Packers-Steelers Pick
Two teams heading in different directions will meet at Heinz Field on Sunday when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Green Bay Packers at 4:15PM ET.
The Packers beat the Bears 21-14 at a 4-point favorite in Week 14, as the combined score fell under the posted total of 42 points. Ryan Grant rushed for 137 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries, while Aaron Rodgers threw for 180 yards in the win.
The Steelers lost to the Browns 13-6 in Week 14 as a 9.5-point favorite, while the combined score went under the posted total of 34.5 points. Santonio Holmes caught six passes for 93 yards for the Steelers in the loss.
Oddsmakers from online sports book SPORTSBETTING.com have made the Steelers 3-point favorites over the Packers in Week 15. The over/under total for this game has been set at 41.5 points.
The Packers are 4-0-1 against the spread in their last five games and 5-2 ATS in their seven games on the road. The Steelers are 1-4 ATS in their last five games and 2-4 ATS in their last six games at home.
This has trap written all over it. The Packers are red-hot and the Steelers are stumbling, so why is Pittsburgh a 3-point favorite? Because they’re at home? That’s not enough for oddsmakers to set the line where it is.
Our free pick prediction for this game is the Steelers –3 and the OVER 41.5. We think Pittsburgh we play focused and come out determined to finish the season on a high note.
Our NFL Week 15 Free Pick for this matchup is: PITTSBURGH STEELERS –3 and OVER 45.5.
Packers vs. Steelers Current Odds
305 Green Bay Packers +3 Over 41.5
306 Pittsburgh Steelers –3 Under 41.5
Green Bay is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Green Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Green Bay
Pittsburgh is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
GREEN BAY
[CB] 09/06/2009 – Pat Lee IR ( Knee )
[DT] 09/05/2009 – Justin Harrell IR ( Back )
[WR] 10/26/2009 – Brett Swain IR ( Knee )
[C] 11/07/2009 – Jason Spitz IR ( Back )
[KR/CB] 10/06/2009 – Will Blackmon IR ( Knee )
[RB] 10/21/2009 – DeShawn Wynn IR ( Knee )
[OLB] 11/23/2009 – Aaron Kampman IR ( Knee )
[CB] 11/22/2009 – Al Harris IR ( Knee )
[LB] 12/05/2009 – Jeremy Thompson out indefinitely ( Neck )
[DT] 12/13/2009 – Ryan Pickett "?" Sunday vs. Pittsburgh ( Hamstring )
[CB] 12/14/2009 – Brandon Underwood injured last game, "?" Sunday vs. Pittsburgh ( Hip )
[DT] 12/14/2009 – BJ Raji injured last game, "?" Sunday vs. Pittsburgh ( Ankle )
[DE] 12/14/2009 – Johnny Jolly "?" Sunday vs. Pittsburgh ( Knee )
[WR] 12/14/2009 – Greg Jennings is upgraded to probable Sunday vs. Pittsburgh ( Knee )
[LB] 12/17/2009 – Nick Barnett is upgraded to probable Sunday vs. Pittsburgh ( Knee )
[CB] 12/17/2009 – Charles Woodson "?" Sunday vs. Pittsburgh ( Shoulder )
PITTSBURGH
[FB] 09/29/2009 – Frank Summers IR ( Back )
[DE] 10/18/2009 – Aaron Smith IR ( Shoulder )
[S] 12/14/2009 – Troy Polamalu is downgraded to doubtful Sunday vs. Green Bay ( Knee )
[OG] 12/16/2009 – Chris Kemoeatu expected to miss Sunday vs. Green Bay ( Wrist )
[C] 12/15/2009 – Justin Hartwig "?" Sunday vs. Green Bay ( Knee )
[WR] 12/16/2009 – Hines Ward probable Sunday vs. Green Bay ( Hamstring )
[DE] 12/17/2009 – Brett Keisel "?" Sunday vs. Green Bay ( Neck )
[WR] 12/17/2009 – Limas Sweed "?" Sunday vs. Green Bay ( Illness )
Posted: 12/20/09 3:20PM ET