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Houston Texans vs Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Trends
Updated:Jan 7, 2026 1:15 AM EST
The upcoming NFL matchup on January 12, 2026, features the Houston Texans visiting the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA. This Monday night football game promises exciting betting trends and game insights for bettors looking to capitalize on the action. Houston Texans, led by starting quarterback C.J. Stroud, face off against the Steelers' Aaron Rodgers, both quarterbacks in full participation and ready to lead their teams under the lights and on ABC/ESPN broadcast.
Houston's offense has been impressive this season, averaging 23.76 points per game with a robust passing attack that yields 218 yards per game. Their rushing offense contributes 108 yards per game, making them a balanced threat. Defensively, they allow about 22.76 points per game, with 243 yards passing conceded and 113 yards rushing allowed. The Texans' pass protection will be tested against a Steelers defense that excels in pass rush, averaging nearly 3 sacks per game.
The Steelers have a strong home record and a solid defense that limits opponents to just over 20 points per game. Offensively, Pittsburgh averages 22.76 points with 202 passing yards and a strong run game at 103 yards per game. The key for the Steelers will be their ability to pressure Stroud while maintaining effective pass protection against Houston's defensive line.
Betting trends show Houston as favorites with a -3 point spread and total points set at 39.5. The Texans have been strong against the spread with a 9-8 record, while the Steelers are 9-8 as well. This matchup offers valuable betting insights, particularly with the quarterback duel and contrasting offensive and defensive strengths. Tune in on January 12, 2026, on ABC/ESPN and consider the best odds available at Caesars sportsbook.
In their last matchup on August 9, 2024, the Houston Texans defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-12 in a preseason game, a useful reference for bettors analyzing trends and team performance. You can also check the NFL standings page for updated ATS records and team performances.
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9-8 (9th)Against the Spread9-8 (13th)
12-5 (6th)Straight Up10-7 (12th)
+4.5Straight Up Units+5.6
7-10Over / Under9-7-1
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23.8Points23.4
12.3First Half11.5
11.5Second Half11.9
4.8First Quarter3.9
7.5Second Quarter7.5
3.4Third Quarter4.1
8.1Fourth Quarter7.8
327Total Yards305.6
5.3Yards Per Play5.5
218.1Passing Yards202.4
21.4 - 34.2 (62.5%)Completions-Attempts21.5 - 32.4 (66.4%)
6Yards Per Passing Play5.9
1.8 (15)Sacks (Yards)1.8 (11)
108.9Rushing Yards103.3
27.9Attempts23.9
3.9Yards Per Rush4.3
191st Downs17.7
10.8Passing9.4
5.8Rushing6.4
2.4Penalties1.9
5.1 / 13.6 (37.2%)3rd Down4.9 / 12.4 (40%)
0.6 / 1.1 (57.9%)4th Down0.7 / 1.4 (52.2%)
1.5 / 3.2 (46.3%)Red Zone1.8 / 3 (58.8%)
6.9 (58.2)Penalties (Yards)5.9 (47.2)
1.3Turnovers1.2
1.1Interceptions0.9
0.2Fumbles Lost0.4
64Total Plays58.1
5.6Kickoffs5.2
3.2Returns3.7
82.8Return Yards89.6
26.1Yards Per Return24.2
4.2Punts3.6
2Returns1.6
21.2Return Yards14.5
10.6Yards Per Return8.8
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