Division Round Same Game Parlay Picks – Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Division Round Same Game Parlay Picks – Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs Recap

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Houston Texans 23-14 in the AFC Divisional Round to advance to their seventh consecutive AFC Championship game in hopes of locking down a third straight Super Bowl title. Patrick Mahomes, who threw for 177 yards and a touchdown, improved his postseason record to 16-3, tying Joe Montana for second-most wins by a starting QB in NFL history. Travis Kelce also proved to be instrumental in the victory, reeling in seven of eight targets for 117 yards and a touchdown. Steve Spagnuolo’s defense also dominated, sacking C.J. Stroud eight times.

Unfortunately for my +8.5 ticket, the Texans failed to cash in on the NFL odds regardless of outgaining the home team by 120+ yards, racking up 18 first downs to the Chiefs’ 14, and moving the chains on 10 of 17 third-down tries. But due to C.J. Stroud taking eight sacks and Ka’imi Fairbairn having a terrible day at the office, which included two missed field goals and an extra point, Houston came up short in its upset bid and failed to come through for NFL bettors who bet into the market before game day.

Had Fairbairn not shanked an XP or just made one of those missed field goals, we would’ve been able to join in on the celebration of the backdoor cover for some after the Chiefs took a safety in the closing seconds with the under never in doubt. The final margin of victory made a huge impact on sportsbooks! I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the numerous calls that went Kansas City’s way, ultimately allowing the Chiefs to hold onto the pigskin or get thrust into a better scoring position. The act has grown extremely stale. Thankfully, we only have two more games before history is made. Come on Buffalo, you’re our second-to-last only hope!

Division Round Same Game Parlay Picks – Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs

All eyes will be on Arrowhead Stadium late Saturday afternoon with Division Round NFL playoff betting action set to kick off between the heavyweight defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and challenging Houston Texans. DeMeco Ryan’s troops delivered one of the more surprising results of Wild Card Weekend after dominating the Los Angeles Chargers at home in a game where they closed as 3-point underdogs. As for Andy Reid’s Chiefs, the champs have been kicking back with their legs up for the last two weeks after securing the AFC’s top seed in Week 17 at Pittsburgh.

The NFL odds for this divisional round matchup opened with the Chiefs as 7.5-point favorites and the total set at 42. Since then, the betting market has adjusted, with KC now laying 8.5 points due to being aligned with 70+ percent of the bets and 85% of the money. Though these teams combined for a high-scoring affair on this field in their last meeting back in Week 16, total bettors have pushed the number down to 41.5, with 70% of the tickets and 85+ percent of the handle supporting the under.

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Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs NFL Same Game Parlay:

The Texans secured a dominant 32-12 wild-card victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, fueled by a suffocating defense that capitalized on key turnovers. Trailing 6-0 late into the first half, Houston ignited, scoring 10 straight points with under a minute remaining to seize all momentum of the game. Houston delivered a well-rounded offensive performance with Joe Mixon and the ground game amassing 168 rushing yards and a 4.9-yard-per-carry average, while C.J. Stroud orchestrated an efficient passing attack, connecting with Nico Collins seven times for 122 yards and a touchdown.

Defensively, Houston was relentless, intercepting Justin Herbert four times while holding the Chargers to 261 total yards and 4.8 yards per play. The Texans’ aggressive approach disrupted Herbert’s rhythm, creating opportunities that swung momentum decisively in their favor. Houston will need another complete effort to reverse the Week 16 result at Kansas City, which saw the Chiefs win 27-19 and cover the 3.5-point NFL spread due to a pair of Texans turnovers and poor red zone efficiency.

The Kansas City Chiefs enter the division round well-rested, having benefited from two full weeks to recover and prepare for another shot at hoisting the Lombardi. The familiarity of hosting the Texans less than a month ago, coupled with home-field advantage, should have Kansas City extremely confident heading into the rematch.

At Arrowhead, the Chiefs posted a flawless 8-0 SU record but were less reliable against the spread (3-5), with games averaging 42.4 total points. When hosting playoff-bound teams, the Chiefs went 4-0 SU but a disappointing 1-3 ATS, with an average margin of victory of just 4.3 points per game and 43.3 combined points scored on average. Despite their mixed results against the closing betting lines, Kansas City’s postseason experience, healthier defense, and Patrick Mahomes-led offense make the defending champs the most formidable opponent of the remaining eight teams.

Houston’s defense played with high energy last week. Can they maintain that intensity on the road at frigid Arrowhead? The Texans struggled back in Week 16, allowing KC to rack up 375 total yards, convert 7 of 13 third-down tries, and score touchdowns on three of five red zone possessions. Even so, it was a 17-16 game early in the third quarter before Tank Dell’s gruesome injury drained all the momentum from Houston. With lessons learned from that matchup, I’m skeptical about the drastic line adjustment for the rematch.

KC closed as a -3.5 favorite in the first game but is now laying more than a possession. Why? The Chiefs hold a major rest advantage, but they’ve struggled to cover spreads at home (4-6 ATS dating back to last season). Houston only managed one sack of Mahomes in the first meeting, but I expect Will Anderson and company to make adjustments. Houston’s defense steps up, keeping it close in a low-scoring battle that remains undecided deep into the fourth quarter.

• HOUSTON TEXANS +8.5
• HOUSTON/KANSAS CITY UNDER 41.5