- The Steelers are 5.5-point road favourites. The total is 43.5 points.
- This marks Joe Flacco’s second start as a member of the Bengals.
- Flacco is 11-11 over his career against the Steelers.
On Thursday Night Football in Week 7, the Cincinnati Bengals are hosting the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Of all the NFL spreads, the Steelers are one of three road favourites with a spread of -5.5 or larger.
Below, I’ll cast my prediction for this game using odds from the BetMGM sportsbook, where football online betting is available.
Steelers vs. Bengals Odds
- Steelers spread: -5.5 (-110)
- Bengals spread: +5.5 (-110)
- Steelers moneyline: -250
- Bengals moneyline: +200
- Total: 43.5 (-110/-110)
Steelers vs. Bengals Predictions & Best Bets
In his first start as a member of the Bengals, quarterback Joe Flacco went into Green Bay and lost, but the team put up 18 points in a hostile environment.
Flacco was serviceable, completing 29 of 45 passes for 219 yards and two touchdowns. He found wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase 10 times for 94 yards and a score.
Unfortunately, the running game, led by Chase Brown, didn’t get going, but he took on a Packers defence that allows a league-low 73 rushing yards per game.
Now, as 5.5-point underdogs, they host the 4-1 Steelers.
Despite their 4-1 record, the Steelers’ offence hasn’t been overly threatening, averaging 23.8 points (14th in the NFL), 84 rushing yards (29th), and 193.8 passing yards (25th) per game.
While I do expect the Steelers’ offence to outperform some of those averages against a terrible Bengals defence, the Steelers also have some defensive deficiencies, allowing 245 passing yards (27th) and 110.6 rushing yards (16th) per game.
Look for Flacco to once again be serviceable against a team he has 22 career starts against, and for the Bengals’ running game to be better than last week.
My final prediction is the Steelers win, but the Bengals cover at +5.5 with a final score of 24-20.
What’s the All-Time Head-to-Head Record Between the Steelers and Bengals?
The all-time head-to-head record between the Steelers and Bengals is 71-40, favouring Pittsburgh.
What’s the Head-to-Head Record Between the Steelers and Bengals in the Playoffs?
The head-to-head record between the Steelers and Bengals in the playoffs is 2-0, also favouring Pittsburgh.
What’s the Longest Winning Streak Between the Steelers and Bengals?
The longest winning streak between the Steelers and Bengals is 11 games. The Steelers won these games from 2015 to 2020.
When Was the Last Game Between the Steelers and Bengals?
The last game between the Steelers and Bengals was on Jan. 4, and the Bengals won 19-17.
What’s the Largest Margin of Victory Between the Steelers and Bengals?
The largest margin of victory between the Steelers and Bengals is 35 points. The Bengals beat the Steelers 42-7 in 1988.
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