Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds on Christmas Eve
The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday afternoon in a Christmas Eve clash. Can the Bengals take down the Steelers in a battle of the backup quarterbacks? Matt McCuen provides his pick against the spread in Bengals vs. Steelers.
Matt McCuen - December 23, 2023, 11:30 AM EST
5 minCincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers will meet from Heinz Field to renew one of the oldest rivalries in football.
Bengals vs. Steelers Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: December 23, 2023
- Game Time: 4:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch: NBC
Bengals vs. Steelers Odds
- Spread: Bengals -3 (-110), Steelers +3 (-110)
- Total Odds: O/U 37.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Bengals (-155), Steelers (+130)
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Prediction
This rivalry dates all the way back to November 2nd, 1970.
Since then, we have seen these two teams produce some great games between each other.
Saturday is a significant game for both of these teams.
The Bengals begin play with a record of 8-6.
The fact that the Bengals are two games above .500 without Joe Burrow is something that we did not think was possible.
Jake Browning has been outstanding since taking over for Burrow. Browning has thrown for 1,248 yards, seven touchdowns, and three interceptions.
Joe Mixon has led the Bengals rushing attack. Mixon has dashed for 815 yards and eight touchdowns.
The Bengals will be without their top receiver, Ja'Marr Chase.
That will force Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd to step up and deliver their best game.
The Bengals defense ranks 20th in points allowed per game (22.2).
Pittsburgh begins this game with a 7-7 record.
The Steelers have lost three consecutive games and four of their last five overall.
Pittsburgh has been without starting quarterback Kenny Pickett. In the absence of Pickett, the Steelers turned to Mitch Trubisky.
Trubisky has struggled, so the team will turn to third-string quarterback Mason Rudolph.
Najee Harris leads the Steelers backfield. Harris has rushed for 723 yards and four touchdowns.
George Pickens has had a strong season, leading the Steelers with 814 yards.
The Pittsburgh defense, led by TJ Watt, ranks 9th in points allowed per game (20.0).
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Pick
We have ridden the Bengals every week since Browning took over as the starter, and they have yet to let us down.
The Steelers are a mess at the moment, and their offense will not be able to produce points consistently in this game.
The Bengal's offense has looked good with Browning at the helm, and they will have a strong game plan on Saturday.
The Bengals will pull off the win and improve to 9-6 this weekend.
Pick: Cincinnati Bengals -3 -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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