Last Updated on September 11, 2022 11:37 am by Anthony Rome
Steelers vs. Bengals Prediction & Odds
The defending conference champs in the AFC will open their season against division rival Pittsburgh on Sunday when the Bengals host the Steelers at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Listed as 6.5-point road dogs, are the Steelers the best bet on the board?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
461 Pittsburgh Steelers (+6.5) at 462 Cincinnati Bengals (-6.5); o/u 44.5
1:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, September 11, 2022
Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
Steelers vs. Bengals Public Betting Information
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 53% of public bettors are currently backing the Bengals when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Pittsburgh Steelers DFS Spin
Diontae Johnson (shoulder) said he will play in Week 1 against the Bengals. Johnson added that the shoulder injury is a pain tolerance issue. He was a full participant in practice to close the week, which is a good sign that he will play without any limitations on Sunday. With the Steelers being considerable underdogs to Cincinnati, Johnson should be a strong PPR option for Week 1.
Cincinnati Bengals DFS Spin
Bengals WR Tee Higgins said Joe Burrow (appendectomy) “looks all the way back to full strength” on Monday. Burrow missed the start of training camp with an appendectomy and reportedly lost around 20 pounds while away. Burrow returned to the field on August 18th and appears set for the Bengals’ Week 1 matchup against the Steelers. Burrow and the Bengals made an unprecedented run to the Super Bowl last season, and enter 2022 with high expectations. Boasting one of the best receiver corps in the league and a revamped offensive line, Burrow may finally be ready to tap into his ceiling in 2022.
Steelers vs. Bengals Betting Trends
Under is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings
Over is 5-1 in Steelers last 6 games as a road underdog
Under is 5-0 in Bengals last 5 games overall
Steelers vs. Bengals Prediction:
The Steelers are 21-10-1 against the spread in their last 32 games versus the Bengals and are 16-5-2 against the number in their last 23 games in Cincinnati. The Steelers have also covered in four of their last five division games, are 35-15-2 against the spread in their last 52 games as an underdog and are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 conference games.
NFL WEEK 1 PREDICTION: PITTSBURGH STEELERS +6.5