The Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2) and Cincinnati Bengals (6-2) wrap up Sunday's slate of games with a prime-time matchup at 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC). The AFC North rivals will meet at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, where first place in the AFC North will be on the line. Let's analyze NFL odds around the Steelers vs. Bengals odds and make our expert NFL picks and predictions for the best bets.
These are 2 of the hottest teams in football, each having won its last 4 games. The Steelers have beaten the Indianapolis Colts, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints and Cleveland Browns during their 4-game winning streak, and they're fresh off a Week 9 bye. In their last game, they dominated the Browns in a 27-6 victory, forcing 2 turnovers and allowing just 319
total yards to Cleveland.
The Bengals have struggled to run the ball, ranking 30th in rushing yards (685), but they lead the NFL in passing yards (2,284) thanks to QB Joe Burrow's MVP-caliber campaign through 9 weeks. During Cincinnati's 4-game winning streak, it has beaten the Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons.
Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 30-27 at home in Week 3. The teams split last season, each winning at home, and the Steelers lead the all-time series 73-41.
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Steelers at Bengals odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Steelers +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Bengals -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Steelers +3.5 (-110) | Bengals -3.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -110 | U: -108)
Steelers at Bengals key injuries
Steelers
- DT Derrick Harmon (foot) questionable
Bengals
- CB Jalen Davis (hamstring) doubtful
- S Kyle Dugger (quad) out
- WR Andre Iosivas (thumb) doubtful
- G Brian Parker II (knee) doubtful
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Steelers at Bengals picks and predictions
Prediction
Bengals 27, Steelers 23
Moneyline
Neither team has been tested very much during their 4-game winning streaks, but the Steelers' schedule has been especially weak. The Bengals are rolling on both sides of the ball, with the exception of a terrible defensive performance against the Titans 2 weeks ago.
Burrow is playing like an MVP, and both WR Ja'Marr Chase and WR Tee Higgins have been unguardable recently. The Steelers rank 25th in red-zone touchdown percentage, which could be a problem against a high-powered Bengals team. If the Steelers settle for field goals, it won't be enough.
The Bengals are the pick in this game, but not at -190 in a rivalry game. PASS on the ML.
Against the spread
The Bengals are 3-1 ATS in their last 4 games, with the only loss coming to the Titans as 13.5-point favorites. The Steelers have covered in 4 straight, but all of those games were as favorites of 2.5 or 3.5 points, so spreads have been small in their games.
The Steelers did just enough to beat the Bengals back in Week 3 by a score of 30-27, but Cincinnati's defense has improved since then, as have Burrow and the offense.
BET BENGALS -3.5 (-110) to cover in this rematch.
Over/Under
It's hard to know exactly how this game will go because both defenses are playing well, but neither team has been tested by elite offenses recently. Burrow, Higgins and Chase are virtually matchup-proof, so there's a chance they put up 30 points on their own against the Steelers.
For that reason, LEAN OVER 49.5 (-110) in this one and hope it turns into a shootout.
Best prop bet
Bengals RB CHASE BROWN UNDER 45.5 RUSHING YARDS (-115).
Samaje Perine is eating into Brown's workload, and now the Bengals are facing a top-5 run defense in the Steelers. Pittsburgh ranks third in rushing yards allowed and fifth in yards per attempt allowed, which doesn't bode well for Brown in this one. Look for the Bengals to steer away from the run if it doesn't work initially.
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