This Sunday afternoon, the Buffalo Bills took on the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium for NFL Week 5. The Buffalo Bills have had an impressive season so far, and are 3-1 at the top of the AFC East. The Houston Texans have a similar record, and are no.1 in the AFC South, with the Colts right at their heels. The Bills are eager to get back on the winning side after losing to Baltimore last week. However, the Houston Texans are predicted to win this matchup.
The preview information
Date: October 6, Sunday | Time: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
TV: CBS
Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV
Buffalo Bills Vs Houston Texans Odds, Spread, Moneyline
Moneyline: Buffalo Bills (-120) vs Houston Texans (+100)
Spread: Buffalo Bills (-1 – 110) vs Houston Texans (+1 -110)
Total (O/U): Buffalo Bills (u47.5) vs Houston Texans (o47.5)
Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills faced the Baltimore Ravens in the previous week and lost the game with a final score of 35-10. In that game, Buffalo’s QB Josh Allen attempted 29 passes and completed 16 for 180 yards in total. In rushing, James Cook managed nine carries for 39 yards, while Khalil Shakir defended with four receptions for 62 yards. This season, the Bills are scoring 37.33 points in every game played, while giving up 16 points.
Top 3 Players
Josh Allen: 814 Yds, 7 TD, 0 INT
James Cook: 50 Car, 227 Yds, 3 TD
Khaleel Shakir: 18 Rec, 230 Yds, 2 TD
Houston Texans
The Houston Texans destroyed the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4 with a final score of 24-20. In the winning effort, Houston’s QB C.J. Stroud attempted 40 passes and completed 27 for 345 yards. Stroud went on to score a pair of touchdowns for the team. In rushing, Cam Akers contributed 13 carries for 53 yards. Defense-wise, Nico Collins managed 12 receptions for 151 yards, along with a single score.
Top 3 Players
C.J. Stroud: 1,054 Yds, 6 TD, 2 INT
Joe Mixon: 39 Car, 184 Yds, 1 TD
Nico Collins: 30 Rec, 489 Yds, 2 TD
Buffalo Bills Vs Houston Texans Injury Report
Buffalo Bills
Von Miller (LB) Is OUT next 4 games, Suspension
Matt Milano (LB) IR, Biceps
Taron Johnson (CB) Is “?” Sunday vs Houston, Forearm
Taylor Rapp (S) Left last game, is “?” Sunday vs Houston, Concussion
Darrynton Evans (RB) IR, Hamstring
Shane Buechele (QB) IR, Neck
Terrel Bernard (LB) Is out indefinitely, Pectoral
Khalil Shakir (WR) Is “?” Sunday vs Houston, Undisclosed
Travis Clayton (T) IR, Shoulder
Tylan Grable (T) IR, Groin
Houston Texans
Case Keenum (QB) IR, Foot
Jimmie Ward (S) Is “?” Sunday vs Buffalo, Undisclosed
Joe Mixon (RB) Is “?” Sunday vs Buffalo, Ankle
Jeff Okudah (CB) IR, Hip
Dalton Keene (TE) IR, Knee
Brevin Jordan (TE) IR; is out for season, ACL
Christian Harris (LB) IR, Calf
Dameon Pierce (RB) Is “?” Sunday vs Buffalo, Hamstring
Kurt Hinish (DT) IR, Undisclosed
Tank Dell (WR) Is “?” Sunday vs Buffalo, Chest
Brandon Hill (S) IR, Leg
Jaylon Thomas (G) IR, Undisclosed
Buffalo Bills Vs Houston Texans Betting Trends
Buffalo Bills
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Buffalo’s last 9 games.
Buffalo are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games.
Buffalo are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against Houston.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo’s last 5 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston.
Buffalo are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference.
Buffalo are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference South division.
Buffalo are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games played in October.
Houston Texans
Houston are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Houston’s last 20 games.
Houston are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston’s last 7 games against Buffalo.
Houston are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing at home against Buffalo.
Houston are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference.
Houston are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference East division.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 5 games played in October.
Houston are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games played in week 5.
Buffalo Bills Vs Houston Texans Summary and Prediction
The Buffalo Bills are certainly a strong team, but let their guard down against Baltimore last week. The Texans need to put their home advantage to full use if they want to make up for their weak offense and defense. Take the Houston Texans to win, 26-19 on Sunday.
Moneyline: Texans (+100)
Spread: Over 1
Total: Over 47.5
Predicted Score: 26-19, Texans win.
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