NFL Football Preview: Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs – Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024

The Houston Texans (9-5) look to take down one of the best teams in the league when they face the Kansas City Chiefs (13-1) on Saturday, December 21 at 1:00 PM ET GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The Texans are slightly favored with a point spread at -2.5 (-110).

Houston Texans Betting Preview

The Texans have won their last two games and are 3-2 over their latest five performances. Their most recent success was a 20-12 outing over the Miami Dolphins, where they forced four turnovers to seal the win.

Their offense was not that dynamic, but they were able to make the most of their drives and turn turnovers later into points. C.J. Stroud completed 18 of 26 passes for 131 yards and two touchdowns.

Offensively they had a lackluster game, with just 181 yards, 12 first downs, and a turnover. Their defense was great in holding the Dolphins to 224 yards, 18 first downs, and those four key turnovers. They also held onto the ball for a little over 26.5 minutes.

The Texans have a narrow margin of victory, as they are producing 23.4 points and allowing opponents to get 21.4 points a game. This ranks 13th and ninth, respectively, in the league.

Kansas City Chiefs Betting Preview

The Chiefs have won their last four games, with three of them being by three points or less. Their most recent battle was a sigh of relief, as they defeated the Cleveland Browns 21-7.

Patrick Mahomes is questionable for this matchup after leaving the Browns matchup with a hurt ankle. Against the Browns, Mahomes had 19 of 38 completions totaling 159 yards and two touchdowns. If he does not play, they are likely losing this upcoming game.

Their offense put up 311 yards and 18 first downs in about 31.5 minutes of possession. They held the Browns to 266 yards, 16 first downs, and a whopping six turnovers. If their defense is this strong again, they should have no problems dismantling the Texans.

The Chiefs are getting 23.5 points a game and rank 12th for this effort. Their defense ranks fifth in allowing opponents to average 18.5 points a game. This margin of victory is solid, but they have to be clicking on both sides of the ball.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases the Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs betting odds, favoring the Texans on the road by 2.5-points. The Chiefs, however, have a 53.1 percent chance of winning according to market analysis.

If Mahomes is gearing up, they should be able to win and cover the spread. Keep this in mind, as for now, the Chiefs are the best option here.

Final Pick: Kansas City Chiefs +2.5 (-110)