Are the Cincinnati Bengals for real? That’s the question that has been hanging over their heads over the past few years, as the Bengals haven’t been able to parlay solid regular seasons into postseason success. But in light of a blazing 6-0 start to the 2015 campaign, Andy Dalton’s club look like they can go toe-to-toe with anybody and have a matchup with hated rival Pittsburgh on the docket in Week 8.
- The Steelers are 8-1 SU and 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine games after a loss.
- The Bengals are 2-8 SU and ATS in their last 10 games against the Steelers.
- The Bengals are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games in November.
The Steelers have been forced to play without star QB Ben Roethlisberger but he should be back in the fold for Week 8, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. Tomlin told reporters after Sunday’s 23-13 loss to the Chiefs that “Big Ben” will likely return to action against the Bengals. Roethlisberger was a game-time decision against K.C. which forced third-string QB Landry Jones to make his first career start.
Cincy and Pittsburgh have been continuing to reward their bettors this year. The Bengals are 5-0-1 ATS, while the Steelers are 5-1-1 ATS.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 26-24 win for the Steelers on Sunday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Cincinnati Bengals will try to spoil to the party on Sunday; they are 5-0-1 ATS against the spread this season, while the Pittsburgh Steelers are 4-1-2 ATS. Cincinnati is 5-1 on the over under betting totals; Pittsburgh is 1-6. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 10 (Pittsburgh Steelers) and the No. 6 (Cincinnati Bengals) teams in the league, according to our current NFL Power Rankings at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Pittsburgh's No. 18-ranked offense, averaging 22.57 PPG, against a Bengals defense that ranks No. 11 this week at 20.33 PPG. The Steelers aerial game is averaging 221 yards per game, less than the Bengals secondary allows through the air, 261.5 YPG per game.
Defensively, the Cincinnati Bengals feature the league's No. 2-rated road run defense, allowing 70.33 yards per game. The Pittsburgh Steelers, meanwhile, ranks No. 10 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Andy Dalton dusted the Bills secondary for 3 TDs last time out as the Bengals defeated Buffalo 34-21 at Ralph Wilson Stadium.
Le'Veon Bell tore up the turf for 121 rushing yards in the latest Steelers game, a 23-13 loss to the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
- Cincinnati is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games
- Cincinnati is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Pittsburgh is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games
- Pittsburgh is 7-2-1 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Cincinnati home to Cleveland, Thursday, November 5th
Pittsburgh home to Oakland, Sunday, November 8th