Texans vs. Rams prediction: Rams favored to win in NFL Week 1, 2025

The Los Angeles Rams will square off with the Houston Texans in NFL Week 1 action at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, commencing at 4:25PM ET.

Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NFL model predicts the Rams as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Texans-Rams game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Rams with a win probability of 59%, while the Texans have 41%."

This updated Texans vs. Rams betting preview builds on my Texans vs. Rams prediction that was released earlier in the week.

For a closer look at today’s game, including the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Texans vs. Rams predictions page.

Texans vs. Rams Predictions

Since our Texans-Rams predictions earlier in the week, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NFL game between the Texans and Rams 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model gives the Rams a 59% chance of beating the Texans in Week 1 of the NFL season. Our predicted final score has the Rams winning 22-19.

According to our model, the Texans (+3.5) have a 65% chance of covering the spread, while the 43.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.

Texans vs. Rams odds

We have sourced the best NFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Texans	Rams
Spread	+3.5 (-118)	-3.5 (-102)
Moneyline	+142	-165
Total	o43.5 (-105)	u43.5 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Texans vs. Rams picks and best bets

Our model's biggest edge in today's Texans vs. Rams matchup is on the over/under.

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Texans vs. Rams TD scorers

Who will score the first touchdown in Texans vs. Rams?

According to our list of touchdown scorer predictions for Week 1, Los Angeles' Kyren Williams is most likely to score the first touchdown in Texans vs. Rams.

Our projections give Williams a 16.9% chance of getting in for six first at SoFi Stadium, while the Rams running back is a 56.6% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.

First touchdown scorer predictions

Houston Texans

Player	First TD Probability
Nico Collins (WR)	9.4%
Nick Chubb (RB)	9.3%
Dalton Schultz (TE)	4.4%

Los Angeles Rams

Player	First TD Probability
Kyren Williams (RB)	16.9%
Davante Adams (WR)	8.9%
Puka Nacua (WR)	8.2%

Anytime touchdown scorer predictions

Houston Texans

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Nico Collins (WR)	36.7%
Nick Chubb (RB)	36.6%
Dalton Schultz (TE)	19.5%

Los Angeles Rams

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Kyren Williams (RB)	56.6%
Davante Adams (WR)	35.5%
Puka Nacua (WR)	33.3%

For a complete analysis of the most likely first and anytime TD scorers this week, see our NFL Week 1 touchdown scorer predictions

Texans vs Rams player props

Discover our predictions for the players likely to lead in passing, rushing and receiving yards for both the Texans and Rams. For more, check out today's highest-probability NFL prop bets.

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Texans vs. Rams quarterbacks

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Texans' C.J. Stroud is projected to throw for fewer yards than the Rams' Matthew Stafford.

Texans rushing

Nick Chubb, Dameon Pierce and Woody Marks are projected to be the leading rushers for the Texans.

Player	Position
Nick Chubb	RB
Dameon Pierce	RB
Woody Marks	RB

Rams rushing

Kyren Williams, Blake Corum and Matthew Stafford are expected to lead the Rams in rushing yards.

Player	Position
Kyren Williams	RB
Blake Corum	RB
Matthew Stafford	QB

Texans receiving

Nico Collins, Jayden Higgins, Dalton Schultz, Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel are projected to top the receiving yards for the Texans.

Player	Position
Nico Collins	WR
Jayden Higgins	WR
Dalton Schultz	TE
Xavier Hutchinson	WR
Jaylin Noel	WR

Rams receiving

Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Tutu Atwell, Tyler Higbee and Jordan Whittington are projected to lead the Rams in receiving yards.

Player	Position
Puka Nacua	WR
Davante Adams	WR
Tutu Atwell	WR
Tyler Higbee	TE
Jordan Whittington	WR

Texans vs. Rams game-day updates and essential details

The NFL Week 1 action between the Rams and Texans at SoFi Stadium is scheduled to begin at 4:25PM ET.

• Who: Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Rams
• Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025
• Time: 4:25PM ET/1:25PM PT
• Venue: SoFi Stadium

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Conclusion

We predict the Rams, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Texans in Week 1 of the NFL season.

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