NFL Week 17: Ravens vs Texans Christmas Predictions, Odds & Best Bets

Football action on Christmas Day is an annual tradition that continues with the NFL Week 17 schedule. A Baltimore Ravens (10-5) vs. Houston Texans (9-6) clash is the second festive showdown of the day, and all of the betting advice and picks you need can be found in this preview.

Can Baltimore extend its win streak? Or will Houston fill the visitors’ stockings with coal?

Let’s bring some holiday cheer by dashing into some Ravens vs. Texans NFL Christmas predictions and best bets!

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Ravens vs Texans NFL Week 17 Info & Odds (12/25)

Ravens vs Texans NFL Christmas Game Information

• Matchup: Baltimore Ravens (10-5, 5-3 Away) vs. Houston Texans (9-6, 5-2 Home)
• Venue & Location: NRG Stadium (Houston, TX)
• Date: Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024
• Game Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
• How to Watch Ravens vs. Texans: Netflix

BAL vs HOU NFL Week 17 Odds

All Ravens vs. Texans NFL odds are courtesy of BetOnline as of Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 12:30 a.m. ET. Odds from other sportsbooks may also be mentioned in this article.

Ravens vs Texans Spread

• Baltimore Ravens -5.5 (-11-)
• Houston Texans +5.5 (-110)

Texans vs Ravens Over/Under

• Over 46.5 Points (-115)
• Under 46.5 Points (-105)

Ravens vs Texans Moneyline

• Baltimore Ravens (-245)
• Houston Texans (+205)

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Ravens vs Texans NFL Week 17 Betting Trends

• Baltimore is 5-0 straight up in its last five games vs. Houston.
• Houston is 7-2 straight up in its last nine home games.
• Baltimore is 4-1 ATS in its last five games vs. the AFC South.
• Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last six home games vs. Baltimore.
• The total hit the Over in eight of Baltimore’s last nine road games.
• The total hit the Under in six of Houston’s last nine games played in December.

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Ravens vs Texans NFL Week 17  Christmas Predictions & Picks (12/25)

The upcoming Christmas Day collision will have implications for the NFL postseason picture.

The Ravens currently occupies the AFC No. 5 seed and are tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers — the No. 3 seed — for the AFC North lead, however, the latter currently owns the tiebreaker. Meanwhile, the Texans have already clinched the AFC South and are the conference’s No. 4 seed with the chance to move up a spot if they win their remaining games.

Nevertheless, the Ravens head into Wednesday’s outing following an impressive 34-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers — their second of back-to-back victories. Lamar Jackson threw for 207 passing yards and three touchdowns while Derrick Henry tore up the ground, rushing for a franchise record-setting 162 yards on 24 carries.

The Ravens are now 10-3 in their last 13 games and a consistent offense has played a big role in that success. Baltimore’s attack has been among the NFL’s best since Week 3, averaging 31.5 points per game since then — second-best in the league in that time.

For comparison, the Texans averaged 23.0 PPG in their last 13 outings (T-13th). There hasn’t been much offense found lately though, as Houston is only averaging 20.7 points (24th) and 272.7 yards (29th) per game in its last three outings.

The Texans need their key players — like RB Joe Mixon — to step up against the Ravens on Christmas. 

Recent history hasn’t favored the Texans, who are 0-5 SU in their last five meetings with the Ravens, having not won since December 2014. The AFC franchise most recently met during the 2023-24 Division Round, ending in a 34-10 blowout win for Baltimore at M&T Bank Stadium.

The Texans are the home team this time, boasting a 5-2 SU record at NRG Stadium this season. With that in mind, that game’s location might not matter much. After all, the Ravens won four of their previous six trips to Houston while covering the spread on each occasion.

It’s hard to like the Texans’ shot at reversing that trend now that wideout Tank Dell is on injured reserve due to a knee injury. Now that both Dell and fellow WR Stefon Diggs are sidelined, the Texans are without two of their best weapons against one of the NFL’s most lethal offenses.

Houston could use it as an opportunity to debut Diontae Johnson, who they just claimed off the Ravens’ practice squad. The former Pro Bowl playmaker didn’t accomplish much during his brief Baltimore tenure, though, catching 1-of-5 targets for six yards.

It’s going to take a lot for the banged-up Texans to match the Ravens’ offense blow for blow. 

I predict that the Ravens will be the ones celebrating NFL success on Christmas Day. The Texans are a solid team, however, their offense is inconsistent at the moment on top of the fact that they’ve lost two of their last three home games. Meanwhile, the Ravens are scoring 30-plus points with ease and tend to only be stopped when they’re their own worst enemy.

Take the Ravens to cover the spread, something they’ve done in four of their last encounters with the Texans, who are only 3-3-1 ATS at home in 2024. Considering how it was less than a year ago that Houston lost to Baltimore by three possessions, I like the visiting team’s odds to cover again.

Ravens vs. Texans NFL Week 17 Christmas Prediction: BAL wins

Best Ravens vs. Texans Bet: BAL -5.5 (-110)

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Best Ravens vs Texans NFL Week 17 Player Prop Bet

For the best Ravens vs. Texans Christmas prop bet, I recommend sprinkling some money on C.J. Stroud o0.5 interceptions (-117 on SportsBetting).

Although Stroud is one of the NFL’s top up-and-coming QBs, he still makes his fair share of mistakes. The ex-Ohio State signal-caller has racked up 11 interceptions in 13 starts since Week 3, which includes recording two picks against the Kansas City Chiefs last week. Additionally, Stroud has four INTs in his last three home outings.

Will things get any easier in Week 17? Probably not. After all, the Ravens own the NFL’s 12th-best pass rush, per Pro Football Focus, and have recorded an INT in each of their last two games. With the Texans owning the 13th-worst pass-blocking grade, I expect the inevitable pressure to result in Stroud making at least one more mistake.

Best Ravens vs. Texans Player Prop: C.J. Stroud o0.5 Interceptions (-117)

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