The AFC South-leading Houston Texans (9-5) take on the red-hot Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-7) on the road in the first of three Saturday games in Week 16. The game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET at Raymond James Stadium. We analyze the Texans-Bucs sports betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks and tips for the Week 16 matchup.
Texans at Buccaneers: Week 16 preview, betting trends and notes
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- The Buccaneers have won four games in a row.
- Bucs QB Jameis Winston has thrown four touchdown passes and eclipsed 400 yards passing in each of the last two games. But he threw a total of four interceptions in those two games, as well.
- Texans QB Deshaun Watson has not had more than 300 passing yards in a game since Week 7. He has three touchdown passes and four interceptions over the last two weeks.
Texans at Buccaneers: Key injuries
Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (hamstring) is unlikely to play.
Texans LB Benardrick McKinney (concussion) is unlikely to play.
Texans at Buccaneers: Odds, betting lines and prediction
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 1:45 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Texans 30, Buccaneers 24
Moneyline (?)
This could be a close game, but likely not enough to take the money-making wager of the Bucs at +140. Be smart and go with the TEXANS -167, even though a $10 bet will only win $5.99 in profit.
Against the Spread (?)
The Texans are 3-point favorites on the road. Houston has split its games 7-7 in covering the spread this season, while the Bucs have only covered the spread in five games this season. Both teams can score and both teams struggle to stop the passing game.
Ultimately, the Bucs are too volatile to bet on ATS. Lay the points and take the TEXANS -3 (-125).
Over/Under (?)
The total is set at 49 points. This seems like a no-brainer. Bucs games have gone over the point total 11 times this season and 11 of the last 12 games. Tampa’s defense is atrocious and its offense is hot. The OVER 49 (-125).
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