🎄Christmas Day Football Prediction, Preview, Picks🎄

Christmas Day football features two stellar matchups, starting with the Kansas City Chiefs (14-1) vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-5) at 1:00 PM ET. In the 4:30 PM ET spot, we head to Texas to see the Baltimore Ravens (10-5) take on the Houston Texans (9-6). Check out this edition of The Betting Report for all the betting alpha you need to lock in some winning trades tonight!

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⏰ 1:00PM ET - Chiefs vs. Steelers

Preview

Pittsburgh faced a setback in the AFC North race with a 34-17 loss to the Ravens last Saturday, but Mike Tomlin's squad is well-positioned to bounce back. Kansas City, despite their 14-1 record, remains vulnerable, ranking in the bottom 10 for passing yards per attempt and recording the second-fewest yards per carry. With Pittsburgh's defence posting the third-most interceptions in the league, they have the tools to challenge Mahomes and keep the Chiefs in check.

On the offensive side, the Steelers have struggled in recent weeks, but the potential return of top wide receiver George Pickens could provide a much-needed boost. Pickens stated on Monday that he has a “real chance” to play, and his presence would add a dynamic element to Pittsburgh’s passing game. Wilson has thrown 15 touchdowns to just 4 interceptions this season, and with the dual-threat rushing attack of Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren stepping up, the Steelers should be able to move the ball effectively.

While facing the defending Super Bowl champions is always a tough challenge, getting Pittsburgh as a home underdog in this matchup presents great value. This is likely to be a close game, and the Steelers should have enough to make it a competitive contest.

Prediction

Expect the Steelers to come out hot to prove they are a serious contender in the Super Bowl race. They should have enough juice to cover the spread in a low-scoring game.

🔒Spread: Steelers +2.5

🔒Total: Under 43.5

⏰ 4:30PM ET - Ravens vs. Texans

Preview

Unlike the Texans, who have struggled in recent weeks, especially after losing standout receiver Tank Dell, the Ravens have been in solid form. Baltimore is one of the least injured teams in the NFL and secured a playoff berth last Saturday, locking in their shot at a Super Bowl. The Ravens also have a strong historical record against the Texans, having beaten them twice last season by a combined score of 59-19. CJ Stroud, in particular, struggled against the Ravens, and while he’s shown flashes of brilliance, he’s not been at his best recently. The Texans' offence has been underwhelming overall, ranking 13th in points per game, 19th in both total yards and passing yards per game. With injuries to their receiving corps and the Ravens boasting the NFL’s best run defence, Houston faces a tough challenge.

Offensively, Houston has struggled against high-powered attacks this season, and the Ravens’ offence may be the most explosive they’ve faced. Baltimore leads the league in yards per play and ranks 3rd in points per play. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans will likely have his players fired up for the occasion, but we expect the Ravens' sheer talent to eventually wear Houston down. While we don’t doubt Stroud’s ability to rise to the occasion and expect the Texans to fight hard at home, the metrics, matchup, and recent history all point to one likely outcome.

Prediction

Expect the Ravens to come out the gate fast as they look to clinch the top spot in the AFC North. How much gas they have in the tank may depend on how the Steelers game ends but look for Baltimore to cover the spread in a high-scoring game.

🔒Spread: Ravens -4.0

🔒Total: Over 46.5

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