NFL Preview: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

The Cincinnati Bengals (8-8) face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6) on Saturday, January 4 at 8:00 PM ET at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Current NFL betting odds show the Bengals slightly favored on the road with a point spread at -1.5 (-110) at BetDSI.

Cincinnati Bengals Betting Preview

The Bengals have surged as of late, winning their last four games and have excellent momentum. Their latest win was a 30-24 overtime thriller against the Denver Broncos.

Both the Bengals and the Broncos scored 14 points each in the fourth quarter, with the Broncos forcing overtime with about eight seconds. Once in overtime, Tee Higgins scored a three-yard touchdown to end it. Joe Burrow completed 39 of 49 passes for 412 yards, three touchdowns, and the game-winning touchdown.

They had control of the ball for almost 42 minutes, which is plenty of time to push the game in their favor. Their offense put up 499 yards and 34 first downs, while their defense allowed 329 yards and 19 first downs.

The Bengals are sitting sixth in the league for averaging 28.3 points a game. On defense they are on the lower end of the spectrum as they rank 29th in allowing 26.1 points a game. This spread is thin, which explains why they are at .500 on the season.

Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Preview

The Steelers have lost their last three games and need to desperately get back on track before the playoffs. They have lost the lead in the AFC North with their recent 29-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and need to land a win to get their confidence back.

They were down 13-7 at the half, but could not contain Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ offense in the second. Russell Wilson completed 23 of 37 passes for 205 yards and had an interception.

Both teams eclipsed 360 total yards, with the Steelers allowing the Chiefs to get 389. The Steelers also coughed it up twice and could not sustain production on the offensive end.

The Steelers are 14th in the league for averaging 22.7 points a game. They rank seventh on the defensive end for allowing 20.5 points a game from opponents. This spread is just as thin as the Bengals’ but has steadily gotten worse due to the recent string of losses.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

BetDSI offers the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers betting odds, favoring the Bengals by 1.5-points. According to market predictions, the Steelers have a 53.2 percent chance of winning.

The Bengals are thriving and have less than 10 percent to make the playoffs, but a win here would help. With that being said, the Steelers are tough to beat at home, especially against a team that does not have a winning record.

Final Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers -1.5 (-110)