Houston Texans vs Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/12

NFL Game preview

The Houston Texans will visit the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2025 Wild Card Weekend. This game will be held at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Monday, January 12, 2026. Kickoff is set for 8:15 PM, and fans can catch the action on ABC.

The Texans, led by Head Coach DeMeco Ryans, finished the regular season with a 12-5 record. On the other side, the Steelers, under Head Coach Mike Tomlin, ended with a 10-7 record. The Texans are favored with a moneyline of -173, while the Steelers are at +145.

Houston Texans Team Preview

The Houston Texans have finished the regular season strong, winning their last five games. They recently won against the Indianapolis Colts with a score of 38-30. In that game, the Texans had 22 first downs and gained 134 rushing yards without losing a fumble or throwing an interception.

C.J. Stroud has been a key player for the Texans, leading the team with 3,041 passing yards and 19 touchdowns this season. Nico Collins has been a top target, with 1,117 receiving yards and six touchdowns. On the ground, Woody Marks has contributed 703 rushing yards, making him an important part of the offense.

The Texans will face some challenges with several players out due to injuries. Jimmie Ward and Mario Edwards Jr. are among those on the injured reserve list. The team will also be without Joe Mixon and M.J. Stewart, impacting both offense and defense.

Texans vs Steelers Game Day Info

  • Sport: Football
  • Teams: Houston Texans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Venue: Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA
  • Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Texans Moneyline -173, Steelers Moneyline +145, Texans Spread -3.0 (-114), Steelers Spread +3.0 (-107), Total Over 39.5 (-110), Total Under 39.5 (-111)

Pittsburgh Steelers Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off a close win against the Baltimore Ravens, 26-24, at home. Aaron Rodgers led the team with 294 passing yards and a touchdown. The Steelers had 24 first downs and no turnovers, showing good control of the ball.

In their previous game, the Steelers lost to the Cleveland Browns, 13-6, on the road. Despite gaining more first downs and rushing yards, the Steelers struggled with ball security, recording three fumbles. Aaron Rodgers threw for 160 yards, but the team failed to find the end zone.

The Steelers had a strong performance against the Detroit Lions, winning 29-24 on the road. Jaylen Warren rushed for 143 yards and two touchdowns, providing a big boost to the offense. The defense held the Lions to only 15 rushing yards, helping secure the victory.

BTB Betting Pick

The Texans are favored by 3 points, but the Steelers have a better scoring rank this season. The Steelers’ defense is strong, ranked 8th in opponent scoring. Take the Steelers to cover the +3 spread, with a projected score of Steelers 21, Texans 20.

The total for the game is set at 39.5 points. Both teams have mid-tier offensive ranks, and their defenses are solid, especially in scoring. This suggests a lower-scoring game. The under is the pick, with a projected total of 41 points.