5* Best Bet
(NFL) Houston vs. Pittsburgh,
Point Spread: 3.50 | -110.00 Houston (Away)
Result: Loss
Taking the TEXANS here. It would be easy to back Big Ben and Company off that loss to the Browns. I do think they can run the ball with their powerful RB tandem. But I think this defense is their weakest link. And let's be honest. This isn't a vintage Steelers team. Yes, the MNF numbers are impressive, 5-0 on MNF under Tomlin. Pitt is just 19-19 since the start of 2012. Steelers 5-13-1 ATS last 19 when favored by 3 or more. Overvalued anyone? They lost to a Tampa team, that already has lost by 42 and 31 points, at home. In their last 2 games, they beat the Jags 17-9 and lost to the Browns 31-10. The same Browns who they led 24-3 before winning 30-27. The same Browns who just went on the road and lost to a Jaguars team (24-6) that was 0-6. At least the Texans are showing some heart in their losses to teams headed to the play-offs in the Colts and Cowboys. Fitzpatrick has some weapons to exploit the Steelers defense. Clowney could be back tonight, but Watt is such a difference maker by himself. Texans should give us the outright win here tonight. 5* Best Bet HOUSTON TEXANS