Buccaneers vs Texans Prediction, Picks & Odds | 15 Sep 2025

NFL Betting Preview: Buccaneers vs Texans

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the Houston Texans in this NFL Week 2 Monday Night Football matchup at NRG Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 on Monday, September 15. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, updated betting odds, head-to-head stats and the latest team news, including injuries.

The Buccaneers should give a good account of themselves against the Texans and the prediction is to bet the underdogs against the spread. The +2.5 looks attractive and -106 is available.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Atlanta Falcons were beaten 23-20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Buccaneers put up 260 yards, including 159 passing and 101 rushing yards. The offense converted for 16 first downs along with 3 touchdowns.

Houston Texans were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 14-9 reverse against Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. The Texans moved the ball for 265 yards, breaking down to 151 passing and 114 rushing yards. They allowed 18 first downs and produced 18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Texans won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 39-37 victory was registered against the Bucs at NRG Stadium.

Quarterbacks

Baker Mayfield

232.5 Passing Yards

Over -112

Under -112

C.J. Stroud

229.5 Passing Yards

Over -112

Under -112

Buccaneers vs Texans Prediction & Picks

This Buccaneers vs Texans betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

There’s some value on the spread for this NFL matchup and we really like the underdogs at +2.5. We’re happy to take the Buccaneers with this advantage at odds of -106.

We keep a close eye on team news and our expert NFL handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.

Key Buccaneers vs Texans stats:

• The +2.5 line has been covered by Buccaneers in 5 consecutive games on the road.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by Buccaneers in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by Buccaneers in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Texans in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Texans in 2 consecutive games.

Bucs +2.5 Probability

Based on the betting odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.5% chance of winning. Based on our analysts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Emeka Egbuka Anytime TD +190

The odds for Emeka Egbuka (Bucs) to make it to the end zone are +190. It’s worth a play that he is Anytime Touchdown Scorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

Latest Emeka Egbuka Player Prop Odds

Touchdown

Anytime

+215

First

+1000

Receiving Yards

Over 51.5

-112

Under 51.5

-112

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Baker Mayfield Over 16.5 Rushing Yards -114

You can back Baker Mayfield (Texans) at -114 surpass 16.5 rushing yards. The line for him on the Overs looks attractive and bettors can get plenty of juice from this Player Rushing Yards wager.

Latest Baker Mayfield Player Prop Odds

Touchdown

Anytime

+800

First

+3300

Passing Yards

Over 232.5

-112

Under 232.5

-112

Rushing Yards

Over 16.5

-112

Under 16.5

-112

Correct Score Prediction

Buccaneers 27 - 23 Texans

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to the Buccaneers claiming a 27-23 victory. This correct score prediction is available at monster odds and could be an entertaining wager to place.

Buccaneers 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.

With a 57% chance of securing victory, Houston Texans are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -133. Tampa Bay Buccaneers are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +114.

The current spread is 2.5 and total points is 42.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular NFL bets. Those who wager Under 42.5 can get -115.

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Moneyline

Buccaneers

+114

Texans

-133

Point Spread

Buccaneers +2.5

-108

Texans -2.5

-112

Total Points

Under 42.5

-115

Over 42.5

-105

Favorite Bucky Irving is now available at +550 to be the First Touchdown Scorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last TD.

Touchdown

Bucky Irving (Buccaneers)

First TD

+550

Anytime TD

+126

Nick Chubb (Texans)

First TD

+550

Anytime TD

+130

Nico Collins (Texans)

First TD

+650

Anytime TD

+142

Mike Evans (Buccaneers)

First TD

+800

Anytime TD

+164

Emeka Egbuka (Buccaneers)

First TD

+1000

Anytime TD

+215

Dalton Schultz (Texans)

First TD

+1200

Anytime TD

+280

Cade Otton (Buccaneers)

First TD

+1800

Anytime TD

+390

Jayden Higgins (Texans)

First TD

+1900

Anytime TD

+430

C.J. Stroud (Texans)

First TD

+2200

Anytime TD

+520

Sterling Shepard (Buccaneers)

First TD

+2200

Anytime TD

+600

Dameon Pierce (Texans)

First TD

+2500

Anytime TD

+540

Xavier Hutchinson (Texans)

First TD

+2700

Anytime TD

+630

Rachaad White (Buccaneers)

First TD

+2700

Anytime TD

+560

Jaylin Noel (Texans)

First TD

+3000

Anytime TD

+750

Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers)

First TD

+3300

Anytime TD

+800

Justin Watson (Texans)

First TD

+3300

Anytime TD

+870

Harrison Bryant (Texans)

First TD

+3500

Anytime TD

+900

Dare Ogunbowale (Texans)

First TD

+4500

Anytime TD

+1000

Woody Marks (Texans)

First TD

+4500

Anytime TD

+1000

Payne Durham (Buccaneers)

First TD

+8000

Anytime TD

+1400

Tez Johnson (Buccaneers)

First TD

+8000

Anytime TD

+1500

Kameron Johnson (Buccaneers)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+1700

Sean Tucker (Buccaneers)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+1500

Ko Kieft (Buccaneers)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+2000

Ryan Miller (Buccaneers)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+2000

Jakob Johnson (Texans)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+2500

Devin Culp (Buccaneers)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+2000

Receiving Yards

Nico Collins (Texans)

Over 73.5

-112

Under 73.5

-112

Mike Evans (Buccaneers)

Over 66.5

-112

Under 66.5

-112

Emeka Egbuka (Buccaneers)

Over 51.5

-112

Under 51.5

-112

Dalton Schultz (Texans)

Over 36.5

-112

Under 36.5

-112

Cade Otton (Buccaneers)

Over 29.5

-112

Under 29.5

-112

Jayden Higgins (Texans)

Over 23.5

-112

Under 23.5

-112

Sterling Shepard (Buccaneers)

Over 22.5

-112

Under 22.5

-112

Bucky Irving (Buccaneers)

Over 20.5

-110

Under 20.5

-116

Xavier Hutchinson (Texans)

Over 18.5

-112

Under 18.5

-112

Justin Watson (Texans)

Over 13.5

-112

Under 13.5

-112

Jaylin Noel (Texans)

Over 9.5

-112

Under 9.5

-112

Rushing Yards

Bucky Irving (Buccaneers)

Over 66.5

-112

Under 66.5

-112

Nick Chubb (Texans)

Over 56.5

-112

Under 56.5

-112

Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers)

Over 16.5

-112

Under 16.5

-112

C.J. Stroud (Texans)

Over 13.5

-112

Under 13.5

-112

Rachaad White (Buccaneers)

Over 11.5

-112

Under 11.5

-112

Passing Yards

Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers)

Over 232.5

-112

Under 232.5

-112

C.J. Stroud (Texans)

Over 229.5

-112

Under 229.5

-112

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Texans Have Seven Wins From Last Ten Home Games

The Texans are 7-3 in their last 10 home games, posting 23.80 points per contest while yielding 20.00.

The Bucs have gone 6-4 across their last 10 games games on the road, scoring 29.10 points per contest and conceding 23.30.

The last time the teams met at NRG Stadium, the Texans defeated the Bucs 39-37.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O42.5	U42.5
Texans Home Stats		7-3	43.80	23.80	20.00	7	3
Buccaneers Away Stats		6-4	52.40	29.10	23.30	8	2

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O42.5 = Games Over 42.5 Points
• U42.5 = Games Under 42.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats

Houston Texans Stats

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

• 5 wins and 5 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 8 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 47.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 52.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 42.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 42.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 28.60 pts and allowed 18.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 29.10 pts and allowed 23.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 39.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 43.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 42.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 42.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 20.30 pts and allowed 19.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 23.80 pts and allowed 20.00 pts in the last 10 home games

Game Stats

Last 10 Games

• Total Yards: Gained 393.70 Yds. Allowed 303.80 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 159.40 Yds. Allowed 63.70 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 234.30 Yds. Allowed 240.10 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 3.30 TD. Allowed 1.70 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.90 TD. Allowed 0.50 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 2.30 TD. Allowed 1.20 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 22.70. Allowed 18.20
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.20. Committed by opponents 0.70
• Total Penalties: Committed 6.40. Committed by opponents 5.70
• Penalty Yards: Lost 54.10 Yds. Gained 47.50 Yds

Game Stats

Last 10 Games

• Total Yards: Gained 308.40 Yds. Allowed 324.40 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 114.60 Yds. Allowed 97.70 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 193.80 Yds. Allowed 226.70 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.00 TD. Allowed 2.00 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.70 TD. Allowed 0.70 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 0.90 TD. Allowed 1.30 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 16.90. Allowed 19.10
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.30. Committed by opponents 1.60
• Total Penalties: Committed 7.40. Committed by opponents 5.20
• Penalty Yards: Lost 62.50 Yds. Gained 41.20 Yds

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Total Yards: Gained 390.70 Yds. Allowed 358.40 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 154.10 Yds. Allowed 81.70 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 236.60 Yds. Allowed 276.70 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 3.40 TD. Allowed 2.50 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 1.00 TD. Allowed 0.90 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 2.30 TD. Allowed 1.50 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 22.20. Allowed 21.50
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.40. Committed by opponents 1.10
• Total Penalties: Committed 6.20. Committed by opponents 5.60
• Penalty Yards: Lost 52.40 Yds. Gained 51.10 Yds

Last 10 Home Games

• Total Yards: Gained 321.80 Yds. Allowed 305.20 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 84.10 Yds. Allowed 118.80 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 237.70 Yds. Allowed 186.40 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.40 TD. Allowed 2.10 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.60 TD. Allowed 0.80 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.40 TD. Allowed 1.30 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 16.40. Allowed 17.90
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.40. Committed by opponents 2.20
• Total Penalties: Committed 7.40. Committed by opponents 5.50
• Penalty Yards: Lost 63.90 Yds. Gained 41.90 Yds

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