NFL : Detroit Lions vs Houston Texans Odds & Prediction

Game Info: November 10, 2024 8:20PM EDT @ NGR Stadium

Both the Lions and the Texans have had impressive outings as the Lions are on a winning streak while the Texans lost a couple of matches closely but they remain strong. Detroit has been a force to reckon with in offense and defense while Houston has shown that they can compete regardless of the tough competition thrown at them. These teams are full of confidence as they get ready for this game, and the spectators can anticipate a good game as every team comes in with speed and focus on the plate.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Lions -185 , Texans +160

Spread: Lions -3.5 , Texans +3.5

Over/Under: 49.5

Team Recent Performance

Detroit Lions

On November 4, the team faced the Green Bay Packers and won 24-14 (within the expected spread of -3 and finished below the total of 48). Five days prior, the Lions faced the Tennessee Titans and won 52-14 (exceeded the spread of -12.5 and went above the total of 45.5). For the aforementioned competition held on October 21, the team competed against the Minnesota Vikings and registered a 31-29 victory (the team was bet at +1 and the total score was above the line which was at 50). Furthermore, on October 14, the team traveled to Dallas and triumphed with a score of 47-9 (the team was bet at -3.5 and the total won went over 53.5), while, on October 1, they played the Seattle Seahawks at home and secured a 42-29 win (the team was bet at -4 and total won went above the line of 47).

Houston Texans

On November 1, they suffered a defeat to the New York Jets 13-21 (managing to cover the +2.5 line and going under the total of 43.5). A week before on October 28, they managed to defeat Indianapolis by a close margin of 23-20 (the team however failed to cover the -5 line and the match total went under 45). They also lost in another surely close match, this time against Green Bay on October 21 losing by only 2 points 22-24 (this time covered +3 and finished under the total of 47.5). On October 14, they played against New England and recorded a victory via a blowout score 41-21 (this time covered -6.5 and 39.5 was the total so went over this) and a rematch against Buffalo on October 7 had a close score of 23-20 in their favor (covered -2 and total went under at 48).

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

Detroit (1-4) is going to visit Houston (4-1), and their opponents enjoy a better record. Against the spread, Detroit covers the line 3-2 and Houston is number two in three and three. The over/under has the edge with Houston having a 4-1 record. Houston averages 27.8 points scoring per game while the average of Detroit is 23.6. The rushing yards per game of the Texans is 129.8 while the yard gain of Detroit is 88.8. Houston also leads in passing with pass attempts (33.4%), and completion percentage (68.86%) against Detroit’s 39.0 and 59.49% respectively. The total yards gained by Houston per game is 388.8 which is more than the 358.8 managed by Detroit. Both teams have been turning the ball over regularly with Detroit at 1 and Houston at 1.4.

Team Injuries

Detroit Lions

Kyle Peko (DT, pectoral), Marcus Davenport (DE, shoulder), Michael Badgley (K, hamstring), Emmanuel Moseley (CB, pectoral), Netane Muti (G, shoulder), Aidan Hutchinson (DE, leg), Brodric Martin (DT, leg), Antoine Green (WR, concussion), and Connor Galvin (T, knee) are all placed on the injury reserve due to injuries that have cut their seasons short. Derrick Barnes (LB, knee) is in the sidelines and is out for a long time. Jameson Williams (WR) has been made likely to play after being suspended for a period. On Josh Paschal (DE, illness), Malcolm Rodriguez (LB, ankle), Christian Mahogany (G, illness), Sione Vaki (S, knee), and Mekhi Wingo (DT, ankle) each carry a questionable designation while Nate Lynn (LB, shoulder) is on injured reserve.

Houston Texans

Jerry Hughes (DE, hip), Case Keenum (QB, foot), Stefon Diggs (WR, ACL), Dalton Keene (TE, knee), Brevin Jordan (TE, ACL), Jeff Okudah (CB, hip), and Nico Collins (WR, hamstring) – all have been placed on injured reserve because they have serious injuries that will end their seasons or keep them out for long periods. Kenyon Green (G, shoulder) is unavailable for an unexpected length of time, while Christian Harris (LB, calf) is on IR. Azeez Al-Shaair (LB, knee), Dameon Pierce (RB, groin), Will Anderson Jr. (DE, ankle), Jarrett Patterson (C, concussion) and Jimmie Ward (S, groin) are all questionable. Sections about Teagan Quitoriano (TE, calf), Brandon Hill (S, leg), Jawhar Jordan (RB, undisclosed), British Brooks (RB, knee), and Jaylon Thomas (G, undisclosed) are also consistent with being on IR.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Detroit Lions will win and cover the spread with the total going over 49.5.

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