The Houston Texans (0-1) are favored by only 2.5 points against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-0) on Monday, September 15, 2025.
Texans vs. Buccaneers game infoGame day: Monday, September 15, 2025Game time: 7 p.m. ETTV channel: ABC/ESPNLocation: Houston, TexasStadium: NRG StadiumLive stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Texans vs. Buccaneers odds & betting linesSpread favorite: Houston (-2.5)Moneyline: Houston (-143), Tampa Bay (+120)Total: 42.5 points
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Texans vs. Buccaneers recent matchupsIn the last two meetings between the Texans and Buccaneers, Houston has gone 2-0.Houston totaled 62 points in those two matchups, with Tampa Bay putting up 57.Texans vs. Buccaneers 2024 betting insightsHouston put together a 7-9-1 ATS record last year.Tampa Bay went 10-7-0 ATS last season.In 11 games last season, Houston and its opponents scored more than 42.5 total points.Tampa Bay played 13 games last season that ended with a combined score higher than 42.5 points.Texans 2024 scoring insightsThe Texans put up 20.1 points per game at home last season, which was worse than their 23.4 average away from home.On defense, Houston gave up 21.8 points per game at home, slightly better than its 22.0 average away from home.The Texans scored 24.8 points per game in the division last year, which was better than their average in non-division games of 20.3.The Texans given up 22.2 points per game in the division, which was a tad worse than their average against the rest of the league of 21.7.The last three games have seen Houston’s offense play poorly, ranking third-worst in the NFL in points (9.0 points per game). It ranks eighth defensively (14.0 points surrendered per contest).Buccaneers 2024 scoring insightsThe Buccaneers’ scoring average at home last season, 28.6 points per game, was lower than their average on the road, 30.6.Defensively, Tampa Bay gave up 22.6 points per game at home, a little less than its 22.8 average on the road.The Buccaneers put up 34.7 points per game in the division last season, which was better than their mark outside the division of 26.7.The Buccaneers conceded 25.0 points per game in divisional matchups, which was worse than their 21.4 average versus the rest of the league.Tampa Bay is scoring 23.0 points per game in its past three games (12th in NFL), and allowing 20.0 (14th).Texans injury reportTexans:
Ed Ingram: Full Participation in Practice (Abdomen),
Jake Andrews: Did Not Participate In Practice (Ankle),
Blake Fisher: Full Participation in Practice (Ankle),
Braxton Berrios: Did Not Participate In Practice (Hamstring),
Christian Kirk: Did Not Participate In Practice (Hamstring)Buccaneers injury reportBuccaneers:
Tristan Wirfs: Limited Participation in Practice (Knee),
Haason Reddick: Full Participation in Practice (Foot),
Benjamin Morrison: Full Participation in Practice (Quad),
Zyon McCollum: Full Participation in Practice (Neck),
Ko Kieft: Limited Participation in Practice (Head),
Christian Izien: Full Participation in Practice (Oblique),
Luke Goedeke: Did Not Participate In Practice (Foot),
Chris Godwin: Did Not Participate In Practice (Foot),
Greg Gaines: Limited Participation in Practice (Ankle),
Mike Evans: Did Not Participate In Practice (NIR – Rest)
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