The Raiders will play the Texans on Sunday, December 21st, 2025. The matchup takes place at NRG Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 16 matchup at 4:25 pm EST. Check local listings for coverage on CBS.
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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 16, as the 2025-26 NFL regular season is coming to a close. This week's action includes a matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and Houston Texans. They'll play on Sunday, December 21st, 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 16 of the 2025-26 NFL regular season, the Las Vegas Raiders have a 82.00 power ranking based on our formula. Their opponent, the Houston Texans, currently possess a 97.33 power ranking.
- Away Las Vegas Raiders - With the season coming to a close, the Las Vegas Raiders have a 1-6-0 record as an away team, ranking them 6th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Texans - The Houston Texans come to this Week 16 game with a 5-2-0 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 Las Vegas Raiders currently rank 30th (196) headed into Week 16, with the Houston Texans ranked 16th (323) for points scored to date.
- Points Against - As the regular season winds down, the Las Vegas Raiders rank 8th (363) for points score against them. Note that the Houston Texans now rank 30th (228) for points scored against.
- Team Records - The final games of the season will determine who heads to the playoffs. Heading into Week 16, the Las Vegas Raiders have a 2-12-0 record, with the Houston Texans at 9-5-0 for the 2025-26 NFL regular season.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast me hearties! The Raiders be sailin' to battle against the Texans in Week 16!
This be a crucial clash as the regular season be windin' down soon. The outcome could change the playoff picture for both teams.
The Raiders be standin' at 2-12-0 while the Texans be holdin' strong at 9-5-0. 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. It be a showdown at NRG Stadium, so prepare for a fierce fight!
Best Raiders at Texans Odds
| Underdog Las Vegas Raiders | Favorite Houston Texans |
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| Underdog Las Vegas Raiders | Favorite Houston Texans |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Texans are -14.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Las Vegas Raiders are +14.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 38 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 38 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Texans are the -1400 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Las Vegas Raiders are the +800 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Raiders
Texans
12/21/25 4:25pm EST | +14.5 -115-14.5 -105 |
Underdog Las Vegas Raiders - Las Vegas Raiders bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +14.5 Las Vegas Raiders underdog bet wins if they lose by 14 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 15 or more.
Favorite Houston Texans - Houston Texans bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -14.5 Houston Texans favorite bet wins if they win by 15 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 14 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Las Vegas Raiders at Houston Texans Prop Bets
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Raiders
Texans
First Team To Score
12/21/25 4:25pm EST | +210-275Bet |
Raiders
Texans
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
12/21/25 4:25pm EST | +260-375+10000Bet |
Raiders
Texans
Game to Overtime
12/21/25 4:25pm EST | Yes +1300No -10000Bet |
Raiders
Texans
Safety to be Scored
12/21/25 4:25pm EST | Yes +1000No -3000Bet |
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CJ Stroud
Total Touchdown Passes
LV at HOU 12/21/25 4:25pm EST | 1.5 o -1351.5 u +105Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2022 Week 7 | Texans vs Raiders Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 | LV 38, HOU 20 Allegiant Stadium | Raiders by 18 |
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 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0.143 | 196 | 363 | 1-6-0 | 1-6-0 | 0-5-0 | 0.000 | 2-8-0 | 0.200 | 8L | 0-5-0 |
Las Vegas Raiders & 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.
Las Vegas Raiders Futures OddsNo Super Bowl TM Las Vegas Raiders YR: futures available
Houston Texans Futures Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Texans | +1300 Bet |
Las Vegas Raiders & 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 Las Vegas Raiders 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 Sunday, December 21st, 2025 at 4:25 pm EST, 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 Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NFL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Las Vegas Raiders 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.
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