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Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Pick Prediction 12/25/2024
Chiefs at Steelers Injuries
KC left tackle and right tackle are questionable. On defense a tackle and nickel back are questionable. Pittsburgh receiver Pickens is questionable as is a corner on defense. No injury advantage based on Dr. Chao ratings.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Chiefs at Steelers 1PM ET—Kansas City improved to 14-1 following their 27-19 home victory to Houston. The Chiefs gained 375 yards with 124 rushing for 4.4 yards per run. On defense they allowed 311 yards to the Texans with 84 rushing on 17 carries. Patrick Mahomes completed 28 of 41 for 260 yards with a touchdown. Pittsburgh drops to 10-5 after their 34-17 road defeat at Baltimore. The Steelers put up 316 yards with 117 rushing for 4.9 yards a carry. Defensively they allowed 418 yards to the Ravens with 220 rushing for 5.8 yards per run. Russell Wilson hit 22 of 33 for 217 yards with two touchdowns and an interception.
The Pick with the Explanation
The weather is expected to be 39 degrees with light wind and only 5% chance of precipitation. Looks like ideal conditions. The Pittsburgh defense has allowed 27 points per game or greater in three of their past four games. The scheduling spot is tough on Pittsburgh as they played at Philadelphia and Baltimore leading into this game. Three straight Super Bowl contenders compacted. Kansas City is 11-2 to the spread on the road when lined between -3 and +3. From a spot perspective it is really a hard game for Pittsburgh. Their offense has struggled as well of late. They have averaged 15 points per game in their past two games and were beaten by 14 or greater points each time. Play Kansas City -3.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans NFL Pick Prediction 12/25/2024
Ravens at Texans Injuries
Baltimore receivers Flowers and Agholor are questionable along with their center as well as right guard. Receiver Their defensive starters are healthy. Houston right guard is doubtful. On defense both tackles are questionable, and a linebacker suspended. Receiver Tank Dell was lost for the season. Baltimore has a significant injury advantage based on Dr. Chao ratings and it is on both sides of the football. The Ravens offense has the highest health rating at 92.1.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Ravens at Texans 4:30PM ET—Baltimore improved to 10-5 following their 34-17 home victory to Pittsburgh. The Ravens gained 418 yards with 220 rushing for 5.8 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 315 yards to the Steelers with 198 passing on 33 attempts. Lamar Jackson completed 15 of 23 for 207 yards with three touchdowns and an interception. Houston fell to 9-6 after their 27-19 road defeat at Kansas City. The Texans had 311 yards with 84 rushing for 4.9 yards a carry. Defensively they allowed 375 yards to the Chiefs with 124 rushing for 4.4 yards per attempt. CJ Stroud hit 23 of 39 for 244 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions.
The Pick with the Explanation
The Ravens are 7-1 to the over in their road games. On the road Baltimore averages 6.1 yards per run with 247 yards passing for 8.3 yards per pass attempt. But defensively they are giving up 26 points per game with 282 yards passing for 7.2 yards per pass attempt. The Texans put up 23 points per game at home behind 66% completions for 6.9 yards per pass attempt. Play Baltimore and Houston over 46.5.