Two hard hitting teams get set to do battle tonight on Monday Night Football. The Washington Redskins (6-2) host the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2), at FedEx Field, for some punishing Monday Night Football. The Redskins are on a two game win streak, while the Steelers lost in Week 8 after winning three straight. The Steelers lead the Redskins 2-1 SU in their last three meetings. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Redskins as -2 ½ point home favs over the Steelers with the over/under posted at 37 points. Get your Pittsburgh Steelers vs Washington Redskins Monday Night Football Pick in now at Sportsbook.com
The Redskins beat the Lions 25-17 on the road in Week 8. QB Jason Campbell made 23 of 28 passes for 328 yards with one touchdown pass; he has eight touchdown passes for 1,754 yards with NO interceptions in eight starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Clinton Portis with 24 carries for 126 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Santana Moss with nine catches for 140 yards with a touchdown. The Redskins are averaging 20.6 ppg and they give up an average 18.1 ppg. At home they are 3-1 SU where they average 21 ppg and they give up an average 17.8 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 7th best in the league averaging 364 yards a game, thanks to their 3rd ranked running game that’s good for 155 yards per-game. Their passing game sits averagely ranked 16th in the league averaging 209 yards a game. RB Clinton Portis leads the Redskins with seven touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 4th best in the league allowing 278 yards per-game, thanks to their 6th ranked rush defense that allows 82 yards a game, they are average against the pass with a 11th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 195 yards per-game. The Redskins are 5-3 ATS and 2-5 over/under.
The Steelers lost to the Giants 14-21 at home in Week 8. QB Ben Roethlisberger made 13 of 29 passes for 189 yards with one touchdown pass and four interceptions; he has 10 touchdown passes for 1,359 yards with seven interceptions in seven starts. He was sacked five times by the Giants. Their top rusher on the day was RB Mewelde Moore with 19 carries for 84 yards with a touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Nate Washington with one catch for 65 yards with a touchdown. The Steelers are averaging 22.1 ppg and they give up an average 15.7 ppg. On the road they are 3-1 SU where they average 20 ppg and they give up an average 13 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 25th in the league averaging 291 yards a game, no thanks to their 24th ranked passing game that’s good for 184 yards per-game. Their running game sits averagely ranked 18th in the league averaging 107 yards a game. WR Hines Ward leads the Steelers with five touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked best in the league allowing 236 yards per-game, thanks to their 1st ranked pass defense that allows 164 yards a game, they are great against the rush with a 3rd ranked rush defense that gives up an average 71 yards per-game. The Steelers are 3-4 ATS and 4-3 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Redskins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. win.
- Redskins are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win.
- Redskins are 22-8-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
- Redskins are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
- Steelers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in November.
- Steelers are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
- Steelers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Monday games.
- Steelers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Washington Redskins Monday Night Football Pick
When: Mon, Nov 3, 2008 8: PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Redskins -2 ½
Point-Spreads.com Pittsburgh Steelers vs Washington Redskins Monday Night Football Pick
The Bottom Line: Usually defense wins games, but since the Steelers aren't their usual offensive powerhouses this year, i like the Skins. Go Redskins! Get your Pittsburgh Steelers vs Washington Redskins Monday Night Football Pick in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
