The Panthers will play the Texans on Saturday, August 16th, 2025. The matchup takes place at NRG Stadium. Watch this exciting preseason matchup at 1:07 pm EDT.
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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
The 2025-26 NFL preseason is underway for the Carolina Panthers and Houston Texans. Let's review each team's stats in anticipation of their upcoming matchup. Preseason results do not affect a team's chances of making the playoffs. Remember, the regular season begins soon!
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Carolina Panthers currently have a 92.67 preseason power ranking (91.00 for the 2024 preseason). Contrast this to the Houston Texans who'll play this matchup with a 93.00 preseason power ranking (97.67 in 2024).
- Away Carolina Panthers - The Carolina Panthers currently have a 0-0-0 record as an away team (1-1-0 in 2024). They now rank 2nd for away team wins in the preseason standings.
- Home Houston Texans - The Houston Texans currently have a 0-0-0 record as a home team (2-0-0 in 2024). They now rank 2nd for home team wins in the preseason standings.
- Points Scored - The Carolina Panthers rank 15th (10) in the preseason, with the Houston Texans ranked 15th (10) for points scored in the 2025 preseason.
- Points Against - The Carolina Panthers are 5th (30) in the preseason for points against. The Houston Texans stand 12th (20) in the 2025 preseason for points against.
- Team Records - The Carolina Panthers have a 0-1-0 preseason record, with the Houston Texans at 0-1-0. Last year, the Carolina Panthers had a 1-2-0 preseason record, with the Houston Texans finishing with a 3-1-0 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Ye scurvy dogs, prepare ye self for a battle at NRG Stadium! Panthers versus Texans...
Both teams be thirsty for victory after a loss in Preseason Week 1... SportsBetting3.com, bet on this game, review the odds below. Arrr!
Best Panthers at Texans Odds
| Underdog Carolina Panthers | Favorite Houston Texans |
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| Underdog Carolina Panthers | Favorite Houston Texans |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Texans are -1.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Carolina Panthers are +1.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 39.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 39.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Texans are the -130 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Carolina Panthers are the +110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
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Panthers
Texans
8/16/25 1:07pm EDT | +1.5 -105-1.5 -115 |
Underdog Carolina Panthers - Carolina Panthers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +1.5 Carolina Panthers underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Houston Texans - Houston Texans bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -1.5 Houston Texans favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Carolina Panthers at Houston Texans Prop Bets
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Panthers
Texans
8/16/25 1:07pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2025 Preseason Week 2 | Panthers vs Texans Saturday, August 16th, 2025 | HOU 20, CAR 3 NRG Stadium | Texans by 17 |
| 2023 Week 8 | Texans vs Panthers Sunday, October 29th, 2023 | CAR 15, HOU 13 Bank of America Stadium | Panthers by 2 |
| 2021 Week 3 | Panthers vs Texans Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 | CAR 24, HOU 9 NRG Stadium | Panthers by 15 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| Carolina Panthers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | - - |
| Houston Texans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | - - |
Carolina Panthers & 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.
Carolina Panthers Futures Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Panthers | +15000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Texans | +3500 Bet |
Carolina Panthers & Houston Texans Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Carolina Panthers vs Houston Texans NFL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, August 16th, 2025 at 1:07 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NFL page, look for the Carolina Panthers vs Houston Texans Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NFL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Carolina Panthers vs Houston Texans Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other August 16, 2025 NFL Games
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- Green Bay Packers vs Indianapolis Colts - 8/16/25 1:06pm EDT
- Cleveland Browns vs Philadelphia Eagles - 8/16/25 1:07pm EDT
- Miami Dolphins vs Detroit Lions - 8/16/25 1:07pm EDT
- San Francisco 49ers vs Las Vegas Raiders - 8/16/25 4:00pm EDT
- Baltimore Ravens vs Dallas Cowboys - 8/16/25 7:00pm EDT
- Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams - 8/16/25 7:00pm EDT
- New York Jets vs New York Giants - 8/16/25 7:00pm EDT
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