Raiders vs. Texans prediction, line, odds: Expert releases his spread pick for 2026 NFL Week 2 preseason matchup

SportsLine expert Jeff Hochman, who is on a 99-88 run on top-rated picks dating back five seasons, reveals his Las Vegas Raiders vs. Houston Texans picks for Thursday's Week 2 preseason matchup

ByDaniel KohnUpdated: Aug 18, 2026 8:17PM ET2 min read

<p>Fernando Mendoza, Las Vegas Raiders</p>

Teams looking to get into the win column meet when the Las Vegas Raiders take on the Houston Texans in Week 2 of the preseason on Thursday night. Las Vegas opened up the preseason with a 27-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals last Thursday, while Houston dropped a 27-7 decision to the Los Angeles Chargers that same night. The Raiders, who finished last in the AFC West at 3-14 last season, were 1-7 on the road. The Texans, who placed second in the AFC South at 12-5, were 7-2 on their home field in 2025.