Cardinals vs Texans Prediction, Picks & Odds | 14 Dec 2025

NFL Betting Preview: Cardinals vs Texans

The Arizona Cardinals go up against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 13:00 on Sunday, December 14.

We’re predicting that the Texans and the Cardinals will produce a significant combined points total. Therefore, our pick is to take the -112 that there are Over 42.5 points.

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Arizona Cardinals have lost in their previous five outings. In a recent home game at State Farm Stadium, they were turned over 45-17 by Los Angeles Rams. The Cardinals put up 314 total yards, made up of 263 through the air and 51 on the ground. The offense scored two touchdowns and managed 17 first downs.

Houston Texans have triumphed in their last five games. The latest of these was on the road where Kansas City Chiefs were beaten 20-10 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The Texans put up 268 yards, split between 186 passing and 82 rushing yards. They moved the chains 14 times and scored 2 TD’s. One passing and one rushing touchdown.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Texans had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. At NRG Stadium, they recorded a 21-16 win over the Cardinals.

Quarterbacks

Jacoby Brissett

234.5 Passing Yards

Over -114

Under -114

C.J. Stroud

225.5 Passing Yards

Over -114

Under -114

Cardinals vs Texans Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Cardinals vs Texans betting angles, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s juice available when it comes to backing Over 42.5 points in this NFL matchup and that’s the betting angle we’re pursuing. Our pick is priced up at -112 which looks worth taking.

Our team of expert NFL handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.

Key Cardinals vs Texans stats:

• The 42.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Cardinals games.
• The 42.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Cardinals games.

Over 42.5 Probability

The best betting apps are estimating that there is a 52.9% likelihood of this pick winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nico Collins Anytime TD -100

You can place a bet on Nico Collins (Texans) to score a TD at -100. Based on all the information, we'll head to the Anytime Touchdown Scorer market where we can back him to punch it in at attractive odds.

Latest Nico Collins Player Prop Odds

Touchdown

Anytime

-100

First

+500

Receiving Yards

Over 74.5

-114

Under 74.5

-114

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Jacoby Brissett Over 234.5 Passing Yards -114

You can back Jacoby Brissett (Cardinals) at -114 surpass 234.5 passing yards. We're confident in him covering the QB Passing Yards line and hitting our Over bet.

Latest Jacoby Brissett Player Prop Odds

Touchdown

Anytime

+900

First

+4000

Passing Yards

Over 234.5

-114

Under 234.5

-114

Rushing Yards

Over 12.5

-114

Under 12.5

-114

Correct Score Prediction

Cardinals 17 - 28 Texans

There’s the chance to bet on the Texans in lots of different ways and this includes predicting the correct winning score. We’ll go for a 28-17 victory in their favor.

Cardinals vs Texans Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

You might not get rich backing Houston Texans at -556. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 85% chance of winning this game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +410 about Arizona Cardinals.

There is a spread of 9.5 and total points has a line of 42.5. NFL bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re going for Over 42.5, then the odds are -112.

You can find a wide range of game lines and team props for every matchup, with the best NFL sportsbooks creating lots of different options. Explore the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Cardinals

+410

Texans

-556

Point Spread

Cardinals +9.5

-110

Texans -9.5

-110

Total Points

Under 42.5

-108

Over 42.5

-112

There’s the chance to back Woody Marks at +370 to be the First Touchdown Scorer. He’s the favorite and available at similar odds to record the last TD instead.

Touchdown

Woody Marks (Texans)

First TD

+370

Anytime TD

-149

Nico Collins (Texans)

First TD

+500

Anytime TD

-100

Trey McBride (Cardinals)

First TD

+900

Anytime TD

+160

Dalton Schultz (Texans)

First TD

+900

Anytime TD

+200

Michael Wilson (Cardinals)

First TD

+1100

Anytime TD

+200

Marvin Harrison Jr. (Cardinals)

First TD

+1200

Anytime TD

+210

Bam Knight (Cardinals)

First TD

+1300

Anytime TD

+260

Jayden Higgins (Texans)

First TD

+1300

Anytime TD

+310

Christian Kirk (Texans)

First TD

+1500

Anytime TD

+380

Dare Ogunbowale (Texans)

First TD

+1600

Anytime TD

+260

Nick Chubb (Texans)

First TD

+1600

Anytime TD

+260

Emari Demercado (Cardinals)

First TD

+2200

Anytime TD

+340

Michael Carter (Cardinals)

First TD

+2200

Anytime TD

+340

C.J. Stroud (Texans)

First TD

+2500

Anytime TD

+550

Braxton Berrios (Texans)

First TD

+4000

Anytime TD

+750

Cade Stover (Texans)

First TD

+4000

Anytime TD

+800

Xavier Hutchinson (Texans)

First TD

+4000

Anytime TD

+800

Jaylin Noel (Texans)

First TD

+4000

Anytime TD

+750

Jacoby Brissett (Cardinals)

First TD

+4000

Anytime TD

+900

Andre Baccellia (Cardinals)

First TD

+4000

Anytime TD

+900

Xavier Weaver (Cardinals)

First TD

+4500

Anytime TD

+700

Elijah Higgins (Cardinals)

First TD

+5500

Anytime TD

+800

British Brooks (Texans)

First TD

+8000

Anytime TD

+1600

Pharaoh Brown (Cardinals)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+3000

Corey Kiner (Cardinals)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+3000

Josiah Deguara (Cardinals)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+2700

Receiving Yards

Nico Collins (Texans)

Over 74.5

-114

Under 74.5

-114

Trey McBride (Cardinals)

Over 63.5

-114

Under 63.5

-114

Michael Wilson (Cardinals)

Over 62.5

-114

Under 62.5

-114

Dalton Schultz (Texans)

Over 38.5

-114

Under 38.5

-114

Jayden Higgins (Texans)

Over 37.5

-114

Under 37.5

-114

Christian Kirk (Texans)

Over 15.5

-114

Under 15.5

-114

Andre Baccellia (Cardinals)

Over 14.5

-114

Under 14.5

-114

Woody Marks (Texans)

Over 10.5

-114

Under 10.5

-114

Rushing Yards

Woody Marks (Texans)

Over 78.5

-114

Under 78.5

-114

Bam Knight (Cardinals)

Over 36.5

-114

Under 36.5

-114

Jacoby Brissett (Cardinals)

Over 12.5

-114

Under 12.5

-114

C.J. Stroud (Texans)

Over 10.5

-114

Under 10.5

-114

Passing Yards

Jacoby Brissett (Cardinals)

Over 234.5

-114

Under 234.5

-114

C.J. Stroud (Texans)

Over 225.5

-114

Under 225.5

-114

Texans Own Six Victories From Previous Ten at Home

The Texans own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 22.60 points on offense and surrendering 18.80 on defense.

The Cardinals are 2-8 in their last 10 road games, averaging 19.50 points scored and 22.90 points allowed.

The Texans earned a 21-16 win over the Cardinals the last time they played at NRG Stadium.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O42.5	U42.5
Texans Home Stats		6-4	41.40	22.60	18.80	3	7
Cardinals Away Stats		2-8	42.40	19.50	22.90	5	5

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O42.5 = Games Over 42.5 Points
• U42.5 = Games Under 42.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Arizona Cardinals Stats

Houston Texans Stats

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 51.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 42.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 42.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 42.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 22.00 pts and allowed 29.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 19.50 pts and allowed 22.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 40.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 41.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 42.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 42.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 24.50 pts and allowed 15.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 22.60 pts and allowed 18.80 pts in the last 10 home games

Game Stats

Last 10 Games

• Total Yards: Gained 353.20 Yds. Allowed 349.40 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 92.40 Yds. Allowed 137.10 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 260.80 Yds. Allowed 212.30 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.60 TD. Allowed 3.40 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.80 TD. Allowed 1.40 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.70 TD. Allowed 1.60 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 21.40. Allowed 21.30
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.50. Committed by opponents 1.40
• Total Penalties: Committed 7.00. Committed by opponents 5.40
• Penalty Yards: Lost 51.80 Yds. Gained 46.30 Yds

Game Stats

Last 10 Games

• Total Yards: Gained 338.70 Yds. Allowed 251.40 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 108.90 Yds. Allowed 89.90 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 229.80 Yds. Allowed 161.60 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.40 TD. Allowed 1.70 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.60 TD. Allowed 0.50 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.40 TD. Allowed 0.90 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 20.30. Allowed 14.70
• Total Turnovers: Committed 0.50. Committed by opponents 1.90
• Total Penalties: Committed 7.00. Committed by opponents 6.70
• Penalty Yards: Lost 58.20 Yds. Gained 50.70 Yds

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Total Yards: Gained 347.60 Yds. Allowed 316.40 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 118.80 Yds. Allowed 113.40 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 228.80 Yds. Allowed 203.00 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 1.90 TD. Allowed 2.50 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.50 TD. Allowed 1.00 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.40 TD. Allowed 1.20 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 21.20. Allowed 19.00
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.20. Committed by opponents 1.00
• Total Penalties: Committed 6.50. Committed by opponents 6.10
• Penalty Yards: Lost 52.00 Yds. Gained 53.00 Yds

Last 10 Home Games

• Total Yards: Gained 311.60 Yds. Allowed 285.30 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 102.80 Yds. Allowed 112.10 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 208.80 Yds. Allowed 173.30 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.20 TD. Allowed 2.10 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.50 TD. Allowed 0.60 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.30 TD. Allowed 1.30 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 16.60. Allowed 17.20
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.00. Committed by opponents 1.90
• Total Penalties: Committed 7.10. Committed by opponents 5.30
• Penalty Yards: Lost 58.50 Yds. Gained 43.40 Yds

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