The Detroit Lions (7-1) and Houston Texans (6-3) are set to square off in a star-studded showdown on Sunday Night Football. The Texans are looking to regain some rhythm after losing two of their last three games. Detroit has the second-longest winning streak in the NFL at six games. On Sunday night, Detroit will be without starting left tackle Taylor Decker (shoulder), while the Texans will be without the services of defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (ankle). Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (hamstring) is a game-time decision.
Kickoff from NRG Stadium in Houston is set for 8:20 p.m. ET. Detroit is a 3.5-point favorite in the latest Texans vs. Lions odds from SportsLine Consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 49.5. The Lions are -186 money line favorites (risk $186 to win $100), while the Texans are +157 underdogs. Before locking in any Lions vs. Texans picks, make sure to check out the NFL predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now, the model has simulated Lions vs. Texans 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NFL picks and NFL betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NFL odds and NFL betting lines for Texans vs. Lions:
- Texans vs. Lions spread: Detroit -3.5
- Texans vs. Lions over/under: 49.5 points
- Texans vs. Lions money line: Detroit -186, Houston +157
- DET: Lions are 7-1 against the spread this seasonÂ
- HOU: Texans are 3-6 ATS this season
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Why the Lions can cover
Quarterback Jared Goff is playing some of the best football at the position. Goff gets the ball to his playmakers and isn’t afraid to push the ball downfield. The 30-year-old leads the NFL in completion percentage (74.6%) and is ninth in passing touchdowns (14) to go along with 1,840 passing yards. He’s finished with at least two passing touchdowns in five of his last six games.
Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is a smooth route runner who excels underneath and in the middle of the field. The USC product has 48 receptions for 464 yards and has the second-most receiving touchdowns in the league (6). He’s gone over 50 receiving yards in four games this season. In his last outing, he had seven catches for 56 yards and a score. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why the Texans can cover
Houston also has a solid ground attack, ranking 11th in the league in rushing offense (126.4). Running back Joe Mixon has the elusiveness and speed to run away from defenders. Mixon ranks 12th in rushing yards (609) and is tied for seventh in rushing touchdowns (six). In his last outing, he had 106 rushing yards and a score, his fourth straight game with at least 100 rushing yards and a touchdown.Â
Quarterback C.J. Stroud has high-end field vision and awareness as a signal-caller. Stroud ranks sixth in passing yards (2,139) and is tied for 10th in passing touchdowns (11). The Ohio State product has six games with at least 215 passing yards and a passing touchdown. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Lions vs. Texans picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Over on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 50 points. The model also says one side of the spread cashes in more than 50% of simulations. You can head to SportsLine to see the model’s picks.Â
So who wins Lions vs. Texans on Sunday Night Football, and which side of the spread cashes more than 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Lions vs. Texans spread to back, all from the model that has returned well over $7,000 on top-rated NFL picks, and find out.