Jan. 11, 2026, 11:03 p.m. CT
In this year’s Wild Card Round of the AFC playoffs, the Pittsburgh Steelers are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3), against the Houston Texans. The action starts at 8:15 p.m. ET on January 12, 2026, airing on ABC/ESPN from Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The over/under is 38 in the outing.
Last time out, the Texans defeated the Indianapolis Colts, with 38-30 being the final score.
In that matchup versus the Colts, Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud completed 14 of 23 passes for 169 yards, with one touchdown and no interceptions.
Last time out, the Steelers defeated the Baltimore Ravens, with 26-24 being the final score.
Texans vs Steelers betting information
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Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.Spread favorite: Houston (-3)Moneyline: Houston (-158), Pittsburgh (+133)Total: 38 pointsTexans betting insightsThis season away from home, Houston is 4-4 against the spread and 5-3 overall.The Texans have compiled a 9-8-0 record against the spread this season.Away from home, Houston is winless ATS (0-1) as 3-point favorites or more.The Texans are 2-3 ATS when playing as at least 3-point favorites.This season, in eight away games, Houston has gone over the total twice.Texans games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under six times this season.Texans leadersStroud: 3,041 PASS YDS / 217.2 YPG / 64.5% / 19 TD / 8 INT / 48 CAR / 209 RUSH YDS / 1 TDWoody Marks: 196 CAR / 703 YDS / 43.9 YPG / 2 TD / 24 REC / 208 YDS / 13 YPG / 3 TDNick Chubb: 122 CAR / 506 YDS / 33.7 YPG / 3 TD / 13 REC / 67 YDS / 4.5 YPG / 0 TDNico Collins: 71 REC / 1,117 YDS / 74.5 YPG / 6 TDDalton Schultz: 82 REC / 777 YDS / 45.7 YPG / 3 TDJayden Higgins: 41 REC / 525 YDS / 30.9 YPG / 6 TDTexans vs Steelers game infoDate: Monday, January 12, 2026Time: 8:15 p.m. ETCity: Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaVenue: Acrisure StadiumTV channel: ABC/ESPNLive stream: Watch on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)Watch Houston Texans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers on Fubo! (Regional restrictions may apply)
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