Raiders vs Texans Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Dec 2025

NFL Betting Preview: Raiders vs Texans

The Las Vegas Raiders face the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 16:25 on Sunday, December 21.

There are odds of -115 about Over 37.5 points and this looks generous when the Texans face the Raiders. The bar might have been set too low in terms of total.

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Las Vegas Raiders have been defeated in their previous eight games. On the road, they recently suffered a 31-0 loss against Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Raiders recorded 75 total yards, made up of 29 through the air and 46 on the ground. They allowed 27 first downs and picked up 7.

Houston Texans last game was a 40-20 home win. This victory over Arizona Cardinals at NRG Stadium was their sixth successive victory. The Texans moved the ball for 399 yards, made up of 256 through the air and 143 on the ground. They moved the chains 23 times and struck for 4 touchdowns.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Allegiant Stadium, with the Raiders claiming the win. Beating the Texans by a 38-20 scoreline.

Quarterbacks

Geno Smith

179.5 Passing Yards

Over -114

Under -114

C.J. Stroud

227.5 Passing Yards

Over -114

Under -114

Raiders vs Texans Prediction & Picks

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

Game Prediction

The total line of 37.5 points looks pretty low and we can take advantage by backing the Overs at -115. We can see these NFL competitors combining to go bigger.

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Key Raiders vs Texans stats:

• The 37.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Raiders games.
• The 37.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Texans games at home.
• The 37.5 line has been covered in 5 of the last 7 Texans games at home this season.
• The 37.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Texans games at home.

Over 37.5 Probability

Based on the betting odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Geno Smith Over 179.5 Passing Yards -114

Geno Smith (Raiders) can be backed at -114 to record more than 179.5 passing yards. The line for QB Passing Yards looks attractive and we’re confident of securing a return.

Latest Geno Smith Player Prop Odds

Touchdown

Anytime

+2200

First

+7500

Passing Yards

Over 179.5

-114

Under 179.5

-114

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Woody Marks Anytime TD +115

Woody Marks (Texans) is available at +115 to score a TD. We're happy to back this Anytime Touchdown Scorer bet, as the odds offer value for him to take it to the house at least once.

Latest Woody Marks Player Prop Odds

Touchdown

Anytime

+115

First

+550

Correct Score Prediction

Raiders 13 - 31 Texans

Should you want to go for a selection at huge odds, head to the correct score lines where the Texans can be backed speculatively to achieve a 31-13 victory.

Raiders 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.

At betting odds of -1250 with the sportsbooks, Houston Texans are regarded as 93% likely to win this game. Las Vegas Raiders are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +750.

The current spread is 14.5 and the total points line is 37.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re wanting to back Over 37.5, the odds are -115.

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Moneyline

Raiders

+750

Texans

-1250

Point Spread

Raiders +14.5

-122

Texans -14.5

-100

Total Points

Under 37.5

-105

Over 37.5

-115

Favorite Nico Collins is available at +420 to be the First TD Scorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in this player to score the final touchdown.

Touchdown

Nico Collins (Texans)

First TD

+420

Anytime TD

+105

Woody Marks (Texans)

First TD

+550

Anytime TD

+115

Nick Chubb (Texans)

First TD

+550

Anytime TD

+115

Dalton Schultz (Texans)

First TD

+650

Anytime TD

+170

Jayden Higgins (Texans)

First TD

+1000

Anytime TD

+290

Ashton Jeanty (Raiders)

First TD

+1100

Anytime TD

+230

Brock Bowers (Raiders)

First TD

+1200

Anytime TD

+240

Jawhar Jordan (Texans)

First TD

+1300

Anytime TD

+340

Xavier Hutchinson (Texans)

First TD

+1900

Anytime TD

+470

British Brooks (Texans)

First TD

+1900

Anytime TD

+500

Dare Ogunbowale (Texans)

First TD

+1900

Anytime TD

+500

Christian Kirk (Texans)

First TD

+2000

Anytime TD

+500

C.J. Stroud (Texans)

First TD

+2500

Anytime TD

+700

Cade Stover (Texans)

First TD

+2500

Anytime TD

+650

Harrison Bryant (Texans)

First TD

+2500

Anytime TD

+650

Tre Tucker (Raiders)

First TD

+2700

Anytime TD

+600

Braxton Berrios (Texans)

First TD

+3000

Anytime TD

+850

Jaylin Noel (Texans)

First TD

+3000

Anytime TD

+850

Jack Bech (Raiders)

First TD

+3500

Anytime TD

+950

Tyler Lockett (Raiders)

First TD

+4500

Anytime TD

+1100

Michael Mayer (Raiders)

First TD

+5000

Anytime TD

+800

Geno Smith (Raiders)

First TD

+7500

Anytime TD

+2200

Raheem Mostert (Raiders)

First TD

+8000

Anytime TD

+1900

Zamir White (Raiders)

First TD

+8000

Anytime TD

+1900

Dont'e Thornton Jr. (Raiders)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+2500

Carter Runyon (Raiders)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+2200

Ian Thomas (Raiders)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+2200

Alex Bachman (Raiders)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+3300

Dylan Laube (Raiders)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+3300

Receiving Yards

Nico Collins (Texans)

Over 66.5

-114

Under 66.5

-114

Brock Bowers (Raiders)

Over 52.5

-114

Under 52.5

-114

Dalton Schultz (Texans)

Over 40.5

-114

Under 40.5

-114

Jayden Higgins (Texans)

Over 34.5

-114

Under 34.5

-114

Tre Tucker (Raiders)

Over 28.5

-114

Under 28.5

-114

Ashton Jeanty (Raiders)

Over 21.5

-114

Under 21.5

-114

Tyler Lockett (Raiders)

Over 20.5

-114

Under 20.5

-114

Jack Bech (Raiders)

Over 18.5

-114

Under 18.5

-114

Rushing Yards

Ashton Jeanty (Raiders)

Over 46.5

-114

Under 46.5

-114

Passing Yards

C.J. Stroud (Texans)

Over 227.5

-114

Under 227.5

-114

Geno Smith (Raiders)

Over 179.5

-114

Under 179.5

-114

Texans Looking to Extend Strong Home Form

The Texans have chalked up three straight victories at NRG Stadium. They have a 7-3 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 23.90 points per contest and giving up 17.60.

The Raiders are on a skid of six straight road defeats. They have two wins and eight losses in the last 10 games away from home, averaging 12.60 points scored and 25.40 points allowed.

The last time the Texans faced the Raiders at NRG Stadium, they won 27-24.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O37.5	U37.5
Texans Home Stats		7-3	41.50	23.90	17.60	6	4
Raiders Away Stats		2-8	38.00	12.60	25.40	4	6

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O37.5 = Games Over 37.5 Points
• U37.5 = Games Under 37.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Las Vegas Raiders 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
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +14.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -14.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 38.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 38.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 37.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 37.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 11.90 pts and allowed 26.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 12.60 pts and allowed 25.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 43.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 41.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 37.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 37.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 25.90 pts and allowed 17.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 23.90 pts and allowed 17.60 pts in the last 10 home games

Game Stats

Last 10 Games

• Total Yards: Gained 210.00 Yds. Allowed 329.80 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 53.40 Yds. Allowed 125.30 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 156.60 Yds. Allowed 204.50 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 1.30 TD. Allowed 3.30 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.20 TD. Allowed 1.20 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.10 TD. Allowed 1.70 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 14.80. Allowed 21.60
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.00. Committed by opponents 1.00
• Total Penalties: Committed 6.70. Committed by opponents 6.90
• Penalty Yards: Lost 55.10 Yds. Gained 54.60 Yds

Game Stats

Last 10 Games

• Total Yards: Gained 343.30 Yds. Allowed 264.60 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 110.30 Yds. Allowed 88.90 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 233.00 Yds. Allowed 175.80 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.50 TD. Allowed 2.00 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.60 TD. Allowed 0.50 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.50 TD. Allowed 1.20 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 20.60. Allowed 15.90
• Total Turnovers: Committed 0.50. Committed by opponents 2.00
• Total Penalties: Committed 6.90. Committed by opponents 6.50
• Penalty Yards: Lost 57.20 Yds. Gained 50.60 Yds

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Total Yards: Gained 266.10 Yds. Allowed 345.30 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 79.40 Yds. Allowed 126.40 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 186.70 Yds. Allowed 218.90 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 1.30 TD. Allowed 3.10 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.30 TD. Allowed 0.90 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.00 TD. Allowed 1.80 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 15.00. Allowed 20.00
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.00. Committed by opponents 1.00
• Total Penalties: Committed 6.20. Committed by opponents 6.90
• Penalty Yards: Lost 58.20 Yds. Gained 53.50 Yds

Last 10 Home Games

• Total Yards: Gained 325.50 Yds. Allowed 279.10 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 113.10 Yds. Allowed 106.10 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 212.40 Yds. Allowed 173.10 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.30 TD. Allowed 2.10 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.60 TD. Allowed 0.50 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.40 TD. Allowed 1.40 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 17.70. Allowed 17.50
• Total Turnovers: Committed 0.80. Committed by opponents 1.80
• Total Penalties: Committed 6.50. Committed by opponents 4.90
• Penalty Yards: Lost 54.40 Yds. Gained 43.30 Yds

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