Seahawks vs. Steelers Free Pick
(The Spread) – The Steelers look to bounce back from their brutal Week 1 performance when they host the Seahawks in Week 2.
Odds: Even though Pittsburgh was trounced by Baltimore in its season opener, oddsmakers have installed the host Steelers as a two-touchdown favorite over the Seahawks in Week 2. The over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 40 points.
Line Movement: The Steelers opened as a 13-point favorite in Las Vegas but the spread climbed almost immediately from the start. The line got as high as 14.5 at one point, but has now settled back into 14 at the LV Hilton. The over/under total opened at 38.5 and after climbing to 40.5, it has seemingly settled in at 40 at most books.
Public Betting: Not surprisingly, the public loves the favored Steelers in this one. Of the 11,000-plus wagers that have been placed on this game, 75% of NFL public bettors favor the Steelers. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting info.
NFL Free Pick: Take Seattle. The Seahawks looked bad in their Week 1 performance in San Francisco but 14 points is a lot in a NFL game. Plus, according to latest NFL trends the Steelers are 5-11 against the spread in their last 16 games as a home favorite of 10.5 or greater and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games in September. They’re also 5-13 ATS in their last 18 games as a favorite of 10.5 or greater and 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games in Week 2. If Pittsburgh doesn’t figure out how to protect quarterback Ben Roethlisberger then it’s going to be a long year for him and the Steelers.
2011 NFL WEEK 2 FREE PICK: SEATTLE SEAHAWKS +14
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