Steelers vs Bengals Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Oct 2025

NFL Betting Preview: Steelers vs Bengals

The Pittsburgh Steelers square off against the Cincinnati Bengals in this NFL Week 7 Thursday Night Football matchup at Paycor Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 20:15 on Thursday, October 16. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, updated betting odds, head-to-head stats and the latest team news, including injuries.

There are odds of -115 available for our Bengals vs Steelers prediction. We think that the points will be racked up cumulatively and we’re going for Over 42.5 in total.

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Pittsburgh Steelers claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 23-9 triumph against Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium made it three straight wins. The Steelers put up 335 yards, including 235 passing and 100 rushing yards. The offense picked up 19 first downs and reached the end zone twice, each time on a passing play.

Cincinnati Bengals have suffered defeat in their last four games. Most recently, a 27-18 scoreline occurred on the road at Lambeau Field against Green Bay Packers. The Bengals moved the ball for 268 yards, including 213 passing and 55 rushing yards. The offense picked up 20 first downs and reached the end zone twice, each time on a passing play.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Bengals claim a 19-17 win over the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Both teams have won five games when it comes to the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Quarterbacks

Aaron Rodgers

224.5 Passing Yards

Over -112

Under -112

Joe Flacco

237.5 Passing Yards

Over -112

Under -112

Steelers vs Bengals Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Steelers vs Bengals betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

Over 42.5 points are expected be scored during this NFL battle, with this pick available at odds of -115 and this looks like a wager worth taking.

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Key Steelers vs Bengals stats:

• The 42.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Steelers games on the road.
• The 42.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Steelers games this season.
• The 42.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Bengals games at home.
• The 42.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Bengals games.
• The 42.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Bengals games at home.

Over 42.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Aaron Rodgers Over 216.5 Passing Yards -114

You can place a bet on Aaron Rodgers (Steelers) at -114 to go beyond 216.5 passing yards. There’s an opportunity to place a QB Passing Yards bet, with him capable of covering an appealing line.

Latest Aaron Rodgers Player Prop Odds

Touchdown

Anytime

+2000

First

+8000

Passing Yards

Over 224.5

-112

Under 224.5

-112

Rushing Yards

Over 1.5

+126

Under 1.5

-161

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Ja'Marr Chase Over 71.5 Receiving Yards -114

Ja'Marr Chase (Steelers) is priced at -114 to reach over 71.5 receiving yards. We’re happy to take him to cover the Player Receiving Yards line and bettors can place this wager with confidence.

Latest Ja'Marr Chase Player Prop Odds

Touchdown

Anytime

+145

First

+900

Receiving Yards

Over 73.5

-112

Under 73.5

-112

Correct Score Prediction

Steelers 27 - 23 Bengals

The Steelers are available at huge odds to secure a 27-23 win and they might have the edge. This should be a close battle and there won’t be much between the teams.

Steelers vs Bengals Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

The sportsbooks have Pittsburgh Steelers at +180 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the market leaders are 36% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get -217 about Cincinnati Bengals.

The current spread is 4.5 and the total points line is 46.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. The Over 46.5 selection is available to back at -110.

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Moneyline

Steelers

+180

Bengals

-217

Point Spread

Steelers +4.5

-110

Bengals -4.5

-110

Total Points

Under 46.5

-110

Over 46.5

-110

Those interested in Jaylen Warren to score a touchdown at anytime are able to get -130. There is an opportunity to back the favorite to get the first TD at odds of +480.

Touchdown

Jaylen Warren (Steelers)

First TD

+480

Anytime TD

-130

Chase Brown (Bengals)

First TD

+600

Anytime TD

-100

DK Metcalf (Steelers)

First TD

+750

Anytime TD

+145

Ja'Marr Chase (Bengals)

First TD

+900

Anytime TD

+145

Kenneth Gainwell (Steelers)

First TD

+1100

Anytime TD

+220

Tee Higgins (Bengals)

First TD

+1200

Anytime TD

+220

Jonnu Smith (Steelers)

First TD

+1500

Anytime TD

+330

Calvin Austin III (Steelers)

First TD

+1600

Anytime TD

+340

Darnell Washington (Steelers)

First TD

+1600

Anytime TD

+330

Noah Fant (Bengals)

First TD

+2200

Anytime TD

+450

Roman Wilson (Steelers)

First TD

+2500

Anytime TD

+600

Kaleb Johnson (Steelers)

First TD

+2500

Anytime TD

+550

Pat Freiermuth (Steelers)

First TD

+2700

Anytime TD

+650

Samaje Perine (Bengals)

First TD

+2700

Anytime TD

+600

Andrei Iosivas (Bengals)

First TD

+3000

Anytime TD

+700

Scott Miller (Steelers)

First TD

+3500

Anytime TD

+700

Tanner Hudson (Bengals)

First TD

+3500

Anytime TD

+750

Drew Sample (Bengals)

First TD

+4000

Anytime TD

+950

Ben Skowronek (Steelers)

First TD

+5000

Anytime TD

+1100

Connor Heyward (Steelers)

First TD

+5500

Anytime TD

+1100

Aaron Rodgers (Steelers)

First TD

+8000

Anytime TD

+2000

Charlie Jones (Bengals)

First TD

+8000

Anytime TD

+1700

Joe Flacco (Bengals)

First TD

+8000

Anytime TD

+2200

Jermaine Burton (Bengals)

First TD

+8000

Anytime TD

+1700

Ke'Shawn Williams (Steelers)

First TD

+8000

Anytime TD

+2000

Mitchell Tinsley (Bengals)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+2000

Tahj Brooks (Bengals)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+3000

Cam Grandy (Bengals)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+1700

Receiving Yards

Ja'Marr Chase (Bengals)

Over 73.5

-112

Under 73.5

-112

DK Metcalf (Steelers)

Over 68.5

-112

Under 68.5

-112

Tee Higgins (Bengals)

Over 46.5

-112

Under 46.5

-112

Jonnu Smith (Steelers)

Over 29.5

-112

Under 29.5

-112

Noah Fant (Bengals)

Over 27.5

-112

Under 27.5

-112

Darnell Washington (Steelers)

Over 23.5

-112

Under 23.5

-112

Andrei Iosivas (Bengals)

Over 20.5

-112

Under 20.5

-112

Jaylen Warren (Steelers)

Over 20.5

-112

Under 20.5

-112

Kenneth Gainwell (Steelers)

Over 18.5

-112

Under 18.5

-112

Chase Brown (Bengals)

Over 16.5

-112

Under 16.5

-112

Pat Freiermuth (Steelers)

Over 14.5

-112

Under 14.5

-112

Roman Wilson (Steelers)

Over 11.5

-112

Under 11.5

-112

Samaje Perine (Bengals)

Over 8.5

-112

Under 8.5

-112

Drew Sample (Bengals)

Over 6.5

-112

Under 6.5

-112

Rushing Yards

Jaylen Warren (Steelers)

Over 49.5

-112

Under 49.5

-112

Chase Brown (Bengals)

Over 46.5

-112

Under 46.5

-112

Kenneth Gainwell (Steelers)

Over 26.5

-112

Under 26.5

-112

Samaje Perine (Bengals)

Over 17.5

-112

Under 17.5

-112

Kaleb Johnson (Steelers)

Over 17.5

-112

Under 17.5

-112

Aaron Rodgers (Steelers)

Over 1.5

+126

Under 1.5

-161

Joe Flacco (Bengals)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-143

Passing Yards

Joe Flacco (Bengals)

Over 237.5

-112

Under 237.5

-112

Aaron Rodgers (Steelers)

Over 224.5

-112

Under 224.5

-112

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Steelers Have Won the Previous Three Head-to-Head Matchups at Paycor Stadium

The Bengals have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games at home, averaging 28.60 points on offense and surrendering 29.40 on defense.

The Steelers have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games on the road, averaging 24.60 points scored and 26.40 points allowed.

In their last matchup at Paycor Stadium, the Steelers came out on top 44-38 against the Bengals. Across the last 6 head-to-head meetings at Paycor Stadium, the Steelers have come out on top four times, with the Bengals having two wins.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O42.5	U42.5
Bengals Home Stats		4-6	58.00	28.60	29.40	8	2
Steelers Away Stats		5-5	51.00	24.60	26.40	7	3

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O42.5 = Games Over 42.5 Points
• U42.5 = Games Under 42.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Pittsburgh Steelers Stats

Cincinnati Bengals Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 43.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 51.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 42.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 42.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 19.00 pts and allowed 24.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 24.60 pts and allowed 26.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 47.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 58.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 42.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 42.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 21.30 pts and allowed 25.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 28.60 pts and allowed 29.40 pts in the last 10 home games

Game Stats

Last 10 Games

• Total Yards: Gained 270.40 Yds. Allowed 376.40 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 89.80 Yds. Allowed 134.00 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 180.60 Yds. Allowed 242.40 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.10 TD. Allowed 2.80 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.60 TD. Allowed 0.80 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.50 TD. Allowed 1.80 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 16.60. Allowed 23.40
• Total Turnovers: Committed 0.90. Committed by opponents 1.50
• Total Penalties: Committed 5.30. Committed by opponents 5.70
• Penalty Yards: Lost 36.90 Yds. Gained 45.70 Yds

Game Stats

Last 10 Games

• Total Yards: Gained 292.00 Yds. Allowed 355.70 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 74.00 Yds. Allowed 126.50 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 218.00 Yds. Allowed 229.20 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.50 TD. Allowed 3.30 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.40 TD. Allowed 1.10 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 2.00 TD. Allowed 2.00 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 19.70. Allowed 21.90
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.90. Committed by opponents 1.80
• Total Penalties: Committed 6.20. Committed by opponents 7.30
• Penalty Yards: Lost 40.70 Yds. Gained 58.70 Yds

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Total Yards: Gained 312.90 Yds. Allowed 360.00 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 99.40 Yds. Allowed 137.90 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 213.50 Yds. Allowed 222.10 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.90 TD. Allowed 3.30 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 1.00 TD. Allowed 1.50 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.80 TD. Allowed 1.60 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 18.30. Allowed 22.80
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.00. Committed by opponents 1.90
• Total Penalties: Committed 6.20. Committed by opponents 5.80
• Penalty Yards: Lost 50.90 Yds. Gained 47.60 Yds

Last 10 Home Games

• Total Yards: Gained 362.70 Yds. Allowed 369.00 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 91.00 Yds. Allowed 133.50 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 271.70 Yds. Allowed 235.50 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 3.60 TD. Allowed 3.50 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.60 TD. Allowed 1.00 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 2.90 TD. Allowed 2.20 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 23.50. Allowed 21.80
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.70. Committed by opponents 1.10
• Total Penalties: Committed 4.70. Committed by opponents 5.80
• Penalty Yards: Lost 32.30 Yds. Gained 47.00 Yds

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