RV: EARLY 24-1 NFL THANKSGIVING DAY 5* POWER PLAY

Houston vs. Detroit, 11/22/2012 12:30 EDT, Score: 34 - 31

Point Spread: +4/-120 Detroit

Sportsbook: Bovada

Result: Win

On Thursday the Early Power Play is on the Detroit Lions. Game 104 at 12:30 eastern. The Texans are 9-1 this season and have not lost on the road. However this will be tough today coming into a noisy dome against a team that Must win this game in the Lions to keep their fading playoff hopes alive. Houston is 1-16 straight up in domes and 0-4 straight up and ats when the posted total is 49.5 or higher. They are Also winless losing both most recent Thursday games.The Texans are 0-8 ATS in franchise history on the road after a home game in which their defense stopped at least ten third down attempts. The Lions are off a tough loss to the Packers,blowing the lead late. The good thing for them is they are home with a chance to get the sour taste out of their mouths right away. The yardage stats are nearly even with the Lions having a slithg offensive edge and the Texans a defensive edge. Houston may have been looking past the Jags on Sunday needing a spirited Over time effort to get the win. This game is not nearly as crucial to them as it is the Lions. Take the Points and watch the Lions may pull the upset here.