The Houston Texans (1-1) and Detroit Lions (1-2) will face off in NFL Preseason Week 3. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. EDT from Ford Field in Detroit, Mich. The game will broadcast live on NFL+.
The Lions are favored by -1.5 with the over/under set at 34.5 total points. Detroit is a -125 favorite to win outright, while Houston is +102 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Lions vs Texans predictions and NFL picks for Saturday, August 23.
Texans vs Lions Odds
| Texans Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -115 | 34.5 -112o / -108u | +102 |
| Lions Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -105 | 34.5 -112o / -108u | -125 |
My Texans vs Lions best bet is Under 34.5 for this Lions vs. Texans game, with the best price currently available at DraftKings. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NFL odds page.
Texans vs. Lions NFL Preseason Week 3 Preview, Prediction
The Lions and Texans will clash in their final preseason games. Both head coaches have said that starters will not play today.
Houston has posted a pre-season record of 1-1. Demeco Ryan’s team is coming off a 20-3 win over the Carolina Panthers on Saturday.
The Lions will attempt to close the preseason on a high note after a 1-2 start. They are coming off a 24-17 loss against the Miami Dolphins.
The pace of this contest will favor the under as I anticipate both teams keeping the ball on the ground for most of the game.
The starting quarterback play will be subpar in this matchup, which will bode well for the under.
Pick: Under 34.5 (-108, DraftKings)
Spread
I have no play here.
Moneyline
Not interested in the moneyline.
Over/Under
As mentioned, I'm backing the under in this matchup.
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