The Raiders will play the Texans on Thursday, August 20th, 2026. The matchup takes place at NRG Stadium. Watch this exciting preseason matchup at 8:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2026-27 NFL preseason is underway for the Las Vegas Raiders 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 Las Vegas Raiders currently have a 92.00 preseason power ranking (90.00 for the 2025 preseason). Contrast this to the Houston Texans who'll play this matchup with a 91.00 preseason power ranking (97.00 in 2025).
- Away Las Vegas Raiders - The Las Vegas Raiders currently have a 0-0-0 record as an away team (0-1-1 in 2025). They now rank 2nd for away team wins in the preseason standings.
- Home Houston Texans - The Houston Texans currently have a 0-1-0 record as a home team (1-0-0 in 2025). They now rank 2nd for home team wins in the preseason standings.
- Points Scored - The Las Vegas Raiders rank 12th (14) in the preseason, with the Houston Texans ranked 17th (7) for points scored in the 2026 preseason.
- Points Against - The Las Vegas Raiders are 5th (27) in the preseason for points against. The Houston Texans stand 5th (27) in the 2026 preseason for points against.
- Team Records - The Las Vegas Raiders have a 0-1-0 preseason record, with the Houston Texans at 0-1-0. Last year, the Las Vegas Raiders had a 0-2-1 preseason record, with the Houston Texans finishing with a 2-1-0 standing.
Best Raiders at Texans Odds
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Las Vegas Raiders at Houston Texans Prop Bets
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Recent Meetings Since 2022
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2025 Week 16 | Raiders vs Texans Sunday, December 21st, 2025 | HOU 23, LV 21 NRG Stadium | Texans by 2 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | - - |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 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 OddsNo Super Bowl TM Houston Texans YR: futures available
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 Thursday, August 20th, 2026 at 8:00 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 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.
Other August 20, 2026 NFL Games
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