Carolina Panthers vs Houston Texans

NFL· Week 3
LLWWPoints 199-224
LLLLPoints 227-196
Home9W 0D 11L(421-506)
Away10W 0D 10L(401-339)

Bank of America Stadium

Today
Kickoff
In Progress
Final

Score by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Carolina Panthers
063716
Houston Texans
033713

AI match analysis

Carolina Panthers win
36%
Draw
24%
Houston Texans win
40%

Predicted score: 21-23

The numbers favor the Houston Texans based on their recent head-to-head history, having won 3 out of the last 5 encounters against the Carolina Panthers. Additionally, the Texans have shown a stronger scoring average of 23.4 points in their last 10 matches compared to the Panthers' 21.3. Given the Panthers' struggles, particularly in conceding an average of 23.8 points, this matchup could lean towards a slight advantage for the Texans.

  • Houston Texans have won 3 of the last 5 head-to-head matches against Carolina Panthers
  • Carolina Panthers scored an average of 21.3 points in their last 10 matches
  • Houston Texans scored an average of 23.4 points in their last 10 matches
  • Carolina Panthers conceded more points (23.8) than they scored in their last 10 matches
AI ConfidenceLow confidence
35/100

Confidence is low because the outcomes are closely matched, which limits confidence, and some historical data (form, H2H or standings) is still incomplete.

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Why AI favors Houston Texans

  • Tighter defenseHouston Texans

    Houston Texans are conceding just 19.6 points per game over their recent matches.

    19.6/game conceded
  • Historical edgeCarolina Panthers

    Carolina Panthers have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two teams.

    4/5 H2H wins
  • Poor recent formCarolina Panthers

    Carolina Panthers have lost 3 of their last 5 matches.

    2W 0D 3L
  • Poor recent formHouston Texans

    Houston Texans have lost 4 of their last 5 matches.

    1W 0D 4L

Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.

What could change the prediction

  • Below-average model confidence

    Overall model confidence for this match is 35/100 — treat the prediction as directional rather than decisive.

  • Close matchup

    The model gives the favorite only a 40% probability, so this is a closely-matched fixture and confidence remains moderate.

How did our prediction do?

✗ Missed pickExact score missed

We picked Houston Texans at 40% — final result was Carolina Panthers win, Carolina Panthers 16-13 Houston Texans.

Predicted score was 21-23.

The model itself flagged this as a low confidence pick (35/100), so this miss was a genuinely close call.

Closing odds vs. our model

Houston Texans1.87market 53.5% · model 40%
Carolina Panthers1.94market 51.6% · model 36%

Last tracked odds before kickoff, compared against our AI's pre-match probability for the same outcome.

Match trends

  • Carolina Panthers have averaged 19.9 points scored per game over their last 10 matches.
  • Houston Texans have averaged 22.7 points scored per game over their last 10 matches.
  • Carolina Panthers are unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 meetings with Houston Texans.

Odds comparison

Moneyline

Carolina Panthers1.94best 1.98AI 36%
Houston Texans1.87best 1.90AI 40%

Point spread

LineCarolina PanthersHouston Texans
-22.051.67
-1.52.001.73
-11.951.90
+01.951.90
+11.891.94
+1.51.831.94
+21.821.94
+2.51.781.97

Total points

LineOverUnder
341.672.05
34.51.712.00
351.751.95
35.51.831.94
361.911.90
36.51.931.83
372.001.73
37.52.031.67

Average price across 11 bookmakers we track. Odds change continuously — shown for reference only, not a recommendation.

Moneyline — odds movement

Carolina Panthers1.94
Houston Texans1.87 0.01
27 Aug28 Aug

Model vs market

Carolina Panthers win-13.1pp
AI
36%
Market
49.1%
Houston Texans win-10.9pp
AI
40%
Market
50.9%

"Market" is the average bookmaker price converted to an implied probability with the bookmaker's built-in margin removed, for a fair comparison against the AI's own probability estimate.

Head-to-head

Last 5 meetings

4Carolina Panthers wins
0Draws
1Houston Texans wins
85-69Points
Standings not available yet.

Frequently asked questions

Who is likely to win Carolina Panthers vs Houston Texans?+

Our AI model favors Houston Texans to win, with a 40% probability (Carolina Panthers 60%).

What time does Carolina Panthers vs Houston Texans kick off?+

Kickoff is at Aug 28, 2026, 11:00 PM (your local time, based on your device).

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Houston Texans?+

Carolina Panthers: 0-6-3-7. Houston Texans: 0-3-3-7. Final: 16-13.