Date: Sunday, December 1, 2024
Venue: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
Broadcast: CBS
Betting Odds: Bengals favored by (-3.0)
Over/Under Total: 46.5 points
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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The Pittsburgh Steelers, boasting an 8-3 record, travel to Paycor Stadium this Sunday to face off against the Cincinnati Bengals, who hold a 4-7 record. As per the latest Bovada odds, the Bengals are opening as 3.0-point favorites for this contest, with the total points set at 46.5.
Entering this clash, the Steelers own an 8-3 record this season. In their most recent outing, they faced the Cleveland Browns and suffered a defeat with a score of 24-19. Jaylen Warren led the Steelers’ ground attack with 11 carries for 45 yards (averaging 4.1 yards per carry). Calvin Austin III stood out in the receiving department, racking up 78 yards on 3 catches, translating to an impressive 26.0 yards per reception. Quarterback Russell Wilson completed 21 of 28 passes, totaling 270 yards and recording 1 touchdown, yielding a QB rating of 116.7 while avoiding interceptions. On defense, the Steelers allowed 85 rushing yards on 27 attempts, averaging 3.1 yards per carry against them. Cincinnati had a completion rate of 66.7% against Pittsburgh, tallying 219 yards on 18 completions from 27 attempts. Overall, the Steelers executed 63 plays for a total of 368 yards, rushing 34 times for 120 yards (3.5 yards per attempt).
s have accumulated a total of 3,608 offensive yards. The team has achieved 98 first downs while facing 70 penalties that resulted in 525 yards. In the touchdown department, they have recorded 12 aerial touchdowns and 10 rushing touchdowns. The Steelers have turned over the ball 9 times this season (3 interceptions and 6 fumbles). Offensively, Pittsburgh averages 135.2 rushing yards per game, positioning them at 8th in the NFL. They score an average of 22.9 points per contest.
On the defensive front, the Steelers rank 4th in the league, allowing just 16.9 points per game. Opponents are averaging 4.0 rushing yards per attempt and 90.3 rushing yards each game against them, having surrendered a total of 993 rushing yards through 11 games. In the passing game, Pittsburgh has given up 2,364 yards, ranking them 16th in the NFL. They allow approximately 214.9 yards through the air and maintain a completion percentage against of 61.5%. Overall, their defense permits 305.2 yards per game, positioning them at 9th in the league. They’ve allowed 9 passing touchdowns and 11 rushing touchdowns throughout the season.
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The Cincinnati Bengals carry a 4-7 record into this matchup. In their latest game, they were defeated by the Los Angeles Chargers, with the final score being 34-27. Chase Brown led the Bengals’ rushing efforts, gaining 86 yards on 22 carries (3.9 yards per carry). Tee Higgins was the standout in the receiving category, making 9 catches for 148 yards (averaging 16.4 yards per reception). Quarterback Joe Burrow threw for 356 yards on 28 of 50 passing, achieving 3 touchdowns and a QB rating of 98.4, while avoiding any interceptions. The Bengals allowed 155 rushing yards on 25 attempts (averaging 6.2 yards per carry) and held opposing quarterbacks to a 47.2% completion rate, giving up 280 yards on 17 completions from 36 attempts. Overall, Cincinnati amassed 452 yards on 75 plays (6.0 yards per play) in that contest, averaging 4.4 rushing yards per attempt with a total of 110 rushing yards.
When it comes to scoring, the Bengals rank 6th in the league, averaging 27.0 points per game. This season, they have thrown for a total of 2,890 yards, averaging 262.7 passing yards per game, which ranks them 1st in the NFL. They average 91.5 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,007 rushing yards throughout the season. The Bengals’ offense generates an average of 354.3 yards per game, placing them 9th in the league. They have faced 414 yards in penalties across 52 infractions, ranking 31st for most penalties in the league.
Defensively, the Bengals are allowing 26.9 points per contest, landing them at 28th in the NFL. They have surrendered 19 touchdown passes while allowing 225.6 passing yards per game, which ranks 23rd in the league. Additionally, they have given up a total of 1,428 rushing yards (129.8 yards per game) and 15 rushing touchdowns this season. The Bengals’ defense has taken the field for 717 plays, positioning them at 23rd in the league. They have accumulated 11 takeaways over the course of the season (6 interceptions and 5 fumbles recovered).
Free Prediction: Bet on the Bengals (-3.0)
