TD

+260

Kayshon Boutte (Texans)

First TD

+1600

Anytime TD

+280

Mike Gesicki (Bengals)

First TD

+1600

Anytime TD

+320

Jaylin Noel (Texans)

First TD

+1700

Anytime TD

+320

Andrei Iosivas (Bengals)

First TD

+2500

Anytime TD

+550

Samaje Perine (Bengals)

First TD

+3000

Anytime TD

+650

C.J. Stroud (Texans)

First TD

+3500

Anytime TD

+900

Dohnte Meyers (Bengals)

First TD

+4000

Anytime TD

+950

Jared Wayne (Texans)

First TD

+4000

Anytime TD

+950

Tanner Hudson (Bengals)

First TD

+4000

Anytime TD

+1000

Erick All (Bengals)

First TD

+4000

Anytime TD

+1000

Joe Burrow (Bengals)

First TD

+4000

Anytime TD

+1000

Foster Moreau (Texans)

First TD

+4000

Anytime TD

+950

Cade Stover (Texans)

First TD

+4500

Anytime TD

+1000

Brevin Jordan (Texans)

First TD

+4500

Anytime TD

+1000

Drew Sample (Bengals)

First TD

+5500

Anytime TD

+1200

Colbie Young (Bengals)

First TD

+8000

Anytime TD

+2200

Ke'Shawn Williams (Bengals)

First TD

+8000

Anytime TD

+2200

Marlin Klein (Texans)

First TD

+8000

Anytime TD

+2200

Lewis Bond (Texans)

First TD

+8000

Anytime TD

+2200

British Brooks (Texans)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+3000

Tahj Brooks (Bengals)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+4500

Receiving Yards

Ja'Marr Chase (Bengals)

Over 75.5

-114

Under 75.5

-114

Nico Collins (Texans)

Over 70.5

-114

Under 70.5

-114

Tee Higgins (Bengals)

Over 55.5

-114

Under 55.5

-114

Dalton Schultz (Texans)

Over 41.5

-114

Under 41.5

-114

Kayshon Boutte (Texans)

Over 35.5

-114

Under 35.5

-114

Xavier Hutchinson (Texans)

Over 31.5

-114

Under 31.5

-114

Jaylin Noel (Texans)

Over 26.5

-114

Under 26.5

-114

Mike Gesicki (Bengals)

Over 24.5

-114

Under 24.5

-114

Chase Brown (Bengals)

Over 19.5

-114

Under 19.5

-114

Andrei Iosivas (Bengals)

Over 14.5

-114

Under 14.5

-114

David Montgomery (Texans)

Over 11.5

-114

Under 11.5

-114

Woody Marks (Texans)

Over 10.5

-114

Under 10.5

-114

Samaje Perine (Bengals)

Over 7.5

-114

Under 7.5

-114

Foster Moreau (Texans)

Over 7.5

-114

Under 7.5

-114

Drew Sample (Bengals)

Over 7.5

-106

Under 7.5

-120

Rushing Yards

David Montgomery (Texans)

Over 63.5

-114

Under 63.5

-114

Chase Brown (Bengals)

Over 55.5

-114

Under 55.5

-114

Woody Marks (Texans)

Over 29.5

-114

Under 29.5

-114

Samaje Perine (Bengals)

Over 16.5

-114

Under 16.5

-114

C.J. Stroud (Texans)

Over 11.5

-114

Under 11.5

-114

Joe Burrow (Bengals)

Over 8.5

-114

Under 8.5

-114

Passing Yards

Joe Burrow (Bengals)

Over 249.5

-114

Under 249.5

-114

C.J. Stroud (Texans)

Over 219.5

-114

Under 219.5

-114

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Texans Have Won Seven of Their Last Ten Home Games

The Texans are 7-3 in their last 10 home games, averaging 27.70 points scored and 20.80 points allowed.

The Bengals have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games on the road, averaging 22.70 points on offense and surrendering 27.10 on defense.

The last time these teams met at NRG Stadium, the Bengals came out on top 37-31 against the Texans.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O45.5	U45.5
Texans Home Stats		7-3	48.50	27.70	20.80	4	6
Bengals Away Stats		5-5	49.80	22.70	27.10	6	4

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O45.5 = Games Over 45.5 Points
• U45.5 = Games Under 45.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Cincinnati Bengals Stats

Houston Texans Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 53.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 49.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 45.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 45.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 27.30 pts and allowed 26.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 22.70 pts and allowed 27.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 46.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 48.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 45.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 45.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 26.10 pts and allowed 20.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 27.70 pts and allowed 20.80 pts in the last 10 home games

Game Stats

Last 10 Games

• Total Yards: Gained 366.80 Yds. Allowed 349.40 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 103.40 Yds. Allowed 137.40 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 263.40 Yds. Allowed 212.00 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 3.20 TD. Allowed 3.20 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.60 TD. Allowed 0.80 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 2.10 TD. Allowed 1.40 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 23.00. Allowed 18.70
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.40. Committed by opponents 1.60
• Total Penalties: Committed 5.50. Committed by opponents 5.60
• Penalty Yards: Lost 41.10 Yds. Gained 45.20 Yds

Game Stats

Last 10 Games

• Total Yards: Gained 329.30 Yds. Allowed 296.40 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 111.20 Yds. Allowed 97.60 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 218.10 Yds. Allowed 198.80 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.60 TD. Allowed 2.40 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.50 TD. Allowed 0.50 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.10 TD. Allowed 1.30 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 19.30. Allowed 16.10
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.30. Committed by opponents 1.80
• Total Penalties: Committed 6.30. Committed by opponents 5.30
• Penalty Yards: Lost 58.20 Yds. Gained 48.90 Yds

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Total Yards: Gained 284.70 Yds. Allowed 366.10 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 77.60 Yds. Allowed 126.00 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 207.10 Yds. Allowed 240.10 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.50 TD. Allowed 3.50 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.50 TD. Allowed 1.60 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.90 TD. Allowed 1.50 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 18.40. Allowed 21.70
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.60. Committed by opponents 2.00
• Total Penalties: Committed 6.50. Committed by opponents 7.20
• Penalty Yards: Lost 44.00 Yds. Gained 61.70 Yds

Last 10 Home Games

• Total Yards: Gained 342.40 Yds. Allowed 295.20 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 116.90 Yds. Allowed 101.50 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 225.50 Yds. Allowed 193.80 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.70 TD. Allowed 2.50 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.60 TD. Allowed 0.50 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.30 TD. Allowed 1.40 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 19.90. Allowed 16.80
• Total Turnovers: Committed 0.50. Committed by opponents 1.40
• Total Penalties: Committed 6.30. Committed by opponents 6.20
• Penalty Yards: Lost 55.10 Yds. Gained 58.00 Yds

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