Houston is coming off a dominant 20-3 victory over Carolina, in which its depth units excelled and attracted early sharp money. This game is the final preseason matchup with Detroit, and the line has been shifted from Detroit -3 to -1.5. The game is scheduled for Saturday. Detroit.
Detroit is primarily relying on backup quarterback Kyle Allen, who has been one of the most efficient preseason quarterbacks in the NFL. Houston, on the other hand, is still evaluating Davis Mills and Kedon Slovis as potential replacements for C.J. Stroud.
Proliferate
Lions -1.5 (-115) Texans +1.5 (-105)
Line of credit
Lions (-130) Texans (+110)
In total
Greater than 34.5 (-105) Less than 34.5 (-115)
Lions versus Texans Instructions for Viewing
Saturday, August 23, 2025
1 p.m. Eastern Time
Venue: Ford Field
Instructions for viewing television: CBS
Texans’ record is 1-1.
Lions’ Record: 1-1
In the preseason, DeMeco Ryans has a record of 6-3 against the spread and 5-4 against the spread.
In the preseason, Dan Campbell has a record of 6-9 against the spread and 7-8 against the spread.
Lions versus Texans Prediction and Selection
The Texans have allowed a mere 6.5 points per game in their first two preseason games. Additionally, they were the most effective team in the NFL last season in restricting opposing quarterbacks to a 59% completion rate. This defensive identity is directly applicable to a Lions offense that has been excessively dependent on Kyle Allen’s quick hand and a preseason run game that has averaged only 3.3 yards per carry. Detroit is at risk of becoming one-dimensional if it lacks balance, and Houston’s reserve front seven has already demonstrated its ability to generate pressure and induce errors.
Davis Mills has demonstrated consistency offensively, completing over 60% of his passes. With Stroud absent, he will receive additional opportunities to engage Detroit’s second-team secondary. I also appreciate Houston’s depth in this situation; Detroit has lost two of its three games this preseason, and its defense has been inconsistent across rotations.
Choose the Texans (+110 at FanDuel)
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