Buccaneers vs. Texans: NFL Week 9 Odds & Picks (2023)
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NFL Odds, Picks & Predictions: Buccaneers vs. Texans
Buccaneers vs. Texans
While Tampa Bay began the season strong, the Buccaneers have dropped each of their last three games, scoring no more than 18 points in any of those games. In four of their last five, Tampa Bay also hasn't scored more than 18 points. The offense is struggled, mostly rushing the football. Without a balanced attack, it's hard to win football games consistently. On the other hand, the Texans have struggled to defend the run. They've also missed countless tackles. But they're playing at a high level in coverage, which should keep guys like Mike Evans and Chris Godwin in check. Meanwhile, C.J. Stroud has done well with Houston as a rookie. He's limiting turnovers and that's one of the best things you can do in the early stage of your career. He's giving Houston a chance to win every night because of it. Tampa Bay's run defense and secondary has been average at best.
Pick: Texans -3
âJason Radowitz
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