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The Houston Texans are heating up more and more with each passing week, and have a great opportunity this weekend against the Las Vegas Raiders at home. Everyone knows about the Texans defense and how great they are, but the Texans offense feels like it is starting to come alive. Quarterback C.J. Stroud is playing […]
The Denver Nuggets (20-6) will try to extend a six-game winning streak when they host the Houston Rockets (16-8) on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Ball Arena as just 1-point favorites. The matchup airs at 5 p.m. ET on SCHN, ALT, and NBA TV. The matchup’s point total is set at 236.5. Our computer predictions below will help you decide what are the best bets available for Saturday’s game. How to Bet on Nuggets vs. Rockets Pick the Nuggets (-1) to Cover The Nuggets have played 26 game...
The Houston Texans (9-5) will host the Las Vegas Raiders (2-12) on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET. For stats and insights to help you build your DFS lineups, see the article below. Texans vs. Raiders Game Info When: Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 4:25 p.m. ET Where: NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas TV info: CBS Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions apply) Live Stream: Watch this game on Paramount+ Texans DFS Projections Salary values from DraftKings. Pl...
The night after Lance McCullers Jr out-dueled Paul Skenes, the Astros faced an unknown 25-year old right-hander, making just his third Major League start. Mike Burrows took the mound at PNC Park with an 8.64 ERA and proceeded to strikeout six over 5.1 scoreless innings without issuing a walk, on the way to a 3-0 […]
As expected, Las Vegas Raiders starting quarterback Geno Smith will be play Sunday at the Houston Texans on Sunday. Kickoff is at 1:25 pm. PT. Raiders coach Pete Carroll announced Friday afternoon that Smith will star Sunday and for the rest of the season. Smith practiced fully all week (Carroll liked what he saw) after […]
The Tampa Bay Rays completed two significant trades this afternoon. First, they dealt Brandon Lowe to Pittsburgh as part of a three-team deal with the Astros involved as well. Tampa got two prospects back in the deal: Jacob Melton, an outfielder from Houston, who has some major league experience, as well as High-A pitcher Anderson […]
MLB Rumors: Brandon Lowe, Jake Mangum and Mason Montgomery are heading to the Pittsburgh Pirates as part of a three way trade involving the Tampa Bay Rays and Houston Astros, per reports. Lowe, a 31 year old lefthanded hitting second baseman, slashed .256/.307/.477 last season in 134 games while posting a 1.9 bWAR and a […]
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The cold stove just got a little warmer as the Houston Astros have pulled the trigger on a three team trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays. The Pirates are sending starting pitcher Mike Burrows to Houston with outfielders Jacob Melton and pitching prospect Anderson Brito going to the Rays as part of […]
With their two final opponents already eliminated from the playoffs, Week 16 will be the Las Vegas Raiders’ final opportunity to play spoiler this season. The Houston Texans are locked into tight battles for the AFC South title and the conference’s final wild card spot, trailing the Jacksonville Jaguars by one game and holding a […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates are wheeling and dealing, acquiring Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe in a trade that also involves the Houston Astros. According to MLB insider Chandler Rome, the Pirates are acquiring Lowe, who made 121 appearances for the Rays at second base in 2025. They are also adding Rays outfielder Jake Mangum, who […]
The Tampa Bay Rays are reportedly deep into talks with the Houston Astros and Pittsburgh Pirates regarding a three-team deal that would send long time second baseman Brandon Lowe to the Pirates, while also considering a deal that would send Shane Baz to the Orioles. Brandon Lowe Rumor The deal has not been finalized but […]
It feels like it’s been a while since we’ve seen teams actually be able to complete a really significant three-team deal, but it sure sounds like one is going down today. The Pirates, the Rays, and the Astros are likely soon getting together on a rather large deal: If trade is completed, outfielder Jacob Melton and right-hander Anderson Brito would head to the Rays. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 19, 2025 Pirates also would receive outfielder Jake Mangum and lef...
The Las Vegas Raiders visit the Houston Texans on Sunday. Kickoff is at 1:25 p.m. PT. Here are five keys to an upset win: Score something: The Raiders’ offense is pathetic. They have been shutout twice including in Week 15 and are ranked dead last in the NFL, averaging 244 yards a game. This is […]
If any position serves as a microcosm of the Astros 2025 season it is left field. It started with Jose Altuve in left field and Yordan Alvarez at designated hitter and ended with neither of them playing in left field. It also started with Zach Dezenzo in a supportive role, but by the time June […]
It’s been awhile since the Texans have played one of these games. Fanduel immediately set them as double digit favorites and you just don’t see that on the regular in the NFL. Matt Holder of Silver and Black Pride has been doing yeoman work over there this year in spite of the struggles of the […]
In recent days the Rockets inability to execute down the stretch against the upper echelon of teams in the NBA has been well covered. The New Orleans Pelicans were 5-22 going into Thursday’s game in NOLA. They have young talented players, but they are nothing close to the “upper echelon” of teams. That didn’t stop […]
We have best bets recommendations as the Houston Texans (9-5) enter a matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders (2-12) on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at NRG Stadium on a six-game winning streak. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Best Over/Under Bet O/U Pick: Over (37.5) Texans games have finished over 37.5 points scored seven times (out of 14) this season. This season, seven of the Raiders’ 14 matchups have gone over 37.5 total points scored. ...
Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans December 18, 2025 Location: Smoothie King Center – New Orleans, LA TV: SCHN Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Gametime: 7:00 PM CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: A. Thompson, Josh Okogie, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Pelicans: Trey Murphy III, Herbert Jones, Jeremiah Fears, Zion Williamson, Derik […]
On Tuesday afternoon, Kelly Iko with Yahoo Sports announced that “the Houston Rockets were recently granted a $12.5 million Disabled Players Exemption for guard Fred VanVleet, who tore his right ACL prior to training camp, and despite the DPE (Disabled Player Exception), Houston is still hard-capped at the first apron.” The Rockets expected Fred VanVleet […]
I’m not going to lie to y’all, we could be in for another ugly game from the Las Vegas Raiders as they take on the red-hot Houston Texans. The Raiders enter the contest with eight losses in their last eight attempts, while the Texans have won six in a row. But, we still have our […]
Literally, what is there to lose? Woody Marks is more banged up than a 16-year old’s first car. Nick Chubb’s ribs are cracked, and the ghost Joe Mixon is slated to be Charles Dickens’ fourth spirit of Christmas. Jordan was selected in the 6th round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Louisville. Even though […]
All the latest news and rumors on your Houston Astros and from around MLB – it’s in here! Today’s offseason Crawfish Boil for December 18, 2025: Cliff Notes: Passan identified the Astros as being in the mix for a top-tier starting pitcher. Rosenthal also goes on to say that trading Marte is the most likely […]
Welcome to week 15 of the Cyclone tracker! This is where we follow our resident weather-themed duo in rookie receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, both out of Iowa State (hence, the “Cyclone” twins). As always, there will be analysis, projections, commentary, and relevant updates that happen in real time. Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel statistics vs. Cardinals Jayden […]
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