Free NFL Picks For Today 12/21/2024
Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs NFL Pick Prediction 12/21/2024
Texans at Chiefs Injuries
Houston receiver Methie is out. On defense a tackle is out, and linebacker is suspended. A linebacker is questionable. KC left tackle is out and on defense a nickel back is out with linebacker questionable. There is no significant injury advantage based on Dr. Chao ratings.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Texans at Chiefs 1PM ET—Houston improved to 9-5 following their 20-12 home win to Miami. The Texans gained 181 yards with 77 rushing for 3.9 yards a carry. Defensively they held the Dolphins to 224 yards with 52 rushing on 19 carries. C.J. Stroud completed 18 of 26 for 131 yards with two touchdowns. KC is 13-1 after their 21-7 road win at Cleveland. The Chiefs produced 311 yards with 132 rushing for 3.8 yards a carry. Defensively they held the Browns to 266 yards with 127 passing on 34 attempts. Patrick Mahomes hit 19 of 38 for 159 yards and two touchdowns.
The Pick with the Explanation
The temperature will be 34 degrees and sunny with light wind. The Texans offense has struggled the past three games as they have averaged 3.6 yards per run with only 5.8 yards per pass attempt. The KC defense in their past three games has allowed 14 points per game with 6.5 yards per pass attempt. The Texans have struggled throwing the football on the road with 60% completions and 5.7 yards per pass attempt. The Chiefs offense the past three games has averaged 3.8 yards per run with 5.3 yards per pass attempt. KC is 9-0 to the under at home against winning teams. Houston is 10-6 to the under as a road underdog. Patrick Mahomes is off the injury report but did tweak his ankle last week. Play Houston and KC under 42.5.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens NFL Pick Prediction 12/21/2024
Steelers at Ravens Injuries
Pittsburgh receiver George Pickens is out. On defense a safety is out with end and corner questionable. Baltimore receiver Agholor is out with receiver Bateman and guard questionable. On defense a linebacker is questionable. Baltimore has an injury advantage based on the Chao ratings.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Steelers at Ravens 4:30PM ET—Pittsburgh drops to 10-4 following their 27-13 road defeat at Philadelphia. The Steelers gained 163 yards with 56 rushing on 17 carries. On defense they allowed 301 yards to the Eagles with 270 passing on 32 attempts. Russell Wilson completed 14 of 22 for 128 yards with a touchdown. Baltimore is 9-5 with their 35-14 road win at NY Giants. The Ravens posted 445 yards with 170 rushing for 5.5 yards a carry. Defensively they allowed 236 yards to the Giants with 55 rushing on 20 attempts. Lamar Jackson went 21 of 25 for 290 yards and five touchdowns.
The Pick with the Explanation
The Ravens have failed to cover three of four against the Division as they allowed 30 points per game with 404 yards per game. The Steelers hold teams on the road to 21.5 points per game with 3.6 yards per run. They are 4-0 to the spread on the road facing defenses that allow 235 yards passing per game or greater. They have covered 10 of 14 on the season. Pittsburgh has won 8 of 9 against the Ravens behind great defensive performance. They have allowed 19 points or fewer in their past eight meetings with the Ravens. Baltimore is 1-6 to the spread at home against the Division. Play Pittsburgh +7.