Houston Texans vs Cincinnati Bengals Prediction 9/20/26 NFL Picks Today

The Cincinnati Bengals and the Houston Texans meet in week 2 NFL action from NRG Stadium on Sunday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Cincinnati Bengals vs. Houston Texans prediction.

Cincinnati Bengals Recap

The Cincinnati Bengals come into this game looking to add on to their 33-27 win over Tampa Bay last time out to sit at 1-0 on the year. After this game, Cincinnati will head on the road for a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Bengals Looking For Rare 2-0 Start

Joe Burrow has thrown for 254 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception on 71.4% passing while Chase Brown leads the Bengals in rushing with 56 rushing yards and 1 touchdown so far this season. Samaje Perine and Burrow sit behind Brown on the ground with 20 yards each. Mike Gesicki leads Cincinnati in receiving with 78 yards and 5 catches along with 1 touchdown so far this season. On defense, Jordan Battle has a team-high 11 total tackles while Jonathan Allen, Kris Jenkins Jr., and Boye Mafe lead the team with 1 sack each, and Cincinnati’s defense as a whole has combined for 4 sacks and 0 interceptions so far this season.

Houston Texans Recap

The Houston Texans come into this game looking to rebound from a 36-31 loss at the hands of Buffalo last time out to sit at 0-1 this season. After this game, the Texans will head on the road for a game against the Colts.

Texans Looking To Rebound In Second Home Game

C.J. Stroud has thrown for 274 yards, 2 touchdowns and 0 interceptions on 68.4% passing while David Montgomery leads the Texans in rushing with 60 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns so far this season. Woody Marks sits behind Montgomery on the ground with 42 yards and 0 TDs. Nico Collins leads Houston in receiving with 75 yards and 7 catches along with 1 touchdown so far this season. On defense, Reed Blankenship and Azeez Al-Shaair are tied for the team lead with 8 total tackles each while Jadeveon Clowney leads the team with 1 sack, and Houston’s defense as a whole has combined for 2 sacks and 0 interceptions so far this season.

Cincinnati Bengals @ Houston Texans Betting Trends: Week 2

Why the Houston Texans will win

• The Bengals have lost each of their last 10 Week 2 road games against AFC opponents.
• The Texans have won each of their last nine games as home favorites following a home loss.
• The Texans have covered the spread in each of their last nine games as home favorites following a home loss.
• The Bengals have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games following a home win.
• The Texans have won the first half in 14 of their last 16 Sunday games as home favorites.
• The Texans have won the first quarter in six of their last nine Sunday games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Texans have scored the first touchdown in five of their last six games as favorites following a loss.

Why the Cincinnati Bengals will win

• The Bengals have won each of their last four games as underdogs against AFC South opponents.
• The Texans have lost seven of their eight previous September games against AFC North opponents.
• The road team has covered the spread in each of the Texans’ last seven Week 2 games.
• The Texans have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games in September.
• The underdogs have won the first quarter in four of the Texans’ last five games.
• The Bengals have scored the first touchdown in each of their last four games.
• The Bengals have won the first half in seven of their last eight road games against teams that held a losing record.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Bengals’ last seven games as underdogs without Drew Sample have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Seven of the Texans’ last eight games in September have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of the last five Sunday games at Reliant Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.

Houston Texans Player Prop Facts

• David Montgomery has recorded 13+ receiving yards in each of his last four home appearances against conference opponents.
• Woody Marks has recorded 42+ rushing yards in each of his last eight regular season appearances against AFC opponents.
• C.J. Stroud has recorded 233+ passing yards in seven of the Texans’ last eight September games against AFC opponents.
• Woody Marks has recorded 48+ rushing and receiving yards in seven of his last eight regular season appearances against AFC opponents.
• C.J. Stroud has recorded 20+ completions in each of the Texans’ last eight September games against AFC opponents.
• David Montgomery has scored at least one touchdown in seven of his last eight September appearances with his team as a favorite.
• Heading into Week 2, David Montgomery ranks T1st in the NFL in touchdowns (3) this season.

Cincinnati Bengals Player Prop Facts

• Tee Higgins has scored the last touchdown in three of his last four Week 2 appearances.
• Chase Brown has scored two or more touchdowns in three of the Bengals’ last four day road games against teams that held a losing record.
• Chase Brown has scored at least one touchdown in each of the Bengals’ last four games.
• Chase Brown has recorded 56+ rushing yards in each of the Bengals’ last four games.
• Andrei Iosivas has recorded 17+ receiving yards in each of the Bengals’ last six games as road underdogs against AFC opponents.
• Chase Brown has recorded 90+ rushing and receiving yards in eight of the Bengals’ last nine games against AFC opponents.
• Joe Flacco has recorded 217+ passing yards in six of his last seven Week 2 appearances.
• Joe Flacco has recorded 21+ completions in each of his last 10 Week 2 appearances.
• Heading into Week 2, Evan McPherson ranks T1st in the NFL in made field goals (4) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Heading into Week 2, the Texans rank T1st in the NFL in 4th down percentage (100.0%) this season.
• Heading into Week 2, the Texans rank T1st in the NFL in 4th down percentage against (0.0%) this season.
• Heading into Week 2, the Bengals rank T1st in the NFL in forced fumbles (4) this season.
• Heading into Week 2, the Bengals rank 1st in the NFL in fumbles recovered (4) this season.

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Houston Texans Prediction

I’m on Houston here. I’m left confused about the Texans after that week 1 performance but I was impressed with how solid the offense looked and while the defense wasn’t spectacular, we know what it’s capable of. Cincinnati beat up on what I feel is a subpar Buccaneers team, but I think that the Texans will be a different ball of wax and I look for Houston to get it done in the bounce back at home.