Texans vs. Steelers line, odds: Proven model releases spread pick for 2026 NFL Wild Card Weekend matchup on 'Monday Night Football'

The fifth-seeded Houston Texans face the fourth-seeded Pittsburgh Steelers in a 2026 Wild Card Weekend matchup on Monday Night Football. Houston is coming off a 38-30 Week 18 win over the Indianapolis Colts, while Pittsburgh held off Baltimore 26-24. The Texans (12-5), who finished second in the AFC South, are 5-3 on the road this season. The Steelers (10-7), the champions of the AFC North, are 6-3 on their home field. Pittsburgh will welcome the return of wide receiver DK Metcalf (suspension).

Kickoff from Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh is set for 8:15 p.m. ET. The Steelers lead the all-time series 5-3. The Texans are 3.5-point favorites in the latest Texans vs. Steelers odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 39.5 via DraftKings Sportsbooks.

Before making any Texans vs. Steelers picks, you NEED to see which side the proven SportsLine projection model is on.

The model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, is up well over $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. The model enters 2026 NFL Wild Card Weekend on a 53-37 run on top-rated picks dating back to 2024. Anybody following could have seen HUGE returns!

Now, the model has locked in another confident pick for Texans vs. Steelers.

We can tell you it's leaning Over the point total, but also says that one side of the spread hits nearly 60% of the time! You ABSOLUTELY NEED to see which side to back before locking in any picks of your own.

So who wins Texans vs. Steelers in 2026 NFL Wild Card Weekend, and which side of the spread hits nearly 60% of the time? ... Join SportsLine RIGHT NOW to see which side of the line to back, all from the model that has gone 53-37 on top-rated picks since 2024!

LIMITED TIME: Use promo code CHAMPIONSHIP to get your first month at SportsLine for $1 JOIN NOW.