Pittsburgh Steelers at Houston Texans 10/1/23 - NFL Betting Picks and Odds
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Houston Texans
NFL: 1:00 PM EST
Oct. 01, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : PITT -3 ; O/U 42.5
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be in Houston, TX this week for their second consecutive road game against the Texans. Pittsburgh is one game above .500 riding a 2 game win streak following a five point road win against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Pittsburgh offense has been mediocre this season averaging 18.6 points on nearly 300 yards per game. Defensively Pittsburgh has had some trouble allowing more than 411 yards and 23.3 points through three weeks.
Kenny Pickett leads the Pittsburgh offense this season with 689 yards and four scores on 62 completions. Najee Harris continues to be one of the better running backs in the league with 139 yards on 35 carries this season. George Pickens is the top receiver in the Pittsburgh offense after compiling 238 yards on 13 catches, while Calvin Austin III has added 119 yards on only 9 grabs.
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The Houston Texans return home this season with one win through the first three games played after a 20 point blowout of Jacksonville last week. Offensively Houston had their best game of the year compiling 366 yards resulting in 37 points after 20 in the second half. Defensively Houston gave up more than 400 yards but allowed just 17 points after forcing 2 turnovers in the game.
Rookie QB Cj Stroud shined for Houston completing 20 passes for 280 yards and two scores. Devin Singletary chipped in a team high 41 yards on 9 carries, while Dameon Pierce at 31 yards and one touchdown on 14 carries. Tank Dell was the top receiver in the game for Houston with 145 yards and one touchdown on five receptions.
Recent Betting Trends:
* Pittsburgh are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games.
* The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games.
* Pittsburgh are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games.
* Houston are 3-12 SU in their last 15 games.
* Houston are 0-8 SU in their last 8 games at home.
Free Betting Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers -3
The Steelers are by far the better team here and it will show from early on. Take the Steelers to dominate one of the worst teams in the league this week. Pittsburgh will do the job leading to the easy win and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Pittsburgh Steelers win and cover 27-13.