That Cincinnati Bengal welcome the Pittsburgh Steelers to Paycor Stadium Sunday. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below we analyze the lines of Tipico Sportsbook around the Steelers versus Bengals opportunitiesand meet our expert NFL tips and predictions.
The Bengals are coming off their first Super Bowl appearance since 1988 and they’ll be looking to avoid a similar hangover as their opponent — the Los Angeles Rams, who were beaten 31-10 by the Buffalo Bills on Thursday.
The Bengals are led by Star QB Joe Burrow and outstanding WR Yes’Marr Chase. They added 3 starting offensive linemen in Free Agency and also kept the most important parts of their defense.
The Steelers, on the other hand, saw their longtime QB Ben Roethlisberger retire. He will be replaced by QB, at least for now Mitchell Trubisky and not 1st-round pick QB Kenny Pickett.
Pittsburgh’s offense is led by RB Najee Harris while the defense is led by DE TJ Watts, one of the best pass rushers in the NFL. Pittsburgh is expected to finish last in the AFC North.
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Steelers to Bengals odds
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- Money line (ML): Steelers +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Bengals -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
- Against the Spread (ATS): Steelers +6.5 (-103) | Bengal -6.5 (-117)
- Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -112 | B: -108)
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Steelers on Bengal’s key injuries
Steeler
Bengal
- WR/PR Trent Taylor (thigh) questionable
Steelers at Bengals tips and predictions
forecast
Bengal 24, Steelers 20
money line
HAPPEN.
The Steelers don’t have the talent to keep up and were wrecked on the road in that environment last season.
It might be worth a small play to back Mike Tomlin if you’re high on the Watt-led defense, but ultimately I’d look at the spread to back Pittsburgh.
against the spread
BET PITTSBURGH +6.5 (-110).
In 16 years as head coach, Tomlin has not had a losing season. While that doesn’t matter much here, it shows that he’s an elite trainer and elite trainers know how to keep games short.
The Bengals beat Pittsburgh 41-10 at home last season, but with a 31-3 score at halftime, Harris was only getting 8 carries and Roethlisberger had 2 picks. Pittsburgh should have more success in the passing game with Trubisky.
Also, the Bengals started slow last season, losing in their home opener to the Minnesota Vikings. With Burrow and Tea Higgins Without playing the preseason, a slow start seems almost inevitable.
The Steelers had a league-high 55 sacks last season, and while the Bengals added 3 new linemen, they have yet to play in an NFL game together and have not received preseason replays.
With a rookie also starting on the line, there could be some false starts changing hands or missed blocks. Given the strength of the Steelers defense, I want them to keep it within a touchdown.
over under
LEAN BELOW 44.5 (-108).
That last sentence is why I prefer the under in this matchup as well. The Steelers were set to take away the Bengals’ receivers and fall in the zone with multiple safety measures.
It might open RB Joe Mixon and a rush attack that had 198 yards at home against the Steelers last season. If that’s the case, expect the clock to run out quickly as Harris gets the bulk of the loadout for the Steelers.
The Bengals have an underrated defense that has made the real difference in their Super Bowl run. S Jessie Bates hasn’t missed a beat since his perseverance and they will be adding several new faces to the line of defence.
Pittsburgh was 7-10-1 while Cincinnati was 8-13 (including playoffs) O/U last season, so both sides were better at covering the under. Given the Steelers’ style and the likely pace of the game, I like the under here.
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