The Pittsburgh Steelers defense will be tested to the max this weekend when they square off against the offense of the Dallas Cowboys. The Pittsburgh Steelers (9-3) play host to the Dallas Cowboys (8-4), Sunday Dec 7, at Heinz Field for some bone crunching NFL Week 14 action. NFL oddsmakers at BetUS.com have the Steelers as -3 point home favs over the Cowboys with the over/under set at 40 points. Get your Pittsburgh Steelers vs Dallas Cowboys NFL Week 14 Predictions in now at BetUS.com
The Steelers beat the Patriots 33-10 on the road in Week 13. QB Ben Roethlisberger made 17 of 33 passes for 179 yards with two touchdown passes and one interception; he has 13 touchdown passes for 2,432 yards with 12 interceptions in 12 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Willie Parker with 16 carries for 87 yards. Their top receiver on the day was TE Heath Miller with four catches for 60 yards, while WR Santonio Holmes and WR Hines Ward each added a touchdown. The Steelers are averaging 22.4 ppg and they give up an average 14.2 ppg. At home they are 4-2 SU where they average 22.2 ppg and they give up an average 17 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 25th in the league averaging 308 yards a game, no thanks to their 22nd ranked running game that’s good for 106 yards per-game. Their passing game sits averagely ranked 19th in the league averaging 202 yards a game. RB Mewelde Moore leads the Steelers with six touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked best in the league allowing 237 yards per-game, thanks to their 1st ranked pass defense that allows 166 yards a game, they are great against the rush with the best ranked rush defense in the league that gives up an average 71 yards per-game; they also allow the least amount of points in the league. The Steelers are 5-6 ATS and 6-5 over/under. The Steelers lead the Cowboys 3-0 SU in their last three meetings.
The Cowboys beat the Seahawks 34-9 at home in Week 13. QB Tony Romo made 23 of 39 passes for 341 yards with three touchdown passes; he has 18 touchdowns for 2,228 with seven interceptions in eight starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Marion Barber with 19 carries for 59 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Terrell Owens with seven catches for 213 yards with a touchdown, while TE Martellus Bennett and WR Patrick Crayton each added a touchdown. The Cowboys are averaging 24.9 ppg and they give up an average 21.7 ppg. On the road they are 3-3 SU where they average 20.2 ppg and they give up an average 22.5 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 8th best in the league averaging 356 yards a game, thanks to their 6th ranked passing game that’s good for 244 yards per-game. Their running game sits ranked 16th in the league averaging 112 yards a game. RB Marion Barber leads the Cowboys with nine touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 9th best in the league allowing 296 yards per-game, their 10th ranked rush defense allows 95 yards a game, they are good against the pass with a 12th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 200 yards per-game. The Cowboys are 6-6 ATS and 7-5 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Cowboys are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Cowboys are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Cowboys are 0-6-2 ATS in their last 8 games in Week 14.
- Cowboys are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games in December.
- Steelers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 14.
- Steelers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
- Steelers are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games in December.
- Over is 13-3-1 in Steelers last 17 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Dallas Cowboys NFL Week 14 Predictions
When: Sun, Nov 30, 2008 4:15 PM ET
Line: BetUS.com
Pick: Steelers -3
Point-Spreads.com Pittsburgh Steelers vs Dallas Cowboys NFL Week 14 Predictions- Steelers -3
The Bottom Line: Defense wins games and the Steelers are all about defense. Go Steelers! Get your Pittsburgh Steelers vs Dallas Cowboys NFL Week 14 Predictions in now at BetUS.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
