The Cardinals will play the Texans on Sunday, December 14th, 2025. The matchup takes place at NRG Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 15 matchup at 1:00 pm EST. Check local listings for coverage on FOX.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's now Week 15, as the 2025-26 NFL regular season is coming to a close. This week's action includes a matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and Houston Texans. They'll play on Sunday, December 14th, 2025 at NRG Stadium, in a game that may affect this season's playoff picture. We've highlighted each team's key performance stats below. Take note of the following as you handicap this matchup.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Now Week 15 of the 2025-26 NFL regular season, the Arizona Cardinals have a 86.33 power ranking based on our formula. Their opponent, the Houston Texans, currently possess a 96.00 power ranking.
- Away Arizona Cardinals - With the season coming to a close, the Arizona Cardinals have a 2-4-0 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Texans - The Houston Texans come to this Week 15 game with a 4-2-0 record as a home team. They rank 3rd in the league for home team wins as the 2025-26 regular season wraps up.
- Points Scored - The Arizona Cardinals currently rank 17th (282) headed into Week 15, with the Houston Texans ranked 16th (283) for points scored to date.
- Points Against - As the regular season winds down, the Arizona Cardinals rank 7th (348) for points score against them. Note that the Houston Texans now rank 31st (208) for points scored against.
- Team Records - The final games of the season will determine who heads to the playoffs. Heading into Week 15, the Arizona Cardinals have a 3-10-0 record, with the Houston Texans at 8-5-0 for the 2025-26 NFL regular season.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Arizona Cardinals be facin' the Houston Texans this Sunday!
The regular season be nearin' its end, and this game could shape the playoff picture.
The Cardinals be strugglin' at 3-10-0, while the Texans be holdin' strong at 8-5-0. Place a bet at BetRivers or BetMGM, and be sure to look at this matchup's prop bets below. We've compared odds from our partner sportsbooks. Argh!
Best Cardinals at Texans Odds
| Underdog Arizona Cardinals | Favorite Houston Texans |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Arizona Cardinals | Favorite Houston Texans |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Texans are -10 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Arizona Cardinals are +10 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 42.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 42.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Texans are the -550 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Arizona Cardinals are the +400 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Cardinals
Texans
12/14/25 1:00pm EST | +10 -110-10 -110 |
Underdog Arizona Cardinals - Arizona Cardinals bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +10 Arizona Cardinals underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 10. Your bet loses if they lose by 11 or more.
Favorite Houston Texans - Houston Texans bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -10 Houston Texans favorite bet wins if they win by 11 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 10. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Arizona Cardinals at Houston Texans Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Cardinals
Texans
First Team To Score
12/14/25 1:00pm EST | +145-190Bet |
Cardinals
Texans
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
12/14/25 1:00pm EST | +185-250+10000Bet |
Cardinals
Texans
Game to Overtime
12/14/25 1:00pm EST | Yes +950No -5000Bet |
Cardinals
Texans
Safety to be Scored
12/14/25 1:00pm EST | Yes +1000No -3000Bet |
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CJ Stroud
Interceptions Thrown
ARI at HOU 12/14/25 1:00pm EST | 0.5 o +1100.5 u -145Bet |
Jacoby Brissett
Interceptions Thrown
ARI at HOU 12/14/25 1:00pm EST | 0.5 o -1750.5 u +130Bet |
CJ Stroud
Longest Passing Completion
ARI at HOU 12/14/25 1:00pm EST | 35.5 o -11535.5 u -115Bet |
Jacoby Brissett
Longest Passing Completion
ARI at HOU 12/14/25 1:00pm EST | 33.5 o -11833.5 u -110Bet |
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Chad Ryland
Total Kicking Points
ARI at HOU 12/14/25 1:00pm EST | 5.5 o -1155.5 u -115Bet |
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Total Kicking Points
ARI at HOU 12/14/25 1:00pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
CJ Stroud
Total Pass Completions
ARI at HOU 12/14/25 1:00pm EST | 20.5 o -13020.5 u -105Bet |
Jacoby Brissett
Total Pass Completions
ARI at HOU 12/14/25 1:00pm EST | 22.5 o -12522.5 u -105Bet |
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CJ Stroud
Total Passing Yards
ARI at HOU 12/14/25 1:00pm EST | 234.5 o -115234.5 u -115Bet |
Jacoby Brissett
Total Passing Yards
ARI at HOU 12/14/25 1:00pm EST | 231.5 o -115231.5 u -115Bet |
CJ Stroud
Total Touchdown Passes
ARI at HOU 12/14/25 1:00pm EST | 1.5 o -1451.5 u +110Bet |
Jacoby Brissett
Total Touchdown Passes
ARI at HOU 12/14/25 1:00pm EST | 1.5 o +1951.5 u -275Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Week 15 | Cardinals vs Texans Sunday, December 14th, 2025 | HOU 40, ARI 20 NRG Stadium | Texans by 20 |
| 2023 Week 11 | Cardinals vs Texans Sunday, November 19th, 2023 | HOU 21, ARI 16 NRG Stadium | Texans by 5 |
| 2021 Week 7 | Texans vs Cardinals Sunday, October 24th, 2021 | ARI 31, HOU 5 State Farm Stadium | Cardinals by 26 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| Houston Texans | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0.643 | 323 | 228 | 5-2-0 | 4-3-0 | 4-1-0 | 0.800 | 7-2-0 | 0.778 | 6W | 5-0-0 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0.214 | 302 | 388 | 1-6-0 | 2-5-0 | 0-5-0 | 0.000 | 3-7-0 | 0.300 | 6L | 0-5-0 |
Arizona Cardinals & Houston Texans Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
Arizona Cardinals Futures OddsNo Super Bowl TM Arizona Cardinals YR: futures available
Houston Texans Futures Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Texans | +1200 Bet |
Arizona Cardinals & Houston Texans Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Arizona Cardinals vs Houston Texans NFL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NFL page, look for the Arizona Cardinals vs Houston Texans Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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