Steelers vs. Texans Free Pick
(The Spread) – Two AFC teams looking to get to 3-1 on the season will clash in Houston today when the Texans host the Steelers at 1:00PM ET.
NFL Odds: Oddsmakers have installed the Texans as 3.5-point home favorites against the visiting Steelers, while the over/under total for this game is currently listed at 45 points. The Steelers come into this game with a 2-1 record but are 1-2 against the spread, while the Texans are also 2-1 overall and 2-1 against the number.
Line Movement: The Texans opened as 2.5-point favorites and after the line dropped to 2 initially, it’s actually taken off since then. Houston was a 3.5-point favorite by midweek and remain a 3.5-point fave at the Las Vegas Hilton. The over/under total is currently set at 45 in Vegas after opening at 46.
Public Betting: Of the 9,500-plus wagers on today’s game, 61% of NFL public bettors currently favor the Steelers +3.5. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date NFL public betting numbers.
NFL Week 4 Free Pick: Take Houston. Matt Schaub and the Texans have often struggled in games like these over the years, but it’s time for them to notch that signature win. The only time Pittsburgh has played well this season was at home against a brutal Seattle team that has zero offense with Tarvaris Jackson under center. Outside of that, they were hammered in Baltimore in Week 1 and barely squeaked by Curtis Painter and the Colts last Sunday night. According to latest NFL trends, the Steelers are 2-5 against the spread in their last seven games in Week 4 and 2-5 ATS in their last seven October contests. The Texans are 8-1 ATS in their last nine games in Week 4 and 4-1 ATS in their last five games as a favorite. Look for Houston to play well at home this week.
2011 NFL WEEK 4 FREE PICK: HOUSTON TEXAS –3.5
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