Bengals vs. Steelers Prop Bets
This is a very important game. Currently, Pittsburgh (7-7) has a 6% chance of making the playoffs. A loss here it is safe to say they are out of contention.
The 8-6 Bengals were left for dead just a few weeks ago but managed to pull off three straight victories after their starting quarterback Joe Burrow went down with a season ending wrist injury. They've moved into the sixth seed in the AFC playoff picture.
Unfortunately, both teams play in an extremely competitive AFC North division.
The Cleveland Browns, who have undergone their own diversity this season, currently rank fifth in the AFC – second in the AFC North – and there are eight different possible scenarios for Week 16 with the Browns potentially clinching a playoff berth for the first time since 2020.
They are not even the best team in the division. That designation goes to the Baltimore Ravens, who currently sit on top in the conference and are set to play a mega game Christmas night against the top NFC team, the San Francisco 49ers.
Jake Browning has filled the void nicely in place of Burrow after looking lost after taking over in that November 26 game against Pittsburgh.
He returned to complete 32-of-37 passes for 354 yards and one touchdown in the Bengals’ 34-31, Week 13 overtime win over the Jaguars (8-6). He added 22 yards and a touchdown on two carries.
The following week, Browning completed 18-of-24 passes for 275 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception in the Bengals’ 34-14, Week 14 win over the Colts (currently 8-6)
Last week, he completed 29-of-42 passes for 324 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in the Bengals’ 27-24, Week 15 win over the Vikings.
Browning's passing yard total was set at 239.5 for this game.
The Steelers come into this game having lost three straight. They'll be without their starting quarterback Kenny Pickett, benched his backup Mitch Trubisky, lost starting safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to a knee injury and their other starting safety -- Damontae Kazee -- was suspended.
Add to that Cincinnati has had the upper hand of late in this series. They've won four of the last six.
Mason Rudolph fills in with a passing yard total set at 187.5.
Action was still 55% to 60% on the Bengals spread. The line had moved from -1 to -3 Cincinnati in response. We get a number of Bengals 3.78, which suggests a mostly accurate line leaning towards a slight underlay. On the money lines and underlays in the 2.5/3 range without going over the 3 bode especially well for the favorite.
More Prop Bets
CIN Total Touchdowns O/U 2.5
Over(2.5)
+121
Under(2.5)
-167
PIT Total Touchdowns O/U 1.5
Over(1.5)
-164
Under(1.5)
+117
PIT Total Field Goals O/U 1.5
Over(1.5)
-118
Under(1.5)
-118
Time of First Score O/U 7 (mins elapsed)
Under(7)
-120
Over(7)
-110
3 Straight Scores by Either Team
yes
-126
no
-105
Both Teams to Score 19.5
yes
+275
no
-401
Will there be Overtime
yes
+1000
no
-3334
First score of Game is Touchdown
yes
-134
no
-106
Most First Downs
PIT
+133
CIN
-176
CIN Total Field Goals O/U 1.5
Over(1.5)
-118
Under(1.5)
-118
Any Team to Score 40+ Points
yes
+972
no
-3334
Both Teams to Score 24.5
yes
+1000
no
-3334
Will there be a Scoreless Quarter
yes
+154
no
-205
First Drive Result
fg attempt
+384
any other
+750
punt
-176
offensive td
+530
Team to Score Last
PIT
+100
CIN
-130
Will there be a safety
yes
+900
no
-2500
Largest Lead (either team) O/U 14.5
Over(14.5)
+120
Under(14.5)
-157
Longest Touchdown O/U 29.5 Yards
Over(29.5)
-114
Under(29.5)
-114
Total First Downs O/U 39.5
Over(39.5)
+279
Under(39.5)
-401
Team to Score First Wins
yes
-218
no
+161
Race to 15 Points
PIT
+120
CIN
-154
Highest Scoring Half
first
-109
second
-120
Will CIN Score on their First Drive
yes
+186
no
-251
Race to 10 Points
PIT
+113
CIN
-145
Defensive or special teams TD scored
yes
+209
no
-286
Team to Score Last Wins
yes
-271
no
+198
Will PIT Score on their First Drive
yes
+190
no
-257
Team to Score First
PIT
+107
CIN
-141
Total Points Odd
yes
-137
no
+107
Race to 20 Points
PIT
+123
CIN
-159
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
