Cardinals vs. Texans Odds & Betting Predictions - December 14, 2025

Cardinals at Texans

6:00 pm • FOX
20 - 40

Cardinals at Texans Odds

Spread, Total, Moneyline

MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline
Cardinals
3-11
+7
+10.5-110
o42.5-108
+452
Texans
9-5
u42.5
-10.5-110
u42.5-112
-612
location pinSunday 6:00 p.m.
December 14, 2025
NRG StadiumHouston
Cardinals vs. Texans Expert Picks
The Degenerates
The Degenerates
Last 30d: 99-89-4 (+2.6u)
Under 42.5 (Live)-108
2.16u
Sean Zerillo
Sean Zerillo
Last 30d: 82-74-1 (+5.5u)
ARI +10.5-110
0.28u
Chris Raybon
Chris Raybon
Last 30d: 15-16-1 (+2.3u)
J.Jordan Anytime TD Scorer Yes+3000
1u
Matt DiLeo
Matt DiLeo
Last 30d: 45-33-1 (+4.6u)
M.Wilson o57.5 Rec Yds-115
1u
Wags Wins
Wags Wins
Last 30d: 251-217-3 (+39.6u)
Over 42.5-107
1.17u
Sean Koerner
Sean Koerner
Last 30d: 34-31-0 (+0.6u)
J.Higgins Anytime TD Scorer Yes+330
0.2u
My favorite bet from the TD Show and one of the top ATD edges in the Prop Tool right now as I’m projecting this closer to +240
John Feltman
John Feltman
Last 30d: 57-52-0 (-23.0u)
ARI +10.5-110
1.1u
J.Noel o7.5 Rec Yds-110
0.6u
Jaylin Noel Over 7.5 rec yds (-110 at B365, -115 at MGM and Hard Rock) Over 1.5 receptions (+180 at 365, +175 at Hard Rock) Noel has averaged a 37.6% route share over the last five weeks with all the Texans WRs healthy. However, that's ticked up over the past two weeks to 43.2% and 45.7%, so he may be in line to keep a higher workload. Even without that the underlying factors are good here for Noel. First, the Cardinals generate a pressure rate over expected (PrROE) at the 4th lowest rate in the league, so Texans QB C.J. Stroud shouldn't face too much pressure. His completion rate skyrockts to just above 70% from just below 50% when pressured. Fortunately for Noel, in this five game stretch only he and Xavier Hutchinson see their targets per route more than double when Stroud has a clean pocket. However, unlike Hutchinson, Noel has a positive coverage matchup, racking up almost double the efficiency against Cover 4, which the Cardinals use at the highest rate in the NFL while Hutchinson mostly does his damage against man coverage which Arizona uses only 20% of the time (11th lowest). I also like over 1.5 receptions at +180 at Bet365 or +170 at Hard Rock, but those appear to be the only options as MGM is at just +130 and isn't really any value at that price, so if you don't have 365 or Hard Rock, just roll with the yardage which is also available at MGM. If you have yardage only, 1 unit is fine, otherwise split your unit between the two at 0.6 on the yards and 0.4 on the receptions.
J.Noel o1.5 Recs+180
0.4u
Jaylin Noel Over 7.5 rec yds (-110 at B365, -115 at MGM and Hard Rock) Over 1.5 receptions (+180 at 365, +175 at Hard Rock) Noel has averaged a 37.6% route share over the last five weeks with all the Texans WRs healthy. However, that's ticked up over the past two weeks to 43.2% and 45.7%, so he may be in line to keep a higher workload. Even without that the underlying factors are good here for Noel. First, the Cardinals generate a pressure rate over expected (PrROE) at the 4th lowest rate in the league, so Texans QB C.J. Stroud shouldn't face too much pressure. His completion rate skyrockts to just above 70% from just below 50% when pressured. Fortunately for Noel, in this five game stretch only he and Xavier Hutchinson see their targets per route more than double when Stroud has a clean pocket. However, unlike Hutchinson, Noel has a positive coverage matchup, racking up almost double the efficiency against Cover 4, which the Cardinals use at the highest rate in the NFL while Hutchinson mostly does his damage against man coverage which Arizona uses only 20% of the time (11th lowest). I also like over 1.5 receptions at +180 at Bet365 or +170 at Hard Rock, but those appear to be the only options as MGM is at just +130 and isn't really any value at that price, so if you don't have 365 or Hard Rock, just roll with the yardage which is also available at MGM. If you have yardage only, 1 unit is fine, otherwise split your unit between the two at 0.6 on the yards and 0.4 on the receptions.
Allan Lem
Allan Lem
Last 30d: 158-120-1 (+7.0u)
Z.Knight u36.5 Rush Yds-114
0.5u
Tailing @The_Oddsmaker
Sean Koerner
Sean Koerner
Last 30d: 34-31-0 (+0.6u)
Z.Knight u36.5 Rush Yds-114
0.5u
This is a brutal matchup and another spot where the Cardinals should be in a trailing, pass-heavy game script. They have a ton of injuries on defense that should allow the Texans to move the ball and put up points. Plus, they’ll be without their top offensive lineman, LT Paris Johnson, who is out with a knee injury, along with RG Evan Brown. Emari Demercado, who remains questionable, may also return. When he was healthy a few weeks ago, he really ate into Knight’s early-down work and made it more of a 3-way committee. That would only lower Knight’s floor even more in this market. I’m projecting this closer to 31.5 with around a 60% chance he stays under 36.5.
TAN Pod Touchdown Show
TAN Pod Touchdown Show
Last 30d: 34-97-5 (+7.1u)
J.Higgins Anytime TD Scorer Yes+310
0.5u
J.Brissett Anytime TD Scorer Yes+950
0.5u
💰🦡 Jake
💰🦡 Jake
Last 30d: 85-97-1 (-12.4u)
HOU -9.5-110
1u
FTN Fantasy
FTN Fantasy
Last 30d: 69-112-2 (-49.2u)
HOU -7.5-110
0.91u

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Cardinals vs. Texans Public Betting Percentages

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Cardinals

Public

41%

Bets%

59%

Money%

Matchup History

Against the Spread (ATS) History

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Texans
8-65-23-45-33-3
Cardinals
6-81-65-21-25-6

Over/Under History

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Texans
4-102-52-53-51-5
Cardinals
9-56-13-42-17-4

Straight-Up (ML) History

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Texans
9-5N/AN/A6-23-3
Cardinals
3-11N/AN/A2-11-10

Last 5 Matchups

dateopponentscorespreadover/undermoneyline
Dec 8th@KCW 20-10+4.5 WU 41.5HOU +185
Nov 30th@INDW 20-16+3 WU 44.5HOU +141
Nov 21stBUFW 23-19+4.5 WU 44HOU +197
Nov 16th@TENW 16-13-5.5 LU 37.5HOU -255
Nov 9thJACW 36-29+1.5 WO 37.5HOU -111

Texans vs. Cardinals Injury Updates

Texans Injuries

  • Nick Chubb
    RB

    Chubb is questionable with ribs

    Questionable

  • Joe Mixon
    RB

    Mixon is out with knee

    Out

  • Christian Kirk
    WR

    Kirk is questionable with illness

    Questionable

  • Tank Dell
    WR

    Dell is out with knee

    Out

  • Woody Marks
    RB

    Marks is questionable with ankle

    Questionable

Cardinals Injuries

  • Zay Jones
    WR

    Jones is out with achilles

    Out

  • James Conner
    RB

    Conner is out with foot

    Out

  • Greg Dortch
    WR

    Dortch is out with chest

    Out

  • Kyler Murray
    QB

    Murray is out with foot

    Out

  • Andre Baccellia
    WR

    Baccellia is out with neck

    Out

  • Bam Knight
    RB

    Knight is out with ankle

    Out

  • Trey Benson
    RB

    Benson is out with knee

    Out

  • Tip Reiman
    TE

    Reiman is out with ankle

    Out

  • Xavier Weaver
    WR

    Weaver is questionable with hamstring

    Questionable

Team Stats
307
Total Yards
399
63
Total Plays
63
4.9
Yards Per Play
6.3
249
YDS
260
27/40
Comps/Atts
22/29
5.595
YPA
8.533
3/1
TDs/INTs
3/0
2/14
Sacks/Yards
1/4
72
Rush Yards
143
21
Attempts
33
3.429
YPC
4.333
0
TDs
0
1
Fumbles Lost
0
1
Interceptions
0

Efficiency

2/3 66.67%
Redzone
3/6 50%
5/12 0%
3rd Down
7/13 0%
1/3 0%
4th Down
0/0 0%

First Downs

22
Total
23
14
Pass
13
6
Rush
9
2
Penalty
1
2/34
Penalties/Yards
5/40
27:42
Possession
32:18

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Cardinals at Texans Team Totals

MatchupOverUnder
Cardinals
3-11
o15.5-115
u15.5-105
Texans
9-5
o27.5+102
u27.5-122