Texans vs Lions Preseason Betting Prediction Week 3 August 23. Place a bet on this NFL football game with the best odds.

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Texans vs Lions Preseason Betting Prediction

The Week 3 preseason clash between the Houston Texans and Detroit Lions brings together two teams that have shown drastically different betting tendencies in recent matchups. Ultimately, this preseason matchup may come down to which team imposes its style more effectively. If Houston controls the clock with its rushing game and continues its recent UNDER trend, the Texans could keep the scoring manageable and cover the spread. However, Detroit’s ability to dictate pace, force shootouts, and exploit preseason matchups against AFC competition makes them a dangerous opponent. With Detroit’s strong historical performance against AFC South teams and a track record of pushing totals OVER, bettors will need to decide whether to trust Houston’s disciplined play or lean into Detroit’s explosive scoring trends. This game sets up as one of the more intriguing preseason battles, especially for those looking at totals markets and historical betting angles.

Texans vs Lions Preseason Betting Prediction: Head to Head

Texans vs Lions Preseason Betting Prediction: Houston

Houston enters with strong momentum against the spread, going 4-1 ATS in their last five outings. The Texans have leaned on their ground game, ranking 13th in the league in rushing, and have also done well in controlling possession at over 31 minutes per contest. However, their struggles against NFC North opponents, with just one win in their last seven meetings, raise questions about how they’ll handle the Lions’ balanced attack. Houston has also seen plenty of unders lately, particularly in August, which may suggest a slower-paced performance in this contest.

Texans vs Lions Preseason Betting Prediction: Houston Trends

• Over the past five games, Houston has a record of 4-1 against the spread.
• In six of Houston’s most recent nine games, the total has been reported as UNDER.
• The over/under record for Houston’s previous five games versus Detroit is 4-1.
• In its last six games versus Detroit, Houston has a Super Bowl record of 5-1.
• Seven out of the nine games that Houston has played against teams that are members of the National Football Conference have ended with the total falling below the point spread.
• In its last seven games against teams from the National Football Conference North division, Houston has a record of 1-6 in terms of head-to-head competition.
• In five of Houston’s most recent five games played in the month of August, the total has been under.
• In its last 18 games played on a Saturday, Houston has a winning record of 12-6 against the spread.

Texans vs Lions Preseason Betting Prediction: Detroit

On the other side, Detroit has been one of the most consistent betting teams in the NFL, boasting a stellar 15-4 record in their last 19 games. The Lions thrive in high-scoring battles, as seven of their last nine games and nine of their last eleven against AFC opponents have gone OVER the total. Their defense has proven to be a double-edged sword: while their rushing defense is among the league’s best, ranking 6th overall, their passing defense is a major liability, sitting dead last in the NFL at over 247 yards allowed per game. This weakness could open the door for Houston’s passing attack to find rhythm, despite its middle-of-the-pack production.

Texans vs Lions Preseason Betting Prediction: Detroit Trends

• In seven of Detroit’s most recent nine games, the total has been taken over.
• After 19 games, Detroit has a winning percentage of 15-4.
• All five of Detroit’s most recent seven games against Houston have resulted in the total going over.
• In its previous seven games played at home, Detroit has a record of 1-6 against the spread.
• There have been nine out of the eleven games that Detroit has played against an opponent from the American Football Conference that have ended with the total going over.
• In the last seven games that Detroit has played against teams from the American Football Conference South division, the team has a winning record of 6-1.
• In twelve of Detroit’s most recent seventeen games played in the month of August, the total has been over.
• After six games played on Saturdays, Detroit has a record of 4-2 against the spread.
• In the last twenty games that Detroit has played on a Saturday at home, the team has a winning percentage of 14-6.

 

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