The final iteration of Monday Night Football odds takes place in the playoffs, as the Pittsburgh Steelers (who reached the postseason after a missed field goal on the literal last play of the regular season) host the Houston Texans to wrap up Wild Card Weekend.
The NFL odds have settled in with the Steelers as 3-point favorites and a not-so-robust total of 38.5. Let's follow along with all the Texans vs. Steelers odds for Monday Night Football on Monday, January 12.
Monday Night Football odds
Texans vs Steelers opening odds
- Point spread: Texans -3.5 | Steelers +3.5
- Moneyline: Texans -172 | Steelers +144
- Total: Over 39.5 | Under 39.5
Texans vs Steelers player props
Texans vs Steelers passing props
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Texans vs Steelers rushing props
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Texans vs Steelers receiving props
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Monday Night Football 2025 schedule & how to watch
| Date | Matchup | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8 Week 1 |
Vikings (27) at Bears (24) | 8:15 ESPN/ABC |
| 9/15 Week 2 |
Buccaneers (20) at Texans (19) | 7:00 ESPN/ABC |
| 9/15 Week 2 |
Chargers (20) at Raiders (9) | 10:00 ESPN |
| 9/22 Week 3 |
Lions (38) at Ravens (30) | 8:15 ESPN/ABC |
| 9/29 Week 4 |
Jets (21) at Dolphins (27) | 7:15 ESPN |
| 9/29 Week 4 |
Bengals (3) at Broncos (28) | 8:15 ABC |
| 10/6 Week 5 |
Chiefs (28) at Jaguars (31) | 8:15 ESPN/ABC |
| 10/13 Week 6 |
Bills (14) at Falcons (24) | 7:15 ESPN |
| 10/13 Week 6 |
Bears (25) at Commanders (24) | 8:15 ABC |
| 10/20 Week 7 |
Buccaneers (9) at Lions (24) | 7:00 ESPN/ABC |
| 10/20 Week 7 |
Texans (19) at Seahawks (27) | 10:00 ESPN+ |
| 10/28 Week 8 |
Commanders (7) at Chiefs (28) | 8:15 ESPN/ABC |
| 11/3 Week 9 |
Cardinals (27) at Cowboys (17) | 8:15 ESPN/ABC |
| 11/10 Week 10 |
Eagles (10) at Packers (7) | 8:15 ESPN/ABC |
| 11/17 Week 11 |
Cowboys (33) at Raiders (16) | 8:15 ESPN/ABC |
| 11/24 Week 12 |
Panthers (9) at 49ers (20) | 8:15 ESPN |
| 12/1 Week 13 |
Giants (15) at Patriots (33) | 8:15 ESPN |
| 12/8 Week 14 |
Eagles (19) at Chargers (22) | 8:15 ESPN/ABC |
| 12/15 Week 15 |
Dolphins (15) at Steelers (28) | 8:15 ESPN |
| 12/22 Week 16 |
49ers (48) at Colts (27) | 8:15 ESPN |
| 12/29 Week 17 |
Rams (24) at Falcons (27) | 8:15 ESPN |
| 1/5 Week 18 |
No MNF matchup for Week 18 | |
| 1/12 Wild Card |
Texans at Steelers | 8:15 ESPN |
MNF betting tips
From Jason Logan, Covers Senior Industry Analyst
Time to heal
The polar opposite of one of my TNF betting tips, Monday games leave players with more time to nurse any wounds. Injured players have an extra day for recovery and often will wait until the 11th hour to make a decision.
What happens next?
Monday games present a shorter schedule for the teams involved, falling one day behind the usual cadence in preparing for the upcoming week. While not as drastic as navigating a Thursday game, teams may have to forfeit either an early-week walkthrough or a rest day in order to stay on schedule. Look at the teams’ upcoming schedule and see if this later finish week leads to more problems ahead — especially for the road team, which also needs to factor in travel.
Home-field frenzy
The veracity of the home can get ramped up on prime-time games. Instead of the usual tailgating duration for a 1 p.m. or 4 p.m. game, the home crowd instead gets to party all day long. That juiced-up crowd is then released into the stadium — and unleashed onto the visitors — giving the home hospitality a little extra bite.
Cold concerns
Monday nighters can also be an advantage for cold weather teams come December and January. Temperatures plummet when the sun goes down and places like Buffalo, Foxborough, and East Rutherford can turn into frozen wastelands. While both sides feel the chill of the low temps, visitors from warmer cities or indoor stadiums may struggle to adapt when the mercury drops.
Monday Night Football Odds FAQ
Most weeks have one MNF game, broadcast mostly on ESPN and some on ABC, but Weeks 2,4,6 and 7 feature two Monday matchups.
There are 13 teams that play twice on Mondays this year.
The Pittsburgh Steelers entered 2024 with the most MNF wins of all time, with 56 in 88 appearances.
The Seattle Seahawks are the winningest team in MNF history, going into the 2024 season, with a .721 win percentage (31-12).
