Houston Texans open a 2.5-point favorite over Cincinnati Bengals — about 57% implied to win outright. The 46.5 total prices it near 25–22.

Cincinnati Bengals went 6–11 in 2025 — #23 of 32 by point differential (-4.6/g).

Houston Texans went 12–5 in 2025 — #5 of 32 by point differential (+6.4/g).

Cincinnati Bengals drew one of the softest 2026 slates (strength of schedule #30).