Houston Texans vs. Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day Betting Odds, Prop Bets

The Houston Texans vs. Detroit Lions line was Houston -3.  The line opened at -2.  Americas Bookie offers a generous welcome bonus (max bonus $1500). 

What to Consider Before Betting This Game

Lions on Downward Spiral But Could Still Be in the Hunt

The Lions have lost three of their last four games and needed a last-second field goal to beat Washington in Week 10.  Matthew Stafford, who is dealing with a thumb injury, passed for just 178 yards and was sacked five times. The running game was held to 40 yards on 17 carries.

Some of the Lions' issues on Sunday were injury-related. Their best wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hip) and top running back D'Andre Swift (concussion), were sidelined. Golladay didn't practice on Tuesday but Swift did on a limited basis, suggesting he's cleared the league's protocols.

A victory would put Detroit back in the hunt for a wild card.

This Game is a Bit of a Turkey

Unlike the Lions, the Texans aren't used to playing on Thanksgiving. Their lone appearance came in 2012, a 34-31 overtime victory against Detroit.

This is the first of three NFL Thanksgiving Day games.  It's probably the second most meaningful as a dreadful game follows with Washington vs. Dallas.  Both those teams have 3 wins each. The cream de la creme comes Thursday night when the Baltimore Ravens face off against the only undefeated team in the league, the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Sagarin Rating

Houston PK

Prop Bets

Texans @ Lions Thu, Nov 26, 2020 EST

- Ean Lamb, Gambling911.com