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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 16 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, updated betting odds, head-to-head stats and the latest team news, including injuries.

Best Bet Could Be Backing Over 42.5

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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Bengals Came Out on Top in Previous H2H

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.

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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.

Getting the lowdown on injuries and analyzing the form guide are key steps before making NFL picks. We also put strong emphasis on stats, where a data-led approach often leads to smarter predictions.

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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Aaron Rodgers Over 216.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

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.

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Ja'Marr Chase Over 71.5 Receiving Yards -114 BetMGM logo

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.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 42.5
Spread Bengals +5.5
Passing Yards Aaron Rodgers Over 216.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Over 42.5 points. We’ve also gone for Bengals +5.5 and Aaron Rodgers (Steelers) to have Over 216.5 passing yards.

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Correct Score Prediction

Steelers Steelers logo 27 - 23 Bengals logo 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.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest Steelers Victory

The sportsbooks have Pittsburgh Steelers at -250 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the market leaders are 71% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +205 about Cincinnati Bengals.

The current spread is 5.5 and the total points line is 42.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. The Over 42.5 selection is available to back at -115.

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Jaylen Warren Favorite to Score First Touchdown

Those interested in Jaylen Warren to score a touchdown at anytime are able to get -110. There is an opportunity to back the favorite to get the first TD at odds of +500.

Touchdown

Jaylen Warren (Steelers)
First TD
+500
Anytime TD
-110
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DK Metcalf (Steelers)
First TD
+700
Anytime TD
+145
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Chase Brown (Bengals)
First TD
+700
Anytime TD
+130
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Ja'Marr Chase (Bengals)
First TD
+750
Anytime TD
+145
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Receiving Yards

Rushing Yards

Jaylen Warren (Steelers)
Over 48.5
-114
Under 48.5
-114
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Chase Brown (Bengals)
Over 43.5
-114
Under 43.5
-114
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Kenneth Gainwell (Steelers)
Over 23.5
-114
Under 23.5
-114
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Passing Yards

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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 logo Bengals Home Stats 4-6 58.00 28.60 29.40 8 2
Steelers logo 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
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Cincinnati Bengals logo 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
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  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Total Points
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Last 10 Games
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Team News

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cincinnati Bengals Lineups

Cincinnati Bengals

Manager:
Zac Taylor

Pittsburgh Steelers

Manager:
Mike Tomlin

Cincinnati Bengals Substitutes

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Pittsburgh Steelers Injuries

Type
Name
Info
Calvin Austin
Shoulder
Domenique Davis
Undisclosed
Malik Harrison
Knee
Will Howard
Hand
Donte Kent
Foot
Miles Killebrew
Knee
Isaiahh Loudermilk
Ankle
Dean Lowry
Knee
Donald Parham
Achilles
Max Scharping
Knee
Jacob Slade
Undisclosed
Skylar Thompson
Hamstring
Cory Trice
Hamstring
Gareth Warren
Concussion

Cincinnati Bengals Injuries

Type
Name
Info
Erick All
Knee - ACL
Daijahn Anthony
Hamstring
Joe Burrow
Toe
Mike Gesicki
Pectoral
Trey Hendrickson
Hip
Sam Hubbard
Undisclosed
Tanner Hudson
Concussion
Cedric Johnson
Calf
Charlie Jones
Ribs
Lucas Patrick
Calf
Cordell Volson
Shoulder

Previous Pittsburgh Steelers Lineups

12 Oct NFL
Browns 9-23 Steelers
28 Sep NFL
Vikings 21-24 Steelers
21 Sep NFL
Steelers 21-14 Patriots
14 Sep NFL
Seahawks 31-17 Steelers
07 Sep NFL
Steelers 34-32 Jets
11 Jan NFL Playoffs
Steelers 14-28 Ravens
04 Jan NFL
Bengals 19-17 Steelers
25 Dec NFL
Chiefs 29-10 Steelers
21 Dec NFL
Steelers 17-34 Ravens
15 Dec NFL
Steelers 13-27 Eagles

Previous Cincinnati Bengals Lineups

12 Oct NFL
Bengals 18-27 Packers
05 Oct NFL
Lions 37-24 Bengals
29 Sep NFL
Bengals 3-28 Broncos
21 Sep NFL
Bengals 10-48 Vikings
14 Sep NFL
Jaguars 27-31 Bengals
07 Sep NFL
Bengals 17-16 Browns
04 Jan NFL
Bengals 19-17 Steelers
28 Dec NFL
Broncos 24-30 Bengals
22 Dec NFL
Browns 6-24 Bengals
15 Dec NFL
Bengals 37-27 Titans

NFL Standings Select Season

AFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Patriots 4 2 0 0.667 150 120 30 1-2-0 3-0-0 2-0-0 2-2-0 4-1-0 3W
Bills 4 2 0 0.667 167 137 30 3-1-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 3-1-0 3-2-0 2L
Dolphins 1 5 0 0.167 134 174 -40 1-2-0 0-3-0 1-2-0 1-4-0 1-4-0 2L
Jets 0 6 0 0.000 123 170 -47 0-4-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-4-0 0-5-0 6L
AFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Steelers 4 1 0 0.800 119 107 12 2-1-0 2-0-0 1-0-0 3-0-0 4-1-0 3W
Bengals 2 4 0 0.333 103 183 -80 1-1-0 1-3-0 1-0-0 2-1-0 1-4-0 4L
Ravens 1 5 0 0.167 144 194 -50 1-3-0 0-2-0 1-0-0 1-3-0 1-4-0 4L
Browns 1 5 0 0.167 82 146 -64 1-2-0 0-3-0 0-3-0 0-3-0 1-4-0 3L
AFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Colts 5 1 0 0.833 194 116 78 4-0-0 1-1-0 1-0-0 4-0-0 4-1-0 2W
Jaguars 4 2 0 0.667 139 120 19 3-1-0 1-1-0 1-0-0 2-1-0 3-2-0 1L
Texans 2 3 0 0.400 108 61 47 1-1-0 1-2-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 2-3-0 2W
Titans 1 5 0 0.167 83 161 -78 0-2-0 1-3-0 0-2-0 0-4-0 1-4-0 1L
AFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Chargers 4 2 0 0.667 127 125 2 2-1-0 2-1-0 3-0-0 4-0-0 3-2-0 1W
Broncos 4 2 0 0.667 130 95 35 2-0-0 2-2-0 0-1-0 3-2-0 3-2-0 3W
Chiefs 3 3 0 0.500 155 124 31 2-1-0 1-2-0 0-1-0 1-2-0 3-2-0 1W
Raiders 2 4 0 0.333 103 149 -46 1-2-0 1-2-0 0-1-0 2-2-0 1-4-0 1W
NFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Eagles 4 2 0 0.667 142 143 -1 2-1-0 2-1-0 1-1-0 3-1-0 3-2-0 2L
Commanders 3 3 0 0.500 158 126 32 2-1-0 1-2-0 1-0-0 1-3-0 2-3-0 1L
Cowboys 2 3 1 0.333 178 184 -6 1-0-1 1-3-0 1-1-0 1-3-1 2-2-1 1L
Giants 2 4 0 0.333 121 144 -23 2-1-0 0-3-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 2-3-0 1W
NFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Packers 3 1 1 0.600 131 102 29 3-0-0 0-1-1 1-0-0 2-0-1 3-1-1 1W
Lions 4 2 0 0.667 191 142 49 2-0-0 2-2-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 4-1-0 1L
Vikings 3 2 0 0.600 123 97 26 1-1-0 2-1-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 3-2-0 1W
Bears 3 2 0 0.600 126 141 -15 1-1-0 2-1-0 0-2-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 3W
NFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Buccaneers 5 1 0 0.833 165 151 14 2-1-0 3-0-0 1-0-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 2W
Falcons 3 2 0 0.600 100 100 0 2-1-0 1-1-0 0-2-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 2W
Panthers 3 3 0 0.500 132 146 -14 3-0-0 0-3-0 1-0-0 2-1-0 3-2-0 2W
Saints 1 5 0 0.167 111 160 -49 1-3-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 1-3-0 1-4-0 1L
NFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
49ers 4 2 0 0.667 125 128 -3 1-1-0 3-1-0 3-0-0 4-1-0 3-2-0 1L
Seahawks 4 2 0 0.667 166 117 49 1-2-0 3-0-0 1-1-0 2-2-0 4-1-0 1W
Rams 4 2 0 0.667 140 110 30 2-1-0 2-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 3-2-0 1W
Cardinals 2 4 0 0.333 130 127 3 1-2-0 1-2-0 0-2-0 2-2-0 1-4-0 4L
AFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Colts 5 1 0 0.833 194 116 78 4-0-0 1-1-0 1-0-0 4-0-0 4-1-0 2W
Steelers 4 1 0 0.800 119 107 12 2-1-0 2-0-0 1-0-0 3-0-0 4-1-0 3W
Chargers 4 2 0 0.667 127 125 2 2-1-0 2-1-0 3-0-0 4-0-0 3-2-0 1W
Patriots 4 2 0 0.667 150 120 30 1-2-0 3-0-0 2-0-0 2-2-0 4-1-0 3W
Bills 4 2 0 0.667 167 137 30 3-1-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 3-1-0 3-2-0 2L
Jaguars 4 2 0 0.667 139 120 19 3-1-0 1-1-0 1-0-0 2-1-0 3-2-0 1L
Broncos 4 2 0 0.667 130 95 35 2-0-0 2-2-0 0-1-0 3-2-0 3-2-0 3W
Chiefs 3 3 0 0.500 155 124 31 2-1-0 1-2-0 0-1-0 1-2-0 3-2-0 1W
Texans 2 3 0 0.400 108 61 47 1-1-0 1-2-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 2-3-0 2W
Bengals 2 4 0 0.333 103 183 -80 1-1-0 1-3-0 1-0-0 2-1-0 1-4-0 4L
Raiders 2 4 0 0.333 103 149 -46 1-2-0 1-2-0 0-1-0 2-2-0 1-4-0 1W
Ravens 1 5 0 0.167 144 194 -50 1-3-0 0-2-0 1-0-0 1-3-0 1-4-0 4L
Dolphins 1 5 0 0.167 134 174 -40 1-2-0 0-3-0 1-2-0 1-4-0 1-4-0 2L
Browns 1 5 0 0.167 82 146 -64 1-2-0 0-3-0 0-3-0 0-3-0 1-4-0 3L
Titans 1 5 0 0.167 83 161 -78 0-2-0 1-3-0 0-2-0 0-4-0 1-4-0 1L
Jets 0 6 0 0.000 123 170 -47 0-4-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-4-0 0-5-0 6L
NFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Buccaneers 5 1 0 0.833 165 151 14 2-1-0 3-0-0 1-0-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 2W
Packers 3 1 1 0.600 131 102 29 3-0-0 0-1-1 1-0-0 2-0-1 3-1-1 1W
49ers 4 2 0 0.667 125 128 -3 1-1-0 3-1-0 3-0-0 4-1-0 3-2-0 1L
Eagles 4 2 0 0.667 142 143 -1 2-1-0 2-1-0 1-1-0 3-1-0 3-2-0 2L
Seahawks 4 2 0 0.667 166 117 49 1-2-0 3-0-0 1-1-0 2-2-0 4-1-0 1W
Lions 4 2 0 0.667 191 142 49 2-0-0 2-2-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 4-1-0 1L
Rams 4 2 0 0.667 140 110 30 2-1-0 2-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 3-2-0 1W
Falcons 3 2 0 0.600 100 100 0 2-1-0 1-1-0 0-2-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 2W
Vikings 3 2 0 0.600 123 97 26 1-1-0 2-1-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 3-2-0 1W
Commanders 3 3 0 0.500 158 126 32 2-1-0 1-2-0 1-0-0 1-3-0 2-3-0 1L
Panthers 3 3 0 0.500 132 146 -14 3-0-0 0-3-0 1-0-0 2-1-0 3-2-0 2W
Bears 3 2 0 0.600 126 141 -15 1-1-0 2-1-0 0-2-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 3W
Cowboys 2 3 1 0.333 178 184 -6 1-0-1 1-3-0 1-1-0 1-3-1 2-2-1 1L
Cardinals 2 4 0 0.333 130 127 3 1-2-0 1-2-0 0-2-0 2-2-0 1-4-0 4L
Giants 2 4 0 0.333 121 144 -23 2-1-0 0-3-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 2-3-0 1W
Saints 1 5 0 0.167 111 160 -49 1-3-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 1-3-0 1-4-0 1L
NFL Team W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Colts 5 1 0 0.833 194 116 78 4-0-0 1-1-0 1-0-0 4-0-0 4-1-0 2W
Buccaneers 5 1 0 0.833 165 151 14 2-1-0 3-0-0 1-0-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 2W
Steelers 4 1 0 0.800 119 107 12 2-1-0 2-0-0 1-0-0 3-0-0 4-1-0 3W
Packers 3 1 1 0.600 131 102 29 3-0-0 0-1-1 1-0-0 2-0-1 3-1-1 1W
Bills 4 2 0 0.667 167 137 30 3-1-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 3-1-0 3-2-0 2L
Broncos 4 2 0 0.667 130 95 35 2-0-0 2-2-0 0-1-0 3-2-0 3-2-0 3W
Lions 4 2 0 0.667 191 142 49 2-0-0 2-2-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 4-1-0 1L
Jaguars 4 2 0 0.667 139 120 19 3-1-0 1-1-0 1-0-0 2-1-0 3-2-0 1L
Chargers 4 2 0 0.667 127 125 2 2-1-0 2-1-0 3-0-0 4-0-0 3-2-0 1W
Rams 4 2 0 0.667 140 110 30 2-1-0 2-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 3-2-0 1W
Patriots 4 2 0 0.667 150 120 30 1-2-0 3-0-0 2-0-0 2-2-0 4-1-0 3W
Eagles 4 2 0 0.667 142 143 -1 2-1-0 2-1-0 1-1-0 3-1-0 3-2-0 2L
49ers 4 2 0 0.667 125 128 -3 1-1-0 3-1-0 3-0-0 4-1-0 3-2-0 1L
Seahawks 4 2 0 0.667 166 117 49 1-2-0 3-0-0 1-1-0 2-2-0 4-1-0 1W
Falcons 3 2 0 0.600 100 100 0 2-1-0 1-1-0 0-2-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 2W
Bears 3 2 0 0.600 126 141 -15 1-1-0 2-1-0 0-2-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 3W
Vikings 3 2 0 0.600 123 97 26 1-1-0 2-1-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 3-2-0 1W
Panthers 3 3 0 0.500 132 146 -14 3-0-0 0-3-0 1-0-0 2-1-0 3-2-0 2W
Chiefs 3 3 0 0.500 155 124 31 2-1-0 1-2-0 0-1-0 1-2-0 3-2-0 1W
Commanders 3 3 0 0.500 158 126 32 2-1-0 1-2-0 1-0-0 1-3-0 2-3-0 1L
Cowboys 2 3 1 0.333 178 184 -6 1-0-1 1-3-0 1-1-0 1-3-1 2-2-1 1L
Texans 2 3 0 0.400 108 61 47 1-1-0 1-2-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 2-3-0 2W
Cardinals 2 4 0 0.333 130 127 3 1-2-0 1-2-0 0-2-0 2-2-0 1-4-0 4L
Bengals 2 4 0 0.333 103 183 -80 1-1-0 1-3-0 1-0-0 2-1-0 1-4-0 4L
Raiders 2 4 0 0.333 103 149 -46 1-2-0 1-2-0 0-1-0 2-2-0 1-4-0 1W
Giants 2 4 0 0.333 121 144 -23 2-1-0 0-3-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 2-3-0 1W
Ravens 1 5 0 0.167 144 194 -50 1-3-0 0-2-0 1-0-0 1-3-0 1-4-0 4L
Browns 1 5 0 0.167 82 146 -64 1-2-0 0-3-0 0-3-0 0-3-0 1-4-0 3L
Dolphins 1 5 0 0.167 134 174 -40 1-2-0 0-3-0 1-2-0 1-4-0 1-4-0 2L
Saints 1 5 0 0.167 111 160 -49 1-3-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 1-3-0 1-4-0 1L
Titans 1 5 0 0.167 83 161 -78 0-2-0 1-3-0 0-2-0 0-4-0 1-4-0 1L
Jets 0 6 0 0.000 123 170 -47 0-4-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-4-0 0-5-0 6L