Houston Texans vs Pittsburgh Steelers Prediction

The Houston Texans will beat the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Pittsburgh Steelers will cover the spread, and the total will go over.

Analyzing the offensive production of both teams, the Texans have a slight edge, averaging approximately 23.8 points per game compared to the Steelers’ 23.4. When it comes to passing yards, the Texans demonstrate a more efficient passing attack, throwing for about 233 yards at nearly 63 percent completion. Meanwhile, the Steelers log around 214 passing yards at nearly 67 percent completion, indicating that while they are efficient, they rely less on passing to generate points. On the ground advantage, both teams are comparable. The Texans gain roughly 109 rushing yards per game on roughly 28 attempts, whereas the Steelers gain about 103 rushing yards on nearly 24 attempts.

On the defensive side of the ball, the overall statistics suggest both teams can be exploited, leading to a forecasted shootout. The Texans, with marginally better pass protection metrics, are likely to maximize their offensive opportunities against a Steelers defense that occasionally struggles against high-powered offenses. Furthermore, with the spread expected to be tight, I anticipate the Steelers will keep it close enough to cover while the uptick in offensive output contributes to the total points going over the projected line.