The Houston Texans (0-2) are 3.5-point underdogs for their Week 3 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0) at Heinz Field, Sunday, at 1 p.m. ET. Below, we take a look at the early Week 3 betting odds and lines at BetMGM Sportsbook.
Pittsburgh held on to beat a Drew Lock-less Denver Broncos team 26-21 in Week 2. The Steelers defense looked great for a second straight week despite Broncos backup QB Jeff Driskel making plays down the stretch. Pittsburgh had seven sacks and 19 QB hits in the win.
Houston was gashed on the ground by the Baltimore Ravens in its 33-16 Week 2 loss. They gave up 230 rushing yards at 6.2 yards per attempt and QB Deshaun Watson was getting pressure in his face all game. Watson was sacked four times and finished with a 57.8 QBR.
Texans at Steelers betting odds, spread and line
Odds via BetMGM; last updated Monday at 1:25 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Texans +165 (bet $100 to win $165) / Steelers -189 (bet $189 to win $100) | Bet now
- Against the spread: Texans +3.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Steelers -3.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now
- Total: 44.5, Over -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Under -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now
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The Steelers are home favorites with an implied win probability of 65.40%. Those odds are expressed fractionally as 100/189. Pittsburgh must win by 4 or more points for the Steelers -3.5 (-110) ticket to cash.
The underdog Texans, at +165, have a win probability of just 37.74% or fractional odds of 33/20 in Week 3. If Houston upsets Pittsburgh, or loses by three or fewer points, the Texans +3.5 (-110) bet hits.
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Also see:
- Despite sloppy play, Steelers hold off Broncos for 26-21 win (Steelers Wire)
- Texans QB Deshaun Watson says the team cannot get discouraged with 0-2 record (Texans Wire)
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