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Lions Are 3.5-Point Favorites Against Texans

Lions are road betting favorites against the Texans.

John Maakaron

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs against Green Bay Packers
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs against Green Bay Packers / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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The Detroit Lions are currently 3.5-point road betting favorites against the Houston Texans, according to many popular sports books.

After defeating the Green Bay Packers, Detroit is seeking to go on the road and again earn a victory against an opponent that has a 6-3 record.

Detroit's 7-1 start and adding veteran defensive lineman Za'Darius Smith at the trade deadline has given the fanbase added confidence the team's winning ways will continue.

After falling to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home, the Lions have won six straight games.

“I think we’re a more mature team," Dan Campbell said on 97.1 The Ticket. "Remember now, our vets are guys who have been here. The core of this team are guys who have been here for four years, and we’re adding on that. Kerby (Joseph) and those guys are becoming vets. We do things, we haven’t changed the way we do things over a number of years, we’re just getting more mature.

"We’re growing up. And these guys are able to just look at what’s right in front of them and focus on that," Campbell continued. "When you do that, most of the time you can alleviate some of the ups and downs that come with a season. Now that’s not perfect and there’s nothing easy about it. Honestly, the more you win, the harder it gets. But we’re in a good place right now.”

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Additional reading

1.) What They're Saying: Lions Are Trade Deadline Winners

2.) Predicting Lions' Final Nine Games of 2024 Season

3.) Dan Campbell Gives First Thoughts on Za'Darius Smith Trade

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John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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