First Touchdown Scorer Predictions for Texans vs. Steelers: Who'll Score First?
My first touchdown scorer predictions for Texans vs. Steelers are here to help you close out NFL Wild Card Weekend in the black.
The Texans are a 3-point betting favorite over the Steelers tonight, with kickoff from Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh set for 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN/ABC). I’m targeting Kenneth Gainwell, Jayden Higgins, and a +3500 long shot tonight as part of our NFL playoff predictions.
🏈 First touchdown scorer predictions: Texans vs. Steelers
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| Player | Best odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Steelers | +950 via Caesars | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Jayden Higgins, WR, Texans | +1600 via Caesars | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Connor Heyward, TE, Steelers | +3500 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐ |
💰 Best Texans vs. Steelers first touchdown scorer pick: Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Steelers (+950) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Gainwell is a strong option for the Steelers if they reach the red zone first, as he scored Pittsburgh’s first touchdown in Week 16 against the Detroit Lions.
The Steelers running back is a dual-threat, recording the second-most carries (114) and targets (85) for Pittsburgh, giving us multiple paths to cash this bet. He has scored a touchdown in three of his last five games and cashed as the first TD scorer in a Week 11 home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
I also highlight Gainwell as I break down the Texans vs. Steelers prediction market.
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Jayden Higgins, WR, Texans (+1600) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Higgins being offered at +1600 odds is surprising. He has scored the Texans' first touchdown in each of his last two games, including as the first TD scorer in a Week 17 road win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Higgins is tied with Nico Collins for the most receiving touchdowns (six) on Houston but is being offered at much longer odds, as most of the best sports betting sites list Collins at +650 or shorter to score the first TD.
Our Gary Pearson also backs Higgins to find the end zone in his Texans vs. Steelers anytime touchdown scorer predictions.
Connor Heyward, TE, Steelers (+3500) ⭐⭐⭐
Connor Heyward is my top long shot for tonight's matchup. He scored the Steelers' first touchdown in Weeks 15 and 18, cashing as the first TD scorer in Week 15.
Heyward's odds are inflated by his season-long stats - he scored just three touchdowns in 17 regular-season games - but they overlook his increased usage late in the season. He carried the ball two or more times in three of the final four games and was targeted once in Week 18, his first target since Week 7.
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Our Dustin Saracini shares a five-star play on the spread, along with an anytime TD scorer, in his Texans vs. Steelers prediction.
📊 Texans vs. Steelers first touchdown scorer odds
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