Desperate for a spark, Pittsburgh gave first-round pick Kenny Pickett a chance to play last Sunday. But not even bringing in a highly-anticipated rookie under center could prevent the Steelers from taking an embarrassing home loss to the New York Jets. Making Bills vs. Steelers betting picks will revolve around how far gone Pittsburgh seems.
Buffalo rallied from 17-points down to beat Baltimore last week. The Bills benefitted from a late-game decision by the Ravens to go for a touchdown instead of a field goal. However, Buffalo won’t likely have to worry about such a scenario against Pittsburgh. The Bills have advantages in nearly every area of the game over the Steelers.
Pittsburgh Steelers leads the all-time series between the two franchises 17-11, but the Bills have won two of the past three meetings between the teams. While the Steelers did upset Buffalo last season in the opener, this version of the Steelers may not have enough of their talented playoffs to repeat the feat.
Buffalo vs. Pittsburgh Game Info and Analysis
Matchup Info
The Bills will host the Steelers at 1 p.m. Sunday at Highmark Stadium.
Buffalo Performance Recap and Analysis
There isn’t much not like to about Buffalo, other than the offense slowing down in terms of points score over the past few weeks. The Bill scored 72 points in the first two games, but only have 42 since. When it comes to the 3-1 Bills, everything revolves around their tremendous offense.
Despite having several key wide receivers suffer injuries this season, Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen is putting up excellent numbers. When it comes to Bills odds, it is always worth looking at Allen to put up high passing totals. He has thrown for 1,227 yards and 10 touchdowns compared to only three interceptions.
Buffalo could use more help from its running game. Bills running back Devin Singletary has only been averaging 32.3 yards per carry on the ground. Buffalo has an excellent defense.
Injuries
- WR Isiah McKenzie questionable (concussion)
- DT Ed Oliver questionable
- CB Christian Benford questionable
- WR Jamison Crowder out
Bills betting trends to know
- The Bills are 2-1-1 against the spread.
- The over is 1-3 in Buffalo’s games this season.
Pittsburgh Performance Recap and Analysis
Making any sort of climb up the standings is going to be difficult for Pittsburgh with the NFL schedule it has to play. The Steelers’ offense has been bad to start the season, ranking 30th in total yards at 278.8 per game. But the schedule for the next few weeks may rip Pittsburgh apart.
After taking on Buffalo, the Steelers will have to play Miami, Philadelphia and Tampa Bay. Missing T.J. Watt has taken some serious bite out of the defense, which allowed a key touchdown drive toward the end of the game that allowed the Jets to steal a last-second win. While Pickett showed more swagger than veteran quarterback Mitch Trubisky against the Jets, there will still be a steep learning curve for him.
Pickett threw three interceptions and looked like a rookie quarterback trying to figure out the NFL. Pittsburgh also hasn’t gotten second-year running back Najee Harris going. Harris is only averaging 3.5 yards per carry and scored one touchdown so far this season. When it comes to
Injuries
- CB Ahkello Witherspoon doubtful (hamstring)
- CB Cameron Sutton questionable
- DT Cameron Heyward questionable (elbow, ankle)
- S Minkah Fitzpatrick questionable (knee)
- S Terrell Edmunds questionable (concussion)
Steelers betting trends to know
- The Steelers are 1-2-1 against the spread.
- The over is 2-2 in Pittsburgh’s games.
Buffalo vs. Pittsburgh Odds
Anyone making Bills vs. Steelers picks will see Buffalo has been set as a 14-point favorite. Buffalo is -835 on the moneyline, while the Steelers are +630. The over/under for the game has been set at 47 points.
Buffalo vs. Pittsburgh Betting Picks
There is not value in betting on the moneyline for Buffalo Billls. If you must bet the moneyline, this is a dog or pass value when it comes to straight bets. When it comes to Buffalo’s Ml, only bet it if it is part of a parlay.
This may be a game where Buffalo’s offense wills the total over. Pittsburgh’s pass rush won’t be able to get to Allen, giving him plenty of time to through the ball downfield. When it comes to Bills vs. Steelers betting picks, the over is worth picking because of how dominant the Bills’ offense can be.
If you bet the spread, it is worth taking a look at Buffalo. Pickett may find life on the road hard and Allen will be eager to get the offense back on track.
Buffalo vs. Pittsburgh score prediction
Buffalo 42, Pittsburgh 14
NFL Pick: Buffalo -14
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