The New England Patriots are winners of two of their last four games, while the Pittsburgh Steelers have back to back wins and they’ve won three of their last four games. The New England Patriots (7-4) host the Pittsburgh Steelers (8-3), Sunday Nov 30, at Gillette Stadium for some hard hitting NFL Week 13 action. NFL oddsmakers at BetUS.com have the Patriots as -1 point home favs over the Steelers with the over/under posted at 39 ½ points. Get your New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Week 13 Picks in now at BetUS.com
The Steelers beat the Bengals 27-10 at home in Week 12. QB Ben Roethlisberger made 17 of 30 passes for 243 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions; he has 11 touchdown passes for 2,244 yards with 11 interceptions in 11 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Mewelde Moore with 15 carries for 56 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Santonio Holmes with five catches for 84 yards, while TE Heath Miller added a touchdown. The Steelers are averaging 21.5 ppg and they give up an average 14.5 ppg. On the road they are 4-1 SU where they average 20.6 ppg and they give up an average 11.6 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 26th in the league averaging 306 yards a game, no thanks to their 24th ranked running game that’s good for 101 yards per-game. Their passing game sits averagely ranked 17th in the league averaging 205 yards a game. RB Mewelde Moore leads the Steelers with six touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked best in the league allowing 234 yards per-game, thanks to their 1st ranked pass defense that allows 168 yards a game, they are great against the rush with the best ranked rush defense in the league that gives up an average 66 yards per-game. The Steelers are 5-6 ATS and 6-5 over/under.
The Patriots beat the Dolphins 48-28 on the road in Week 12. QB Matt Cassel made 30 of 43 passes for 415 yards with three touchdowns and one interception; he has 13 touchdown passes for 2,615 yards with eight interceptions in 11 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Kevin Faulk with eight carries for 53 yards with one touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Randy Moss with eight catches for 125 yards with three touchdowns. The Pats are averaging 24.3 ppg and they give up an average 20.2 ppg. At home they are 4-2 SU where they average 24.2 ppg and they give up an average 19.8 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 7th in the league averaging 363 yards a game, thanks to their 7th ranked running game that’s good for 131 yards per-game. Their passing game sits ranked 10th in the league averaging 231 yards a game. WR Randy Moss leads the Pats with eight touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 12th in the league allowing 315 yards per-game, thanks to their 13th ranked rush defense that allows 100 yards a game, they are average against the pass with a 18th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 215 yards per-game. The Pats are 6-5 ATS and 4-6 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
- Underdog is 7-2 ATS in their last 9 meetings.
- Patriots are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Over is 5-1 in Steelers last 6 vs. AFC.
New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Week 13 Picks
When: Sun, Nov 30, 2008 4:15 PM ET
Line: BetUS.com
Pick: Steelers +1
Point-Spreads.com New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Week 13 Picks- Steelers +1
The Bottom Line: Defense wins games and the Steelers are all about defense. Go Steelers! Get your New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Week 13 Picks in now at BetUS.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
