Last week, there was evidence that the landscape of the AFC West could change. While the Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Los Angeles Chargers, the Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders also won. And the games were no accident. In particular, the Raiders and Chargers drew attention with the Pro Football odds with impressive performances. Now on Monday night, the Chargers will visit the Raiders in Sin City in the nightcap of an ESPN Doubleheader. All of a sudden, the Chargers and Raiders’ matchup has playoff implications. First on the docket is Tampa Bay at Houston.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Houston Texans NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Monday, September 15, 2025, 7 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | NRG Stadium, Houston, TX |
| TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Buccaneers | +2½ ( -105 ) | 43 ( -108 ) | +125 |  |
| Texans | -2½ ( -115 ) | 43 ( -112 ) | -145 | |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Overview
Last week, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 23-20 against the Atlanta Falcons as 1-point road favorites. The game went under the sports betting total of 47.5. As a result, Tampa Bay is 1-0 straight up, 1-0 against the spread, and 0-1 under the total. Tampa Bay ranks 24th in total offense, 12th in scoring offense, 23rd in total defense, and 15th in scoring defense.
Houston Texans Team Overview
Last game, the Houston Texans lost 14-9 to the Los Angeles Rams as 3-point road dogs. The game went under the total of 43.5. Houston stands at 0-1 straight up, 0-1 against the spread, and 0-1 under the total. In sum, Houston ranks 23rd for total offense, 30th for scoring offense, 14th for total defense, and 10th for scoring defense.
In this situation, Houston will be motivated in its home opener to get back on track against a beatable team.
Buccaneers at Texans SBG Best Bet: Houston Texans.
Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Monday, September 15, 2025, 10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Chargers | -3½ ( -104 ) | 46½ ( -110 ) | -183 | |
| Raiders | +3½ ( -116 ) | 46½ ( -110 ) | +160 | |
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LA Chargers Team Overview
Last week, the LA Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-21 as 3-point dogs. The game went over the Pro Football lines total of 46.5. The Chargers are 1-0 straight up, 1-0 against the spread, and 1-0 over the total. In sum, LA ranks 6th for total offense, 8th for scoring offense, 22nd for total defense, and 20th for scoring defense.
Las Vegas Raiders Team Overview
Last game, the Las Vegas Raiders won 20-13 against the New England Patriots as 2.5-point road dogs. The game went under the total of 44.5. Las Vegas is 1-0 straight up, 1-0 against the spread, and 0-1 under the total. Overall, the Raiders rank 7th in total offense, 19th in scoring offense, 21st in total defense, and 9th in scoring defense.
Chargers at Raiders SBG Best Bet
The Chargers got the money in five of their most recent six road games. Meanwhile, LA went under the total in 12 of their last 17 games on the road. Late on, the Raiders covered two of their most recent six home games. Las Vegas went over the total in seven of its last 10 home games. In this series between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, the Chargers won and covered four of the most recent six meetings. Also, four of those six games went under the total.
However, in Las Vegas, the Raiders got the win and paid in four of their last six games against the Chargers. Five of those six games went over the total. On this occasion, the Chargers offer the most value as the quality road team.
SBG Best Bets: LA Chargers.