"The Texans are right back in the thick of things after winning four straight. At 7-5, they are a game back of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts in the AFC South and -150 to make the playoffs. The 6-6 Chiefs, who were the Super Bowl favorite as recently as Week 11, are now +120 to even reach the playoffs."
"Texans team total UNDER 19.5 (-120) Maldonado: Houston is one of the worst red-zone offenses, finishing drives at a bottom-tier rate, exactly the trait that K.C. exploits. C.J. Stroud has struggled in both prior Arrowhead trips, and I expect no difference this time around. The Chiefs defense is top 10 in points per play allowed at home. The Texans can move the ball, but they also consistently stall."
"Patrick Mahomes OVER 0.5 interceptions (-102) Loza: Mahomes has thrown seven picks (T-13) on the season, including two over his last three contests. Meanwhile, the Texans have flourished at creating takeaways, forcing 12 interceptions on the season (tied for the fourth most). Given the significant number of injuries along the Chiefs' offensive line and Houston's ability to bring pressure, Mahomes is likely to make a few errant throws."
Kansas City hosts Houston on Sunday Night with both teams fighting for playoff positioning. Houston enters 7-5 after four straight wins, a game back in the AFC South and listed at -150 playoff odds; Kansas City sits 6-6, previously a Super Bowl favorite and currently +120 to reach the playoffs. Kansas City is a 3.5-point favorite. The teams met twice last season, with Kansas City winning both, including the divisional round. Betting notes include a Texans team total UNDER 19.5 (-120) citing Houston's poor red-zone efficiency and Kansas City's strong home defense, and a Patrick Mahomes OVER 0.5 interceptions (-102) prop based on Chiefs' OL injuries and Houston's takeaway rate. Picks, props and DFS tips accompany the game coverage.
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