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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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 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.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
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
| Underdog Houston Texans | Favorite Detroit Lions |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Houston Texans | Favorite Detroit Lions |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
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.
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.
The Detroit Lions are the -125 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Texans are the +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Texans
Lions
8/23/25 1:07pm EDT | +1.5 -110-1.5 -110 |
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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Texans
Lions
8/23/25 1:07pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 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
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| Detroit Lions | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.500 | 65 | 48 | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 0.500 | 1-1-0 | 0.500 | 1W | 1-1-0 |
| Houston Texans | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 9 | 14 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 1L | 0-1-0 |
Houston Texans & Detroit Lions 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.
Houston Texans Futures Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Texans | +3500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lions | +1800 Bet |
Houston Texans & Detroit Lions 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 Houston Texans vs Detroit Lions 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 23rd, 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 Houston Texans vs Detroit Lions Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NFL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Texans vs Detroit Lions 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.
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