Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers date, start time & TV info
Date Monday, January 12
Starts 1.15am GMT (Monday night)
Venue Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
TV Sky Sports NFL
Houston Texans finished second in the AFC South despite winning their last nine games to finish at 12-5. They now go on the road in the last of the weekend’s six wild-card playoffs to face Pittsburgh Steelers, who won the AFC North in a nail-biting finish with a 10-7 record.
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Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers betting tips & predictions
Best bet
Under 38.5 points
2pts 10-11 Coral, Ladbrokes, Paddy Power
Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers preview
A top-notch defence makes the Houston Texans worthy favourites to win the final match of wildcard weekend – and it is also why we could be in for a low-scoring end to the first week of playoff action in the NFL.
The Texans conceded the second-fewest points in the regular season and a total points line of 38.5 points may not be surpassed at the Acrisure Stadium.
The Steelers’ defence hasn’t quite reached its usual high standards this season but their key players came up trumps in the big moments of last week’s crucial showdown with the Baltimore Ravens. Cameron Heyward stifled the threat of Derrick Henry on the ground as well as getting in the face of Ravens QB Lamar Jackson.
Pittsburgh’s secondary is a weak link but their front seven remains one of the best around and they are unlikely to give away too much in such a high-stakes contest.
The Steelers’ offence, however, look likely to struggle against one of the league’s most impressive defences so their veteran playmaker Aaron Rodgers can expect a tough night against the Texans.
Houston lead the NFL in pressures and are in the top three for takeaways and turnover margin.
The strong arm and playoff experience of Rodgers will give Steelers hope, but both defences look set up for success and points should be hard to come by in forecast freezing conditions in Pittsburgh.
Banking on no more than 38 points being scored could pay dividends.
Phil Agius has an 11-1 bet builder tip for Monday’s playoff showdown
Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers betting odds
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Match bettingOddsHouston Texans8-13 Pittsburgh Steelers13-10HandicapOddsHouston Texans -310-11 Pittsburgh Steelers +310-11Total pointsOddsUnder 38.510-11Over 38.510-11
Odds correct at time of publishing
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FAQs for Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers
When is Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL?
Houston Texans visit Pittsburgh Steelers on the night of Monday, January 12. The game starts at 1.15am GMT.
Where is Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers being played?
The game will take place at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which has a grass surface.
What are the odds for Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Texans are 8-13 favourites for Monday’s AFC wild-card game with Paddy Power, who price the Steelers at 13-10. The handicap is set at three points.
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