Here is the Pickwatch BetSmart Preview for the Houston Texans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game in the Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs.

Houston Texans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Game Info

Date: Monday, January 12, 2025
Time: 8:15 PM ET
Location: Acrisure Stadium — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
TV: ESPN/ABC

Texans vs. Steelers Betting Odds

Point Spread
- Texans -3
- Steelers +3
Moneyline
- Texans -160
- Steelers +135
Total
- Over/Under 38.5

Season Betting Records

Moneyline
- Texans: 12-5
- Steelers: 10-7
Against the Spread
- Texans: 8-5-1
- Steelers: 7-5-2
Totals (Over-Under)
- Texans: 8-5-1
- Steelers: 6-10-1

Houston Texans (12-5) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) Preview

Houston enters the playoffs riding defensive consistency and improved offensive efficiency down the stretch. The Texans have done their best work when they control the middle of the field defensively and avoid negative plays offensively. Their speed on defense gives them a chance to disrupt even disciplined offenses.

Pittsburgh, meanwhile, leans fully into its identity: physical defense, ball security, and situational dominance. At home, the Steelers are comfortable turning games into trench battles, relying on pressure and forcing opponents into uncomfortable third-and-long situations. Their offense doesn’t need to be explosive — just efficient enough to protect leads.

As for weather, temps are expected to be in the low 30s, with wind gusts around 10-15 mph. Because of this, and the strength of both defenses, the odds suggest a low-scoring, physical contest. Turnovers, field position, and red-zone efficiency will likely determine this outcome. The Steelers’ playoff experience and home environment give them an edge, but Houston’s defense has the tools to keep this within one possession late.

Texans/Steelers Head-to-Head (H2H) Stats and Analysis

The Pittsburgh Steelers lead the all-time series 5-3 against the Houston Texans. Here are the last 5 meetings:

Houston Texans 30, Pittsburgh Steelers 6 — October 1, 2023
Pittsburgh Steelers 28, Houston Texans 21 — September 27, 2020
Pittsburgh Steelers 34, Houston Texans 6 — December 25, 2017
Pittsburgh Steelers 30, Houston Texans 23 — October 20, 2014
Houston Texans 17, Pittsburgh Steelers 10 — October 2, 2011

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