The Houston Texans are gearing up for their third straight win as they host the Buffalo Bills for Thursday Night Football. The Bills come off a commanding 44-32 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while the Texans narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans 16-13. Currently, the Bills hold a record of 7-3, placing them second in the AFC East, although they are only 2-2 while playing on the road this season. In contrast, the Texans, positioned third in the AFC South, show a home record of 3-2.
Texans vs. Bills
As per the latest updates, Texans’ quarterback C.J. Stroud has been ruled out due to a concussion, leaving Davis Mills to lead the team. Meanwhile, the Bills are dealing with the absence of receiver Keon Coleman for a consecutive week.
The kickoff at NRG Stadium is scheduled for 8:15 pm ET, with the Texans holding a 7-5 historical edge in this series and winning their last five home encounters against the Bills. Currently, Buffalo is favored by 5 points, with the total points line set at 44.5.
Betting Lines
| Category | Odds |
|---|---|
| Spread | Buffalo -5 at DraftKings Sportsbook |
| Over/Under | 44.5 points |
| Money Line | Buffalo -265, Houston +215 |
Player Stats
Josh Allen has been a key player for Buffalo, boasting a completion rate of 69.6% for 2,456 yards across 10 games this season. He has accumulated 18 touchdowns along with seven interceptions. Additionally, he is a notable rushing threat, recording 10 rushing touchdowns.
Conversely, Texans’ Davis Mills aims to capitalize on his chance to shine, having played in four games this season with 726 passing yards and three touchdowns.
Expert Picks
R.J. White from SportsLine has made his predictions about this matchup, going 114-90 on his last 206 NFL picks. For detailed insights on his predictions, you can check out the full analysis on SportsLine.
