NRG Stadium will host a Sunday night NFL showdown between the Chicago Bears and the Houston Texans. The Chicago Bears are currently third in the NFC North with 1-0, after winning against the Tennessee Titans in the first round. The Houston Texans are also 1-0, at the top of the AFC South after their week 1 win against the Colts. In this matchup on Sunday night, the Houston Texans are predicted to win as per the best football betting experts.
The preview information
Date: September 15, Sunday | Time: 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
TV: NBC
Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV
Chicago Bears vs Houston Texans Odds, Spread, Moneyline
Moneyline: Chicago Bears (+225) vs Houston Texans (-275)
Spread: Chicago Bears (+6.5 – 110) vs Houston Texans (-6.5 -110)
Total (O/U): Chicago Bears (u45.5) vs Houston Texans (o45.5)
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are coming to this matchup after winning against the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 24-17. In that game, Chicago’s Caleb Williams attempted 29 passes and completed 14 of them for a total of 93 yards. In rushing, D’Andre Swift managed ten carries for 30 yards, while D.J. Moore contributed five receptions for 36 yards to lead the defense. Chicago will take on the Indianapolis Colts after playing this game.
Top 3 Players
Caleb Williams: 93 Yds, 0 TD, 0 INT
D’Andre Swift: 10 Car, 30 Yds, 0 TD
D.J. Moore: 5 Rec, 36 Yds, 0 TD
Houston Texans
The Houston Texans won their season opener against the Indianapolis Colts with a close score of 29-27. Against the Colts, Houston’s QB C.J. Stroud went for 234 passing yards with 24-32, and a pair of touchdowns. In terms of rushing, the Texans were led by Joe Mixon who managed 30 carries for 159 yards, and a lone TD. Defense-wise, Houston was headed by Nico Collins who completed six receptions for a total of 117 yards.
Top 3 Players
C.J. Stroud: 234 Yds, 2 TD, 0 INT
Joe Mixon: 30 Car, 159 Yds, 1 TD
Nico Collins: 6 Rec, 117 Yds, 0 TD
Chicago Bears vs Houston Texans Injury Report
Chicago Bears
Keenan Allen (WR) Is probable Sunday vs Houston, Heel
Patrick Scales (TE) IR, Back
DeMarcus Walker (DE) Is “?” Sunday vs Houston, Foot
Jacob Martin (LB) IR, Undisclosed
Nsimba Webster (WR) IR, Groin
Douglas Coleman III (S) IR, Undisclosed
Larry Borom (T) IR, Ankle
Zacch Pickens (DT) Is “?” Sunday vs Houston, Groin
Rome Odunze (WR) Is out indefinitely, Knee
Ian Wheeler (RB) IR, Undisclosed
Houston Texans
Case Keenum (QB) IR, Foot
M.J. Stewart (CB) Is “?” Sunday vs Chicago, Knee
Dalton Schultz (TE) Is “?” Sunday vs Chicago, Ankle
Jeff Okudah (CB) IR, Hip
Dalton Keene (TE) IR, Knee
Christian Harris (LB) IR, Calf
Kurt Hinish (DT) IR, Undisclosed
Brandon Hill (S) IR, Leg
Jaylon Thomas (G) IR, Undisclosed
Chicago Bears vs Houston Texans Betting Trends
Chicago Bears
Chicago are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chicago’s last 11 games.
Chicago are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games.
Chicago are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games against Houston.
Chicago are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against Houston.
Chicago are 2-11 SU in their last 13 games on the road.
Chicago are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago’s last 6 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference South division.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games played in September.
Chicago are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games played in week 2.
Houston Texans
Houston are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 6 games against Chicago.
Houston are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games at home.
Houston are 3-13 SU in their last 16 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference.
Houston are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference North division.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games played in September.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston’s last 9 games played in week 2.
Houston are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games when playing as the favorite.
Chicago Bears vs Houston Texans Summary and Prediction
The Chicago Bears were lucky enough to win the game against the Titans, not because of their effort, but simply because Tennessee was awful. Houston poses a stronger threat and will dominate from the first second. Take the Houston Texans to win 24-19.
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