Houston Texans vs Detroit Lions Odds

The Texans will play the Lions on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025. The matchup takes place at Ford Field. Watch this exciting preseason matchup at 1:07 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN Unlmtd.

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Key Matchup Stats

The 2025-26 NFL preseason is underway for the Houston Texans and Detroit Lions. 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 Houston Texans currently have a 96.00 preseason power ranking (97.67 for the 2024 preseason). Contrast this to the Detroit Lions who'll play this matchup with a 89.67 preseason power ranking (93.33 in 2024).
  • Away Houston Texans - The Houston Texans currently have a 0-1-0 record as an away team (1-1-0 in 2024). They now rank 3rd for away team wins in the preseason standings.
  • Home Detroit Lions - The Detroit Lions currently have a 0-2-0 record as a home team (1-0-0 in 2024). They now rank 3rd for home team wins in the preseason standings.
  • Points Scored - The Houston Texans rank 21st (30) in the preseason, with the Detroit Lions ranked 15th (41) for points scored in the 2025 preseason.
  • Points Against - The Houston Texans are 21st (23) in the preseason for points against. The Detroit Lions stand 2nd (68) in the 2025 preseason for points against.
  • Team Records - The Houston Texans have a 1-1-0 preseason record, with the Detroit Lions at 1-2-0. Last year, the Houston Texans had a 3-1-0 preseason record, with the Detroit Lions finishing with a 2-1-0 standing.

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Arr mateys! The Houston Texans set sail for battle at Ford Field...

with the Detroit Lions in a preseason clash of titans. Who will prevail?

The Texans stand at 1-1-0 while the Lions are 1-2-0. SportsBetting3.com, bet on this game, review the odds below.

Best Texans at Lions Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Houston Texans
Favorite

Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions have a -1.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. The Houston Texans have a +1.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. The Houston Texans are the point spread underdogs. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 34.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 34.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Houston Texans
Favorite

Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are the -125 moneyline favorite. Risk $125 to win $100 on the Detroit Lions at BetMGM. The Houston Texans are the +105 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $105 on the Houston Texans. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Houston Texans vs Detroit Lions NFL game on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025?

The Detroit Lions are -1.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Texans are +1.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Houston Texans vs Detroit Lions NFL game on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025?

The best over line is 34.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 34.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Houston Texans vs Detroit Lions NFL game on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025?

The Detroit Lions are the -125 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Texans are the +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Underdog Houston Texans - Houston Texans bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +1.5 Houston Texans underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.

Favorite Detroit Lions - Detroit Lions bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -1.5 Detroit Lions favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.

Houston Texans at Detroit Lions Prop Bets

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Recent Meetings Since 2021

Recent Meetings Since 2021
WeekGameResultMargin
2025
Preseason Week 3
Texans vs Lions
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
HOU 26, DET 7
Ford Field
Texans by 19
2024
Week 10
Lions vs Texans
Sunday, November 10th, 2024
DET 26, HOU 23
NRG Stadium
Lions by 3

Team Standings

2025-2026 NFL Regular Season Standings - Houston Texans, Detroit Lions
Team W L T Pct PF PA Home Away Div Div% Conf Conf% Strk L5
Detroit Lions0000.000000-0-00-0-00-0-00.0000-0-00.0000- -
Houston Texans0000.000000-0-00-0-00-0-00.0000-0-00.0000- -

Houston Texans & Detroit Lions Futures Odds

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Houston Texans Futures Odds
2025-26 Houston Texans Super Bowl Odds

Team
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Detroit Lions Futures Odds
2025-26 Detroit Lions Super Bowl Odds

Team
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Lions
+1200
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Houston Texans & Detroit Lions Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Houston Texans vs Detroit Lions NFL Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

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    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's NFL page, look for the Houston Texans vs Detroit Lions Game.

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