Pittsburgh Steelers vs Houston Texans 10/1/2023 – On Sunday, Kenny Pickett and the Pittsburgh Steelers are set to make an exciting trip to NRG Stadium to take on C.J. Stroud and his Houston Texans side. Football enthusiasts are anticipating this clash between these two powerhouses; let’s examine some key details and predictions regarding this contest. Check out the Week 4 NFL gambling website for the latest insights as these teams enter an exciting matchup.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Houston Texans 10/1/2023 Game Info
| When: | Sunday, October 1, 2023 |
| Time: | 1:00 PM ET |
| Where: | NRG Stadium |
Mike Tomlin vs DeMeco Ryans
The Pittsburgh Steelers enter this match against the Houston Texans fresh off an emphatic victory against the Las Vegas Raiders this past Sunday with a final score of 23-18. After suffering an embarrassing week one loss against the San Francisco 49ers, Pittsburgh has quickly rebounded with two consecutive victories that exhibit impressive displays of both offense and defense.
Quarterback Kenny Pickett had an outstanding outing against the Raiders, throwing for 239 yards with two touchdown passes and no interceptions – an indication that Kenny is finding his groove as a quarterback, so Pittsburgh Steelers fans should expect similar performance this coming Sunday against Houston Texans.
C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans are coming off an incredible win against the Jacksonville Jaguars as a +7 underdog, dominating them easily to score their first victory of the year and bring their record to 1-2-0.
The Texans weren’t expected to amass many wins this season, but their surprising victory against the Jaguars has created hope of an unlikely run of victories. They managed to put up 37 points against them. C.J. Stroud played an instrumental part in this offense display by throwing for 280 yards and contributing two touchdown passes to Brevin Jordan and Tank Dell respectively – showing what could potentially become an explosive offense!
Though the Houston Texans pulled an unexpected victory last week, the Pittsburgh Steelers remain on an upward momentum following their two consecutive victories. Their defense has been particularly impressive against opposing receivers, giving them an excellent chance at continuing their winning streak in this game despite its 3-point spread favoring them; many experts predict they will not only cover that spread easily but win as well!
NFL Latest Odds: PIT -3 ; O/U 40.5
The Pittsburgh Steelers look poised to claim their third straight win and improve to 3-1 this season. A notable statistic in their favor is their five-game road winning streak which speaks volumes about their ability to perform well away from home.
Kenny Pickett has excelled as quarterback, completing 59.5 percent of his passes for 689 yards with four touchdowns and three interceptions – an impressive completion rate that has put the Vikings back in contention in their conference tournaments. George Pickens and Calvin Austin III have proven reliable targets with 357 receiving yards combined and two touchdowns between them; Jaylen Warren has also contributed significantly with 12 receptions.
Najee Harris leads the Steelers’ rushing attack with an average of 67 yards on 35 carries and currently leads in terms of average per-game rushing total.
Pittsburgh’s defense has allowed an average of 23.3 points and 387 yards per game, led by Kwon Alexander’s 24 tackles and six sacks from T.J. Watt while Levi Wallace has collected two interceptions.
Houston Texans Eye Home Game Victory and Defensive Improvements for 2023 Season
Houston Texans’ goal this season is to end their home game drought, which dates back to December 2021.
C.J. Stroud has been highly effective, completing 64.5 percent of his passes for 906 yards and four touchdowns while throwing zero interceptions. Nico Collins and Tank Dell have combined for 511 receiving yards and three touchdowns; Robert Woods has contributed 15 receptions.
The Texans’ ground game has averaged 70 yards per contest in terms of rushing, with Dameon Pierce leading the charge with 100 yards and one touchdown.
Houston has allowed an average of 24.3 points and 340.7 yards per game on defense, led by Henry To’oTo’o with 20 tackles, Jonathan Greenard recording one sack and Steven Nelson grabbing an interception.
Steelers 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.
Steelers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against Houston.
Pittsburgh are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against Houston.
Pittsburgh are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games on the road.
Texans Betting Trends
Houston are 3-12 SU in their last 15 games.
Houston are 0-8 SU in their last 8 games at home.
Texan are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference.
Houston are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference North division.
Houston is 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games played in October.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston’s last 8 games played in week 4.”
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Houston Texans
Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans both have plenty of reasons for optimism as they prepare to square off. While the Steelers look to extend their winning streak, Texans have shown they are capable of pulling off impressive upsets. Despite Pittsburgh’s current three-point advantage, expect an exciting battle as both teams vie for supremacy. The Steelers are all set to win and cover the spread as per the legitimate sports betting sites.
Score Prediction: Steelers 26, Texans 20.
