The Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers will play for the second time this season this weekend.
Ahead of this weekend’s game, this article will analyze NFL player stats, and NFL point spreads along with this weekend’s game overall.
Cincinnati Bengals
Ahead of the 10th game of their NFL schedule, the Cincinnati Bengals are 5-4 so far this season. The Bengals are currently in second place in the AFC North of NFL team standings ahead of this weekend’s game against the Steelers.
Bengals Winnings
Cincinnati has won three of their last four games. Last weekend, they won 42-21 against the Carolina Panthers, and they have also won against the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints during the past few weeks.
So far this season, Cincinnati has scored 25.3 points per game, sixth best in the league in that category of NFL team stats. The Bengals have also averaged 361.8 yards per game so far this season.
Bengals’ Stats
In terms of defensive Cincinnati Bengals team stats, the Bengals have allowed 20.6 points per game. That is currently the 13th-best in the NFL.
The Bengals have a good opportunity to reach the postseason this year, and a win this weekend could increase their chances of returning to the Super Bowl. However, their likelihood of winning could still be impacted by the NFL injury report ahead of this weekend’s game.
Moneyline
Opening Line
The Bengals vs Steelers moneyline began this week at Bengals -217.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
During this week, the Bengals’ moneyline has changed to Bengals -199. This could be due to this week’s injury reports so far.
What Makes Lose the Bet
The Bengals lost to the Browns two weeks ago despite being the favorite to win ahead of the game.
Spread Line
Opening Line
The Bengals began this week favored by 4.5 points.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
During this week, Cincinnati has changed from a 4.5-point favorite to a four-point favorite. This could be because the Bengals are 1-1 against the spread in their last two games.
What Makes Lose the Bet
When the Bengals played Pittsburgh earlier this season, they lost by three.
Total
Opening Line
The over/under began this week at 42.5.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
The over/under for this weekend’s game has changed from 42.5 to 40.5. This could be because Cincinnati has allowed 21 points or less during their last three games.
What Makes Lose the Bet
The last four Bengals games have resulted in more than 40.5 points being scored.
Cincinnati Bengals Betting Trend to Know
The Bengals are 6-3 against the spread so far this season. The over is 1-1-1 during the past few weeks of Cincinnati’s season.
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 3-6 so far this season. As a result, the Steelers are in fourth place in the AFC North.
Pittsburgh has lost two of their last three games but won last weekend against the New Orleans Saints. The Steelers also won against the Bengals 23-20 in their first game of the season.
Steelers’ Stats
The Pittsburgh Steelers stats show that they have scored 15.6 points per game so far this season. Currently, that is the second worst in the NFL after the first ten weeks of the league’s season.
On defense, Pittsburgh allows 23 points per game this season. Currently, that is the 21st-best in the NFL. They will hope to improve that during the NFL matchups this week.
Moneyline
Opening Line
This week the Bengals vs Steelers moneyline began this week at Steelers +180.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
Over the past few days, the Bengals vs Steelers moneyline has changed to Steelers +166. This could be because of Pittsburgh’s earlier win against the Bengals this season.
What Makes Lose the Bet
The Steelers won last weekend and will hope to win their second consecutive game this weekend. Their earlier win against the Bengals could help result in a win this weekend.
Spread Line
Opening Line
Pittsburgh began this week at +4.5, according to the spread line.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
So far this week, the Steelers spread line has changed from +4.5 to +4. This has undoubtedly been impacted by the two teams’ game earlier this season and Pittsburgh’s win last week.
What Makes Lose the Bet
While the Steelers won last weekend, they have lost two of their last three games. Pittsburgh’s offense will have to perform well this weekend in order for the team to win.
Total
Opening Line
The over/under for this weekend’s game began at 42.5.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
So far this week, the over/under has now changed to 40.5. This could be because three of the Steelers’ last four games have ended with fewer than 40.5 points.
What Makes Lose the Bet
Four of Pittsburgh’s games this season have included less than 40.5 points.
Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Trend to Know
Pittsburgh is 4-4-1 against the spread so far this season. The under is 4-1 in the Steelers’ last five games.
Most Profitable Players of this Matchup to Bet On
Joe Burrow
The over/under for Joe Burrow’s passing yards is 252.5. Burrow has had fewer than 252.5 passing yards in his past two games, but in the two games before that, he had 481 and 300 passing yards.
Najee Harris
Najee Harris’ over/under for rushing yards is 47.5. Harris has had more than 47.5 rushing yards in two of his last three games. He rushed for 99 yards against the New Orleans Saints and 65 yards against the Miami Dolphins.
Joe Mixon
The current over/under for Mixon’s rushing yards is 66.5. Mixon had 153 rushing yards against the Panthers last weekend. He could have more than 66.5 rushing yards again this weekend.
This weekend’s game is an opportunity for the Steelers to win against the Bengals for the second time this season. It will have an important impact on the NFL playoffs and the rest of the season for both teams.
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