Bears vs. Texans Picks & Best Bets 15th Sep 2024: NFL Week 2 Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
The Houston Texans will go up against the Chicago Bears in NFL action on Sunday at NRG Stadium, starting at 8:20 p.m. ET.
We run 10,000 simulations of Sunday's NFL matchup using innovative AI technology to reveal the best Bears vs. Texans bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that the Texans will likely win with a projected final score of 25-19.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continuously source the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Bears vs. Texans Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Bears vs. Texans picks fuse the power of AI, statistics and analytics to create NFL predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Bears vs. Texans Game Information
- Game Date: Sunday, September 15th, 2024
- Game Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
- Location: NRG Stadium
- Spread: Bears +6.5 / Texans -6.5
- Moneyline: Bears +240 / Texans -258
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 45.5 Points (-110/-105)
Bears +6.5 @ -115 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Bears have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Texans have a probability of 47%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers the best odds for this bet at -115.
Total Points Under 45.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 45.5, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis indicates a slightly higher likelihood of the 45.5-point total staying under.
Bears vs. Texans Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Chicago Bears at +240 via BetMGM, whilst the Houston Texans are available at -258 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Texans are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 71% chance of victory.
Even though the Texans are more likely to win, BetMGM offers +240 odds on the Bears moneyline, making it our recommended moneyline bet, as it represents the best value currently available.
Our Player Prop Picks for Bears vs. Texans
Here, we have outlined the projected player stats for the top offensive players on each team. We have then compared these projections to the odds and lines with the sportsbooks to produce NFL player props for Sunday's Bears vs. Texans game.
Chicago Bears Prediction
| Player | Proj. Rush Yds | TD Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | 51 yds | 38% |
| Caleb Williams | 18 yds | 22% |
| Khalil Herbert | 16 yds | 13% |
| Player | Proj. Rec Yds | TD Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | 76 yds | 40% |
| Rome Odunze | 44 yds | 29% |
| Cole Kmet | 23 yds | 19% |
Caleb Williams Under 20.5 Rushing Yards (-120)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams Under 20.5 Rushing Yards | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | -120 |
- Our top prop bet for the Bears is for Caleb Williams to record under 20.5 rushing yards.
- Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 66.8%, giving us an edge of 12.2% on the -120 odds offered by DraftKings.
Houston Texans Prediction
| Player | Proj. Rush Yds | TD Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Mixon | 67 yds | 47% |
| C.J. Stroud | 13 yds | 19% |
| Dameon Pierce | 13 yds | 14% |
| Player | Proj. Rec Yds | TD Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | 83 yds | 39% |
| Tank Dell | 65 yds | 33% |
| Stefon Diggs | 55 yds | 39% |
Dalton Schultz Over 26.5 Receiving Yards (-110)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Schultz Over 26.5 Receiving Yards | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -110 |
- Our best prop bet for the Texans is for Dalton Schultz to record over 26.5 receiving yards.
- According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 69.6%, providing an edge of 17.2% on the -110 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NFL player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Bears vs. Texans Betting Trends
In addition to our NFL prop picks, we have compiled the best Bears vs. Texans trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Nico Collins Over 67.5 Receiving Yards
Nico Collins has recorded more than 67.5 receiving yards in 5 of his last 5 appearances (100% success rate). You can put money on him to record 68+ receiving yards again at odds of -110 (52% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Cole Kmet Over 18.5 Receiving Yards
Cole Kmet has had more than 18.5 receiving yards in 9 of his last 10 games (90%). You can place a wager on him to record over 18.5 receiving yards again at odds of +100 (50%), also available at Bet365.
Keenan Allen Over 41.5 Receiving Yards
Keenan Allen has had more than 41.5 receiving yards in 9 of his last 10 appearances (90%). You can bet on him to record over 41.5 receiving yards again at odds of -110 (52%), available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Dalton Schultz of the Texans to record Receiving Yards 26.5 receiving yards, with an edge of 17.2% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Bears +6.5 to cover.
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