Wild Card Weekend comes to an end with a matchup between the Houston Texans and the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 12.
Our Texans vs. Steelers predictions and NFL picks provide you with everything from a side pick to player props for this big-time showdown.
Texans vs Steelers Wild Card predictions
- Steelers +3 (-115 at bet365)
- Over 38 (-110 at bet365)
- Kenneth Gainwell anytime touchdown (+200 at bet365)
- Nick Chubb Over 13.5 rushing yards (-110 at bet365)
Texans vs Steelers Wild Card best bets
Steelers +3
With Houston having to hit the road, Josh Inglis puts his trust in Pittsburgh.
"Everyone loves the Houston defense, but CJ Stroud's numbers fall significantly on the road and even more outdoors. It's going to be around freezing at game time, and with the action on the Steelers on the spread, this game could be decided by a field goal. The Steelers are live in a game where one mistake could be the difference."
Over 38
Despite Houston's tenacious D, Inglis likes points on MNF.
"Outside of the bad-weather game in Cleveland, Pittsburgh has not seen a sub-40 total since Week 4. Houston has been dictating totals as the Texans have seen four sub-40 totals in their last 10 (3-1 O/U). With the Steelers' play volume increasing and their defense's ability to blow coverage, I like the Over."
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Kenneth Gainwell
Jason Ence sees big things coming from Kenneth Gainwell tonight.
"Kenneth Gainwell leads all Steelers in red-zone targets and has nearly as many carries inside the five-yard line as teammate Jaylen Warren. If the Steelers get close to the end zone, he should see a few touches."
Texans vs Steelers Wild Card props
Nick Chubb Over 13.5 rushing yards
Sticking with the theme of running backs, Jason Logan has eyes set on RB2 Nick Chubb.
"He’s still running behind RB1 Woody Marks, but Nick Chubb will be more active in the offense Monday. He drew only one carry in both Week 15 and Week 17 before going for 33 yards on six attempts vs. Las Vegas in Week 16. Chubb will also have fresher legs after sitting out as a healthy scratch in Week 18."
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Texans vs Steelers game info
| Location: | Acrisure Stadium, Houston, TX |
| Date: | Monday, January 12, 2025 |
| Kickoff: | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| TV: | ESPN |
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