The Dolphins will play the Texans on Saturday, August 19th, 2023. The matchup takes place at NRG Stadium. Watch this exciting preseason matchup at 4:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on NFL NET.
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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 2023-24 NFL preseason is underway for the Miami Dolphins 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 Miami Dolphins currently have a 92.67 preseason power ranking (98.00 for the 2022 preseason). Contrast this to the Houston Texans who'll play this matchup with a 98.67 preseason power ranking (98.67 in 2022).
- Away Miami Dolphins - The Miami Dolphins currently have a 0-0-0 record as an away team (1-0-0 in 2022). 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 2022). They now rank 2nd for home team wins in the preseason standings.
- Points Scored - The Miami Dolphins rank 18th (3) in the preseason, with the Houston Texans ranked 10th (20) for points scored in the 2023 preseason.
- Points Against - The Miami Dolphins are 11th (19) in the preseason for points against. The Houston Texans stand 17th (9) in the 2023 preseason for points against.
- Team Records - The Miami Dolphins have a 0-1-0 preseason record, with the Houston Texans at 1-0-0. Last year, the Miami Dolphins had a 2-1-0 preseason record, with the Houston Texans finishing with a 3-0-0 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, mateys! The Miami Dolphins be settin' sail to face the scallywag Houston Texans...
in a preseason showdown at NRG Stadium on August 19th, 2023. Dolphins be 0-1-0, Texans be 1-0-0. Preseason be the time for landlubbers to prove their worth... But ye can't trust these mateys yet, so don't be losin' yer doubloons. SportsBetting3.com be offerin' ye a chance to bet on this game... But be careful, ye don't want to walk the plank. Keep yer eyes on the horizon, me hearties, and review the odds below... May the best buccaneer prevail in this preseason clash on the gridiron!
Best Dolphins at Texans Odds
| Underdog Miami Dolphins | Favorite Houston Texans |
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| Underdog Miami Dolphins | Favorite Houston Texans |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Texans are -1.5 -113 point spread favorites at BetRivers, while the Miami Dolphins are +2 -110 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 -109 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $109 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Texans are the -137 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Miami Dolphins are the +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Dolphins
Texans
8/19/23 4:00pm EDT | +2 -110-2 -110 |
Underdog Miami Dolphins - Miami Dolphins bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2 Miami Dolphins underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 2. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Houston Texans - Houston Texans bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2 Houston Texans favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 2. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Miami Dolphins at Houston Texans Prop Bets
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Dolphins
Texans
8/19/23 4:00pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Pre Preseason Week 2 | Dolphins vs Texans Saturday, August 19th, 2023 | MIA 28, HOU 3 NRG Stadium | Dolphins by 25 |
| 2022 Week 12 | Texans vs Dolphins Sunday, November 27th, 2022 | MIA 30, HOU 15 Hard Rock Stadium | Dolphins by 15 |
| 2021 Week 9 | Texans vs Dolphins Sunday, November 7th, 2021 | MIA 17, HOU 9 Hard Rock Stadium | Dolphins by 8 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| x - Miami Dolphins | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0.647 | 496 | 391 | 7-2-0 | 4-4-0 | 4-2-0 | 0.667 | 7-5-0 | 0.583 | 2L | 2-3-0 |
| xz - Houston Texans | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0.588 | 377 | 353 | 6-3-0 | 4-4-0 | 4-2-0 | 0.667 | 7-5-0 | 0.583 | 2W | 3-2-0 |
Miami Dolphins & 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.
Miami Dolphins Futures Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Dolphins | +2500 Bet | +2500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Texans | +1400 Bet | +1400 Bet |
Miami Dolphins & 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:
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How to Bet on the Miami Dolphins 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 19th, 2023 at 4:00 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 Miami Dolphins vs Houston Texans Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NFL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Miami Dolphins 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.