The Texans will play the Chiefs on Saturday, December 21st, 2024. The matchup takes place at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 16 matchup at 1:03 pm EST. Check local listings for coverage on NBC, Peacock.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's now Week 16, as the 2024-25 NFL regular season is coming to a close. This week's action includes a matchup between the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs. They'll play on Saturday, December 21st, 2024 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, in a game that may affect this season's playoff picture. We've highlighted each team's key performance stats below. Take note of the following as you handicap this matchup.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Now Week 16 of the 2024-25 NFL regular season, the Houston Texans have a 93.00 power ranking based on our formula. Their opponent, the Kansas City Chiefs, currently possess a 96.33 power ranking.
- Away Houston Texans - With the season coming to a close, the Houston Texans have a 4-3-0 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Kansas City Chiefs - The Kansas City Chiefs come to this Week 16 game with a 7-0-0 record as a home team. They rank 1st in the league for home team wins as the 2024-25 regular season wraps up.
- Points Scored - The Houston Texans currently rank 12th (328) headed into Week 16, with the Kansas City Chiefs ranked 11th (329) for points scored to date.
- Points Against - As the regular season winds down, the Houston Texans rank 18th (300) for points score against them. Note that the Kansas City Chiefs now rank 26th (259) for points scored against.
- Team Records - The final games of the season will determine who heads to the playoffs. Heading into Week 16, the Houston Texans have a 9-5-0 record, with the Kansas City Chiefs at 13-1-0 for the 2024-25 NFL regular season.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scallywags! The Texans sail into Kansas City for a crucial battle.
Only two weeks left in the regular season, this game may alter the playoff picture.
The Texans, 9-5-0, face the Chiefs, 13-1-0, at GEHA Field. Place a bet at BetRivers or BetMGM and be sure to look at this matchup's prop bets below.
The Texans, with a 4-1-0 division standing, challenge the 5-0-0 Chiefs. We've compared odds from our partner sportsbooks - SportsBetting3.com ranks the Texans at 93.00 and the Chiefs at 96.33.
Best Texans at Chiefs Odds
| Underdog Houston Texans | Favorite Kansas City Chiefs |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Houston Texans | Favorite Kansas City Chiefs |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Kansas City Chiefs are -3.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Texans are +3.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 42.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 42.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Kansas City Chiefs are the -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Texans are the +160 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Texans
Chiefs
12/21/24 1:03pm EST | +3.5 -115-3.5 -105 |
Underdog Houston Texans - Houston Texans bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +3.5 Houston Texans underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Kansas City Chiefs - Kansas City Chiefs bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -3.5 Kansas City Chiefs favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs Prop Bets
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Texans
Chiefs
First Team To Score
12/21/24 1:03pm EST | +105-135Bet |
Texans
Chiefs
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
12/21/24 1:03pm EST | +115-155+8000Bet |
Texans
Chiefs
Game to Overtime
12/21/24 1:03pm EST | Yes +775No -2500Bet |
Texans
Chiefs
Safety to be Scored
12/21/24 1:03pm EST | Yes +1000No -3000Bet |
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Chiefs
Team Total Points
HOU at KC 12/21/24 1:03pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet |
CJ Stroud
Interceptions Thrown
HOU at KC 12/21/24 1:03pm EST | 0.5 o -1500.5 u +115Bet |
Patrick Mahomes
Interceptions Thrown
HOU at KC 12/21/24 1:03pm EST | 0.5 o -1250.5 u -105Bet |
CJ Stroud
Longest Passing Completion
HOU at KC 12/21/24 1:03pm EST | 36.5 o -11036.5 u -120Bet |
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Patrick Mahomes
Longest Passing Completion
HOU at KC 12/21/24 1:03pm EST | 35.5 o -12035.5 u -115Bet |
Harrison Butker
Total Kicking Points
HOU at KC 12/21/24 1:03pm EST | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -135Bet |
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Total Kicking Points
HOU at KC 12/21/24 1:03pm EST | 6.5 o -1356.5 u +105Bet |
CJ Stroud
Total Pass Completions
HOU at KC 12/21/24 1:03pm EST | 20.5 o -13020.5 u +100Bet |
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Patrick Mahomes
Total Pass Completions
HOU at KC 12/21/24 1:03pm EST | 22.5 o -12022.5 u -110Bet |
CJ Stroud
Total Passing Yards
HOU at KC 12/21/24 1:03pm EST | 234.5 o -115234.5 u -115Bet |
Patrick Mahomes
Total Passing Yards
HOU at KC 12/21/24 1:03pm EST | 239.5 o -115239.5 u -115Bet |
CJ Stroud
Total Touchdown Passes
HOU at KC 12/21/24 1:03pm EST | 1.5 o +1501.5 u -200Bet |
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Patrick Mahomes
Total Touchdown Passes
HOU at KC 12/21/24 1:03pm EST | 1.5 o +1001.5 u -130Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Week 16 | Texans vs Chiefs Saturday, December 21st, 2024 | KC 27, HOU 19 GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium | Chiefs by 8 |
| 2022 Week 15 | Chiefs vs Texans Sunday, December 18th, 2022 | KC 30, HOU 24 (OT) NRG Stadium | Chiefs by 6 |
| 2020 Week 1 | Texans vs Chiefs Thursday, September 10th, 2020 | KC 34, HOU 20 GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium | Chiefs by 14 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| xz - Kansas City Chiefs | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0.933 | 356 | 278 | 8-0-0 | 6-1-0 | 5-0-0 | 1.000 | 9-1-0 | 0.900 | 5W | 5-0-0 |
| xz - Houston Texans | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0.600 | 347 | 327 | 5-2-0 | 4-4-0 | 4-1-0 | 0.800 | 7-3-0 | 0.700 | 1L | 3-2-0 |
Houston Texans & Kansas City Chiefs Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
Houston Texans Futures Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Texans | +4000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Chiefs | +475 Bet |
Houston Texans & Kansas City Chiefs Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs NFL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, December 21st, 2024 at 1:03 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NFL page, look for the Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NFL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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