The Pittsburgh Steelers (4-1) look to build on their two game winning streak when they take on the winless Cincinnati Bengals (0-6), Sunday October 19, at Paul Brown Stadium for some NFL Week 7 action. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Steelers as -10 point road favorites over the Bengals with the over/under posted at 35 ½ points. Get your Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals NFL Week 7 Predictions in now at Sportsbook.com.
The Steelers beat the Jaguars on the road 26-21 for their second win in a row. QB Ben Roethlisberger made 26 of 41 passes for 309 yards with three touchdown passes and one interception; he has seven touchdown passes for 954 yards and three interceptions. Their top RB Mewelde Moore had 17 carries for 99 yards, while their top WR Nate Washington had 6 catches for 94 yards. WR Heinz Ward and WR Heath Miller each added a touchdown. The Steelers are averaging 20.6 ppg and they give up an average 15.8 ppg. They are 2-1 SU on the road where they average 14 ppg and they allow an average 14 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 26th in the league averaging 283 yards a game no thanks to their 23rd ranked passing game that averages 177 yards per-game, their running game sits lowly ranked 20th averaging 106 yards a game. WR Heinz Ward leads the Steelers with four touchdowns and is listed as day to day for Week 7. Their overall defense is ranked 2nd best in the league thanks to their 3rd ranked pass defense that allows an average 164 yards a game and their rush defense that ranks 2nd allowing a low 66 yards per-game. The Steelers are 2-3 ATS and 3-2 over/under.
The Bengals just can’t win after losing on the road to the Jets 14-26. QB Carson Palmer didn’t play due to an elbow injury and is day to day for Week 7. Backup QB Ryan Fitzpatrick made 20 of 33 passes for 152 yards; he was also their top rusher with 6 carries for 23 yards and a touchdown. WR Brandon Johnson was their top receiver with 5 catches for 57 yards. The Bengals are averaging 14.7 ppg and they give up an average 24 ppg. They are 0-2 SU at home where they average 9.5 ppg and they allow an average 22 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked worst in the league averaging 227 yards a game no thanks to their 27th ranked passing game that averages 156 yards per-game, their running game sits ranked 31st averaging a low 71 yards a game. WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh leads the Bengals with three touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 16th in the league thanks to their 4th ranked pass defense that allows an average 167 yards a game and their rush defense that ranks 28th allowing a high 156 yards per-game. The Bengals are 2-4 ATS and 2-4 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Steelers are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings in Cincinnati.
- Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Cincinnati.
- Steelers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
- Road team is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals NFL Week 7 Predictions
When: Sun, Oct 19, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Steelers -10
Point-Spreads.com Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals NFL Week 7 Predictions – Steelers -10
The Bottom Line: It’ll be wise for the Steelers to go with the ground n pound rather than throwing the ball. The Bengals are last year’s Dolphins. Get your Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals NFL Week 7 Predictions in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
