4* TEXANS +3 over Chargers - The Texans pulled their key starters early last week at Tennessee so they're well rested. They've also had a taste of playoff success, beating the Browns in this spot a year ago. Over their last four games they've gone 2-2 SU and ATS, with the losses being at KC and home vs Baltimore (perhaps the league's best team this year). The Chargers have been a solid 7-2 ATS on the road, and have outgained their opponents by a cumulative 448 yards, but that includes blowout wins over the hapless Pats and Raiders to close out the regular season, outgaining both by a combined 456 yards. Because of those two blowout wins there is value in this line. If this game would've been played three weeks ago Houston may well have been favored. With this being the Bolts' third straight away game, and on a short week no less, and with playoff home dogs a consistent money maker, I'll gladly take the points here, over a team that may have peaked too soon. This should be a fairly low scoring game. I'll say 20-13, Texans.
RAVENS (-9') vs Steelers - This has been a dog series, so I'm leaning Pittsburgh here, but as I mentioned above the Ravens MAY be the best team in the league. Like the Chargers though they may have peaked too soon, winning their last four games by a cumulative score of 135-43. It's difficult to maintain that level of play over a three or four week span, and Lamar Jackson isn't exactly a sure thing in the playoffs. Still thinking about this one. If the line goes to 10......
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