Buccaneers vs. Texans prediction: Houston favored to win MNF Week 2, 2025

NFL action continues on Monday at 7:00PM ET as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lock horns with the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.

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

This gameday Buccaneers vs. Texans betting preview builds on my Buccaneers vs. Texans prediction that was posted 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 Buccaneers vs. Texans predictions page.

Buccaneers vs. Texans Predictions

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

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Texans a 58% chance of beating the Buccaneers in Week 2 of the NFL season. Our predicted final score has the Texans winning 22-20.

According to our model, the Buccaneers (+2.5) have a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 42.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Buccaneers vs. Texans odds

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

Bet Type	Buccaneers	Texans
Spread	+2.5 (-102)	-2.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+130	-135
Total	o42.5 (-110)	u42.5 (-102)

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

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Buccaneers vs. Texans picks and best bets

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

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Buccaneers vs. Texans TD scorers

Who will score an anytime touchdown in Buccaneers vs. Texans?

According to our model, Tampa Bay's Bucky Irving is most likely to score the first touchdown in Buccaneers vs. Texans.

Our projections give Irving a 13.1% chance of getting in for six first at NRG Stadium, while the Buccaneers running back is a 50.0% chance of reaching the end zone at any point during the game.

First touchdown scorer predictions

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Player	First TD Probability
Bucky Irving (RB)	13.1%
Mike Evans (WR)	9.8%
Emeka Egbuka (WR)	7.2%

Houston Texans

Player	First TD Probability
Nick Chubb (RB)	12.1%
Nico Collins (WR)	10.0%
Dalton Schultz (TE)	5.5%

Anytime touchdown scorer predictions

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Bucky Irving (RB)	50.0%
Mike Evans (WR)	40.3%
Emeka Egbuka (WR)	31.6%

Houston Texans

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Nick Chubb (RB)	43.1%
Nico Collins (WR)	37.2%
Dalton Schultz (TE)	22.6%

Buccaneers vs Texans player props

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Buccaneers vs. Texans quarterbacks

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield is projected to throw for fewer yards than the Texans' C.J. Stroud.

Buccaneers rushing

Bucky Irving, Baker Mayfield and Rachaad White are projected to be the leading rushers for the Buccaneers.

Player	Position
Bucky Irving	RB
Baker Mayfield	QB
Rachaad White	RB

Texans rushing

Nick Chubb, C.J. Stroud and Woody Marks are expected to lead the Texans in rushing yards.

Player	Position
Nick Chubb	RB
C.J. Stroud	QB
Woody Marks	RB

Buccaneers receiving

Mike Evans, Emeka Egbuka, Cade Otton, Sterling Shepard and Bucky Irving are projected to top the receiving yards for the Buccaneers.

Player	Position
Mike Evans	WR
Emeka Egbuka	WR
Cade Otton	TE
Sterling Shepard	WR
Bucky Irving	RB

Texans receiving

Nico Collins, Dalton Schultz, Jayden Higgins, Xavier Hutchinson and Justin Watson are projected to lead the Texans in receiving yards.

Player	Position
Nico Collins	WR
Dalton Schultz	TE
Jayden Higgins	WR
Xavier Hutchinson	WR
Justin Watson	WR

Bucs vs. Texans game-day updates and essential details

The NFL Week 2 matchup between the Texans and Buccaneers at NRG Stadium is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Houston Texans
• Date: Monday, September 15, 2025
• Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: NRG Stadium

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Conclusion

We predict the Texans, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat the Buccaneers in Week 2 of the NFL season.

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