Pittsburgh is 11-3, but just 6-8 ATS and now is being asked to cover a big number after four crucial and physical games that ended with a controversial loss to the Patriots. The Steelers were 0-4 ATS in that span and is in a possible letdown situation in this matchup. Ben Roethlisberger was 22 of 30 for 281 yards with two touchdowns and an interception against New England, and Le'Veon Bell rushed for 117 yards on 24 carries. Houston has been out of the playoff picture for awhile and has nothing to lose. And the Steelers are 8-24-1 ATS their last 33 road games against teams with losing home records. Meanwhile, the Texans are 15-5-1 ATS their last 21 games after scoring 15 or fewer points their previous game. Pittsburgh will likely get the win, but the Steelers can't be trusted to cover a big number as they have been money burners in December. Grab the big points with the Texans.
This pick was released to clients on December 25, 2017 at 11:23AM ET.
NFL
Pittsburgh at Houston
December 25, 2017
4:30 PM Eastern
1 unit on Houston +9 (-109) (risk 1 to return 1.92)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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