Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick

December 14, 2016   ·   OddsShark.com   ·   Jump to comments

Two teams that were expected to battle for the AFC North crown again in 2016 will meet in Cincinnati on Sunday when the Bengals (5-7-1) host the division-leading Pittsburgh Steelers (8-5) as small home underdogs. Cincinnati is the reigning AFC North champion but has been disappointing this year, while Pittsburgh rides a four-game winning streak into Paul Brown Stadium.
       
Point spread: The Steelers opened as three-point favorites; the total was 45 early in the week, according to sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark (line updates and matchup report).
NFL pick, via OddsShark computer: 22.9-22.5 Bengals (NFL picks on every game)
       
Why the Steelers can cover the spread
The Steelers hold a mental edge over the Bengals after defeating them in last year's playoffs for their fifth win in six meetings. Pittsburgh's 18-16 win at Cincinnati saw quarterback Ben Roethlisberger turn in a gutsy performance and wide receive...

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