Pittsburgh Steelers v Cincinnati Bengals: Prediction, Tips and Odds

The Cincinnati Bengals have had a nightmare season despite the efforts of their star quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase.

They are 4-7 and could play their part in an entertaining affair when they face the Pittsburgh Steelers.

 The Steelers have been a surprise package in the NFL this season and they currently top the AFC North with a record of 8-3.

They have been a typical Mike Tomlin team this year, combining good defence with gritty play to get the job done.

They face division rivals the Bengals, who have been extremely unfortunate to be 4-7 despite an MVP-level season from Burrow. The Bengals quarterback has thrown for 3,028 yards, 27 touchdowns and just four interceptions, combined with a 106.9 passer rating.

Struggles on defence have been the main issue for this Cincinnati team and they will need to hope that the bye week has given them time to regroup and finish the season strong.

The Bengals realistically cannot afford to lose this if they are to keep any post-season hopes they have alive, so this is set to be an intriguing clash at Paycor Stadium.

Pittsburgh Steelers v Cincinnati Bengals prop bets - tips and predictions

Ja'Marr Chase anytime touchdown scorer - 5/6

The quarterback-wide receiver combination of Burrow and Chase has been one of the strongest in the NFL over the last few years and they have shown that once again this year.

Chase has 1,056 receiving yards and 12 receiving touchdowns, both are comfortably the most in those categories in the NFL.

The 24-year-old has at least one touchdown in seven of his last nine games and looks a solid pick to add to that tally despite facing a tough Steelers defence.

Jaylen Warren over 39.5 rushing yards - 10/11

One of the biggest issues that the Bengals have suffered this year is their inability to stop the run.

They rank 31st in opponent rush success rate and only the Dallas Cowboys have given up a higher percentage of rushing first downs.

Expect the Steelers to keep the ball on the ground as a result and Jaylen Warren could be a big beneficiary.

Najee Harris has been the Steelers’ primary running back, but last week against the Cleveland Browns Warren took 57 per cent of the snaps, indicating that Tomlin is leaning towards using the 26-year-old in an increasing role.

He has also averaged 4.04 yards per carry compared to 3.92 for Harris, so he can be more effective and against a poor rushing defence, Warren could have a strong outing.

Take the former Oklahoma State running back to go over 39.5 rushing yards.

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Pittsburgh Steelers v Cincinnati Bengals Money line, spread, over/under

	Money Line	Spread	Over/Under
Steelers	27/20	+3 - 10/11	Under 47.5 - 10/11
Bengals	5/8	-3 - 10/11	Over 47.5 - 10/11

Over 47.5 points - 10/11

Despite the differing regular season records of these two teams, it is the Bengals who are favourites on the handicap for this game, but it is hard to fancy a team who have disappointed so strongly despite such elite performances from their quarterback and star receiver.

As a result, going over the points total may be the safer play when these two divisional rivals meet.

Eight of Cincinnati’s 11 games this season have gone over the total and, while the Pittsburgh defence is strong, they are dealing with some injury issues and they have not faced many in the form that Burrow is in this year.

With George Pickens and Chase on either side there are two elite receivers and this game could turn into a shootout.

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