Kenny Pickett Interceptions Prop is currently Over/Under 0.5 (+100/-130).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The Steelers rank as the 8th-most pass-heavy offense in the league (adjusted for context) since the start of last season with a 64.6% pass rate.
The model projects the Steelers to call the 4th-most offensive plays on the slate this week with 67.3 plays, accounting for their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have run the 10th-most plays in football since the start of last season, totaling a massive 60.4 plays per game.
This game will be played in a dome—which means zero wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and better passing effectiveness.
The predictive model expects Kenny Pickett to attempt 37.2 passes this week, on average: the 8th-most of all QBs.
Favors Under
The Steelers are a 3-point favorite in this week's game, indicating a rushing game script.
Opposing QBs have averaged 31.3 pass attempts per game vs. the Houston Texans defense since the start of last season: 6th-fewest in the NFL.
Houston's defense ranks as the 8th-best in the NFL since the start of last season when it comes to making interceptions, averaging 0.88 per game.
When it comes to cornerbacks in covering pass-catchers, Houston's unit has been outstanding since the start of last season, ranking as the 4th-best in the NFL.