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Bengals vs Steelers Betting Odds

Here are the Bengals vs Steelers Betting Odds:

TEAM	SPREAD	MONEYLINE	TOTAL
BENGALS	-1.5	-125	48 O
STEELERS	+1.5	+105	48 U

Bengals vs Steelers Betting Trends

Here are the Bengals vs Steelers Betting trends for both teams, but first, we have the head-to-head for both teams:

Bengals vs Steelers Betting Trends: Head-to-Head

Now in these Bengals vs Steelers Betting trends, we have the head-to-head stats:

Bengals vs Steelers Betting Trends: Cincinnati

These are the Bengals vs Steelers Betting trends for Cincinnati:

• The over/under record for Cincinnati’s previous five games is 4-1.
• In seven of Cincinnati’s most recent nine games, the total has been taken over.
• In their last five games, Cincinnati has a winning record of 4-1 against the spread.
• After five games versus Pittsburgh, Cincinnati has a record of 1-4 against the spread.
• In their last five games versus Pittsburgh, Cincinnati has a record of 1-4 on the road.
• In their previous eight games played away from home, Cincinnati has a record of 7-1 against the spread.
• Cincinnati has a record of 2-6 against the spread in their previous eight games when they have played Pittsburgh away from home.
• There have been six out of the seven games that Cincinnati has played against an opponent from the American Football Conference in which the total has included an over.
• In the last 11 games that Cincinnati has played against an opponent from the American Football Conference North division, they have a winning percentage of 3-8.
• There have been 12 of Cincinnati’s last 17 games played in January that have resulted in the total going UNDER.

Bengals vs Steelers Betting Trends: Cincinnati Player Prop Facts

Now in these Bengals vs Steelers Betting trends, we have the player prop facts for Cincinnati:

• Three of the Bengals’ most recent four games played away from home have resulted in Ja’Marr Chase scoring two touchdowns or more.
• Every single one of Tee Higgins’s seven most recent appearances after a victory has resulted in him scoring at least one touchdown.
• In every one of the Bengals’ most recent four games, Ja’Marr Chase has accumulated more than 94 receiving yards or more.
• Every single one of Joe Burrow’s three most recent games versus the Steelers has resulted in him accumulating more over 309 yards passing.
• Following a victory at home, Joe Burrow has rushed for more than 15 yards in four of his last five outings.
• In each of the Bengals’ most recent three games played away from home, Chase Brown has accumulated more than 113 yards rushing and receiving.
• During the Bengals’ most recent eight games, Joe Burrow has thrown three touchdown passes or more in each of those games.
• During the Bengals’ most recent nine games, Joe Burrow has completed at least 26 passes in eight of those games.

Bengals vs Steelers Betting Trends: Pittsburgh

These are the Bengals vs Steelers Betting trends for Pittsburgh:

• The over/under record for Pittsburgh’s previous six games is 2-4.
• In their last six games, Pittsburgh has a record of 2-4 against the spread.
• Six of Pittsburgh’s last nine games versus Cincinnati have resulted in the total going over the point spread.
• In their previous five games played at home, Pittsburgh has a record of 4-1 against the spread.
• When playing at home versus Cincinnati, Pittsburgh has a winning record of 6-2 all-time in their last eight games.
• There have been six out of the nine games that Pittsburgh has played against an opponent in the American Football Conference that have ended with the total going over.
• Over the course of their last thirteen games against teams from the American Football Conference North division, Pittsburgh has a record of 10-3 against the spread.
• In their last seven games played in January, Pittsburgh has a head-to-head record of 5-2.
• There have been thirteen of Pittsburgh’s last twenty games played on a Sunday in which the total has been UNDER.

Bengals vs Steelers Betting Trends: Pittsburgh Player Prop Facts

Now in these Bengals vs Steelers Betting trends, we have the player prop facts for Pittsburgh:

• Over the course of his last 31 games, Justin Fields has thrown for more than sixty yards in thirty of those games after falling short.
• A total of seventeen or more rushing yards have been recorded by Justin Fields in each of his eight most recent home games against opponents from the same division.
• Najee Harris has accumulated more than 53 yards rushing and receiving in each of the eight most recent games that the Steelers have played at home.
• During the last five games that the Steelers have played against the Bengals, Najee Harris has scored at least one touchdown in each of those contests.
• Each of Mike Williams’ seven previous appearances in the month of January has resulted in him accumulating more than 32 receiving yards.
• In 24 of his last 25 appearances after a loss, Justin Fields has had seven or more completions. This is a record that currently stands.
• Three of Russell Wilson’s most recent four appearances in the month of January have resulted in him throwing three touchdown passes or more.
• Cameron Sutton is only one interceptions away from reaching his career total of ten.

Bengals vs Steelers Betting Prediction

Now, we have the Bengals vs Steelers Betting prediction for both teams.

Bengals vs Steelers Betting Prediction: Cincinnati

This is the Bengals vs Steelers Betting prediction for Cincinnati.

We see a Cincinnati Bengals squad that, at one point, had a record of 4-8 versus this very Steelers team, which has already secured their berth in the playoffs and is now favored to play this same team on the road. Is it true that the Bengals have lost everything that made it possible for them to begin the season with a record of 4-8?

Alternatively, does the score from the first game between these two teams tell the story of a Bengals club that still had a competent offense despite having a defense that has the potential to undermine the entire operation?

The Bengals had already triumphed over Cleveland, Dallas, and Tennessee in the weeks leading up to their victory over the Broncos, which was a noteworthy victory for the Bengals the previous week. There is a possibility that their defense was fortunate enough to have favorable matchups.

And even the previous week, when they were playing against a Denver attack that was inconsistent, the Cincinnati “D” wasn’t all that great. It is still a unit that cannot be completely trusted in this situation, despite the fact that Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh offense have been struggling recently. Although it is not the liability it was earlier in the season, it is still a unit that cannot be trusted.

In light of the fact that the Steelers have faced the Chiefs, the Eagles, and the Ravens in their most recent three games, it is possible that we are exaggerating the respective teams’ current standings as we enter the last week of the regular season.

Would the Bengals have been doing as well as they are if they had been playing against the same teams that the Steelers have been playing against over the past few weeks? This is not to say that the general impression is that Cincinnati is doing well while the Steelers are not, because that is true.

Is it not possible that a Pittsburgh offense that has struggled against three defenses who are considered to be fairly excellent in their last three games could appear different when they play at home against a Bengals team that is not very good?

In addition, the Bengals have played their last two games at home, and now they are traveling to Pittsburgh, which is a familiar divisional setting. However, it is still a site where the weather that is expected to be present could have an impact on Joe Burrow and this forward-thinking offense. It should come as no surprise that the Bengals would not be pleased with anything that would make this game more favorable to the defensive aspect.

Bengals vs Steelers Betting: Cincinnati Injury Report

Pos	Player	Status
DE	Joseph Ossai (Illness)	Questionable
T	Amarius Mims (Ankle)	Questionable
S	Geno Stone (Illness)	Questionable
WR	Tee Higgins (Ankle)	Questionable
TE	Tanner Hudson (Knee)	Questionable
T	Orlando Brown (Knee)	Questionable
G	Alex Cappa (Concussion)	Questionable
TE	Tanner Hudson (Knee)	Out
DE	Sam Hubbard (Knee)	Out
G	Cody Ford (Illness)	Questionable
LB	Joe Bachie (Groin)	Out
WR	Charlie Jones (Groin)	Questionable
T	Orlando Brown (Knee)	Out
T	Orlando Brown (Knee)	Questionable
WR	Charlie Jones (Groin)	Out
WR	Charlie Jones (Groin)	Doubtful
DT	Sheldon Rankins (Illness)	Out
LB	Logan Wilson (Knee)	Questionable

Bengals vs Steelers Betting Prediction: Pittsburgh

This is the Bengals vs Steelers Betting prediction for Pittsburgh.

This clash has the potential to have repercussions for the playoffs. The Pittsburgh Steelers have secured a berth in the playoffs, despite the fact that they struggled in the last stretch of the season. In the case that the Ravens are defeated by the Browns and they are victorious over the Bengals this week, they still have the potential to win the division. On the other hand, that outcome will be known when the Steelers take the field, or at the very least, not long after the game has begun. According to the convenient narrative, head coach Mike Tomlin will be exerting a great deal of effort this week in order to rid the locker room of the odor of the recent loss that has been permeating the atmosphere. However, it is still a risky situation when the squad that you are leading discovers that the game in question is not actually important at all.

When the Bengals on the field, they will not have access to any information of this kind already. It is going to be necessary for them to accomplish a number of things in order to regain their position in the playoffs, and one of those things is, of course, for them to win this game. After that, there are two additional things that need to take place, both of which will take place the following day, on Sunday: the Broncos will lose to the Chiefs, and the Dolphins will lose to the Jets. In light of the fact that the Chiefs may be resting their starters against a desperate Broncos team and that they are also depending on the Jets to deliver against a Miami squad that has not been eliminated from the playoffs, it would appear that Cincinnati winning this game is the easiest half of that equation. Despite the fact that their postseason path is, at best, tricky, you should not let that deter you from putting forth the effort to figure out what they are going to give this week.

One of the final moments of success for the Steelers this season, as well as the final setback for the Bengals before they began their current winning streak, was a victory for Pittsburgh in Cincinnati in week 13, which they won by a score of 44-38. Additionally, Russell Wilson tossed three touchdown passes, accumulated 414 yards, and did a good job of distributing the ball to all of his weapons. Their defense was making a difference with a defensive touchdown, and they were doing very well overall. They were also doing pretty well with their running game. They are looking to regain that accomplishment this week, as the only success they have had since then is a victory over the Browns, who are considered to be below average.

Bengals vs Steelers Betting: Pittsburgh Injury Report

Pos	Player	Status
WR	Ben Skowronek (Hip)	Out
CB	Joey Porter (Knee)	Out
QB	Justin Fields (Abdominal)	Questionable
CB	Donte Jackson (Back)	Questionable
QB	Justin Fields (Abdominal)	Out
DT	Larry Ogunjobi (Groin)	Questionable
WR	George Pickens (Hamstring)	Out
WR	George Pickens (Hamstring)	Doubtful
DT	Larry Ogunjobi (Groin)	Out
S	DeShon Elliott (Hamstring)	Out
DT	Montravius Adams (Knee)	Questionable
T	Calvin Anderson (Groin)	Questionable
WR	George Pickens (Inactive)	Out
WR	George Pickens (Hamstring)	Out
WR	George Pickens (Hamstring)	Questionable
WR	Calvin Austin (Concussion)	Doubtful
LB	Alex Highsmith (Ankle)	Out
DT	Montravius Adams (Knee)	Out
LB	Alex Highsmith (Ankle)	Doubtful

Bengals vs Steelers Betting Prediction: Our Picks

Next in this Bengals vs Steelers Betting prediction, we have the picks for this game.

Bengals vs Steelers Betting Prediction: MoneyLine

First, we have the Bengals vs Steelers Betting prediction on the moneyline.

Joe Burrow has been on fire for the Bengals, as evidenced by his performance against the Broncos in week 17, where he threw for 412 yards and three touchdowns. This comes after a performance of 252 yards and three touchdowns in week 16, as well as a game of 271 yards and three touchdowns in week 15. Ja’Marr Chase led the club in receiving in weeks 15 and 16, but Tee Higgins had a monster game in week 17, with 11 receptions for 131 yards and three touchdowns. Ja’Marr Chase also led the team in receiving in week 17. After gaining 91 yards in week 16 and 97 yards in week 15, Chase Brown rushed for 67 yards on 20 carries in week 17. This comes after he gained 97 yards in week 15.

According to our offensive power rankings, the Bengals are currently ranked fifth heading into week 18. In terms of passing yards per game, they are the best in the NFL (274.6), and they are second in terms of passing attempts per game. They are ranked 29th in terms of rushing yards per game and 25th in terms of rushing attempts per game when it comes to the ground game. With a point per game average of 28.3, Cincinnati is ranked sixth in the league. Additionally, they are ranked fourth in terms of their percentage of third-down conversions.

Russell Wilson’s passer rating has been on the slide over the course of the last three games. It went from 94 in week 15 to 92 in week 16, and then it dropped to 65 in week 17 against the Chiefs. In that game, he threw for 205 yards with no touchdowns and one interception. The offensive line for Pittsburgh had a difficult game, allowing five sacks to be taken against them. Moreover, the Steelers have struggled with slow starts, as seen by the fact that they have failed to score in the opening quarter of both weeks 16 and 17.

Pat Freiermuth had seven receptions for sixty yards, while Najee Harris led the rushing offense in week 17 with 74 yards on 13 carries. Najee Harris also led the team in completions. Over the course of the previous two games, Calvin Austin III had been the leading receiver, accumulating 65 yards in each of those games. When it comes to points per game, Pittsburgh is ranked 14th in the NFL with an average of 22.7, and when it comes to yards per game, they are ranked 16th with 327.3.

• Free MoneyLine Bengals vs Steelers Betting Prediction: PITTSBURGH.

Bengals vs Steelers Betting Prediction: Total

Next, we have the Bengals vs Steelers Betting prediction on the total.

The Bengals’ defense allowed 206 passing yards and three passing touchdowns during their victory over the Broncos, which they managed to achieve by a score of 30-24 in overtime. Despite the fact that the Broncos were successful in completing 77.4% of their throws, Cincinnati was able to force one interception. With 27 attempts, the Bengals were unable to stop the run, which resulted in 123 yards being given up. In the third down, the Bengals gave the Broncos the opportunity to convert 33.3% of their scoring opportunities.

The defense of Cincinnati allowed Denver to amass a total of 329 yards, despite the fact that they earned two sacks during the overall game. In spite of the fact that they had a difficult time stopping the run, the Bengals were able to emerge victorious in this matchup.

The Steelers’ defense was unable to produce pressure during their loss to the Chiefs by a score of 29-10. They did not record a single sack and did not record any quarterback hits during the game. Pittsburgh allowed 320 yards in the air through the Chiefs, with Kansas City averaging 8.4 yards per throw attempt. This was despite the fact that they were only able to keep the Chiefs to 69 yards rushing on 20 tries. The Chiefs were able to complete 76.3% of their passes, which resulted in the Steelers allowing three touchdowns to be scored through the passing game.

In third down situations, the Steelers gave the Chiefs the opportunity to convert thirty percent of their chances. Additionally, the defense of Pittsburgh allowed a total of 389 yards during the contest. The Pittsburgh Steelers did not help themselves in the pass rush, as they were unsuccessful in both the quarterback hit fight and the loss of tackles for loss difference.

• Free Total Bengals vs Steelers Betting Prediction: OVER.

Bengals vs Steelers Betting Prediction: Spread

And now, we have the Bengals vs Steelers Betting prediction on the spread.

The Bengals have evened their record at 8-8, which places them thirteenth in our power rankings and gives them a 10.1% chance of making the playoffs. They have won four games in a row, including four consecutive victories. Despite suffering a defeat at the hands of the Steelers in week 13, Cincinnati has been able to recover and win games against the Cowboys, Titans, Browns, and Broncos. As three-point favorites, they prevailed over Denver by a score of 30-24 in week 17, covering the spread by a margin of six points.

This season, Cincinnati has a record of 10-6 against the spread, including four consecutive points covered. Every game, they have a scoring margin of +2.2 points on average from their opponents. Their over/under record is 11-5, and their games have an average of 54.4 points, while the average line for their games is 46.8 points.

Cincinnati has a perfect record of 3-0 over the course of their most recent three matches. During this span, they have a record of 3-0 against the spread (ATS), while they have a record of 2-1 against the over-under.
As a result of their strong performance in their previous five away games, Cincinnati has a perfect record of 3-2. During this time, they scored an average of 29 points per game while only allowing 26 points to be scored against them. In terms of the spread, the team also did well, coming in at 4-1.

The Steelers have a one hundred percent probability of making the playoffs, according to our estimates, despite the fact that they have had a losing run of three games. Following their victory against the Browns in week 14, the Pittsburgh Steelers have now lost three games in a row, including a loss to the Chiefs by a score of 29-10 in week 17. Even though they were 1.5 points underdogs at home, the Steelers were unable to cover the spread, which resulted in them having a record of 10-6. They have a record of 5-4 on the road and 5-2 at home so far this season.

At the beginning of the 18th week of the NFL season, the Pittsburgh Steelers rank fourteenth in our power rankings and have a 5.8 percent probability of winning the AFC North. As a result of their 7-4 record in conference play and their 3-2 record in division games, they are now ranked second in the AFC North and fifth in the conference rankings. Additionally, Pittsburgh has a scoring margin of +2.2 points per game on average, and they have a record of 10-6 against the spread.

Over the course of their most recent three contests, the Steelers have compiled a record of 2-1. On top of that, their over-the-under record is 0-3 over this span, while their overall record is 2-1 against the spread.
In the last five games that the Steelers have played at home, the club has allowed 30 points per game while averaging 24 points per game. In these matches, they had a record of 2-3 against the spread, while they also had a record of 2-3 straight up.

• Free Spread Bengals vs Steelers Betting Prediction: PITTSBURGH.

FREE Bengals vs Steelers Betting Prediction: Our Picks

• Free MoneyLine Bengals vs Steelers Betting Prediction: PITTSBURGH.
• Free Total Bengals vs Steelers Betting Prediction: OVER.
• Free Spread Bengals vs Steelers Betting Prediction: PITTSBURGH.

 

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