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Here we go again. Another athlete is being accused of sexual assault. This story rings awful familiar to the one that Kobe Bryant dealt with years ago. According to a civil suit filed recently Roethlisberger is being accused of sexual assault dating back to July of last year. I am not taking sides on this one mainly because I don’t know the facts and I don’t the story behind it. Here is what is being reported so far. The complaint filed by Andrea McNulty in Nevada provides specific accusations against Ben Roethlisberger, including details of the alleged rape. McNulty, on concierge duty, arrived at Roethlisberger’s hotel room to fix a sound problem with his television. As she tried to exit the room, she claims that Roethlisberger blocked her path and started to kiss her. McNulty says she then protested his physical advances and added, “You don’t want to do this.” Roethlisberger responded by allegedly forcing himself upon her and afterward asked if there were cameras in the room. When McNulty answered in the affirmative, she claims that Roethlisberger became very stern and said: “If anyone asks you, you fixed my television. You fixed my television. Now go!” Roethlisberger, through his attorney, is vigorously denying the allegations. Anyway you look at it this is bad news for the Steelers. If this case is bogus and she is trying to get money then this turns into a distortion for the entire organization. If he actually committed the assault then the consequences can be much worse and he may be facing jail time. Either way it is a tough spot for the organization and the fans. The super bowl odds have yet to drop but as this case develops do not be surprised to see the odds on the Steelers repeating start to drop. No word as of yet on his official blog.
Tags: Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers, Roethlisberger
NFL Betting Preview Betus.com betting line – Pittsburgh -6.5, 46.5 O/U Super Bowl Sunday is finally here. The most anticipated sporting event of the year will kick off at approximately 6:20 Sunday night live from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Highlighting the spectacular event is the NFC Champion Arizona Cardinals and the AFC Champs the Pittsburgh Steelers. Arizona has been the underdog throughout the post season, but despite the long odds they have battled their way to earn their first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history. On the other side of the field, the Pittsburgh Steelers are in seek of their 6th Super Bowl victory that would become the most in NFL history. Pittsburgh has the early edge in terms of the betting lines with the majority of sports books holding the Steelers as a touchdown favorite over the Cardinals. Arizona will have the luxury of being an underdog once again as they seek to surprise the world one final time. The Pittsburgh Steelers were the favorites throughout the AFC all year due to the downfall of the New England Patriots. The Steelers entered the playoffs as favorites to win the AFC and they have lived up to the expectations. The Pittsburgh defense has been the dominating factor that has led to the Steelers success this season. The Pittsburgh defense has held teams to 14 points per game and only 237 yards of total offense which both ranks 1st in the NFL. The Steelers secondary also sports the top ranked pass defense in the league allowing 157 yards per game meaning Pittsburgh ranks 1st in three of the 4 major defensive categories while ranking 2nd in the other in rush defense. However, the Steelers secondary will be under one of the biggest test they faced all season from a strong air assault led by Kurt Warner and the Arizona offense. Pittsburgh offensively has not received the credit they have deserved during the playoffs. Despite the defense leading all season, the Steelers offense has found a way to score over the last two games posted 28 points on average. The Steelers will likely need to find a way to continue to post some touchdowns as many expect the Arizona to have some success, but the question is how much success? Arizona came into the playoffs as a huge underdog for winning the weak NFC West. The Cardinals were not expected by many to make it out of the first playoff game against Atlanta much less make a surge and get to the Super Bowl. Despite conquering all odds, Arizona still has one game left to prove why nobody should count them out. Veteran QB Kurt Warner has been very impressive throughout the Cardinals run. Warner’s leadership ability may have been equally impressive with his talented throwing arm as well. After all Warner is a Super Bowl MVP who led the St. Louis Rams to their first ever Lombardi Trophy and he will be trying to do the same this Sunday with the Cardinals. However the most impressive man on the field for the Cardinals has been Larry Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald broke NFL all-time great Jerry Rice’s playoff receiving yards records as he has racked up 419 yards already with one game to go. Fitzgerald also caught 3 touchdowns in the first half of the NFC Championship (also a record) and has 5 total TDs over the playoff stint. WR Anquan Boldin has also been a big factor for the Cardinals this season despite being very quite during the post season. However, do not be surprised if Boldin gets the ball thrown his way a good bit as the Cardinals will try to utilize all their weapons to overcome the stout Pittsburgh defense. Pick – I’m going with the Veteran QB that has been here before to find a way to win not to mention getting 6.5 extra points. Arizona +6.5
Arizona Cardinals (12-7) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (14-4)
Super Bowl, Sunday Feb. 1, 6:15PM Eastern
Tags: Arizona Cardinals, nfl, Pittsburgh Steelers, Super Bowl
AFC Championship Preview
Baltimore Ravens (13-5) at Pittsburgh Steelers (13-4)
Sunday, 6:30PM Eastern
Bookmaker.com betting line – Pittsburgh -6, 33.5 O/U
The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Baltimore Ravens this Sunday in clash of titans type game to determine the AFC Championship. The game highlights an early season pair of re-matches that were very exciting football games. The first meeting was an overtime thriller that Pittsburgh edged out by a field goal in late September. In week 13, Pittsburgh QB Ben Roethlisberger led a game winning scoring drive with 43 seconds on the clock to steal a victory away from the Ravens 13-9. However, Baltimore has yet to lose a game since that meeting winning 4 straight and they will look to get a little revenge this time around and earn the opportunity to play in the Super Bowl.
Baltimore has really improved in the late part of the season. The Ravens have won their last 7 of 8 games with their only defeat coming from the Steelers. The game appears to certainly be another defensive grudge match featuring the two best defensive units in the NFL. The Ravens have played exceptional on the defensive side of the ball holding teams to slightly over 10 points per game in their last 7 games. Baltimore has also been playing well on the offensive side of the ball. The Ravens offense has come on strong behind rookie QB Joe Flacco. Flacco threw a ton of interceptions through the first part of the year, but has not thrown a single pick in 5 games. Flacco is beginning to throw the ball with confidence and as result the Ravens offense is becoming more effective. The Ravens ground game has also been solid behind Le’Ron McClain and Willis McGahee. Both running backs will get a number of carries this Sunday and the team that established the ground game the best will likely win this game.
Pittsburgh has the best defense in the NFL. The Steelers potent defense ranks 1st in 3 of 4 major defensive categories and 2nd in the other. Pittsburgh only allowed 202 total yards from Baltimore in their last meeting and they will try to do the same this Sunday. In the last meeting, WR Hines Ward had a big performance from the wide receiver position. Ward caught 107 reception yards in that game and has played very well in the final month of the season. If the Steelers get in a bind and are forced to throw the football, expect Ward to get some opportunities to make a big play. This game will likely be won in the trenches considering these defenses are extremely talented. Baltimore and Pittsburgh have without a doubt the best two defenses in the NFL and it will be interesting to see which offense can make some plays and get the job done.
What to watch for…
The ground game will likely tell the story in this battle. Do not expect there to be a large amount of passes as both teams will rely a good bit on their defense. The team that can move the ball on the ground and win the field position will likely win the game. Both offenses have shown effective running games at one point or another this season. Look for these dominant defenses to stand strong, but watch to see which team controls the ball through the running game.
Pick – Ravens get the job done this time, the points are extra. Baltimore +6
Tags: AFC Championship Preview, Baltimore Ravens, football, nfl, Pittsburgh Steelers, sports
NFL Betting Preview San Diego Chargers (9-8) at Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4) Sunday, 4:30PM Eastern
Bookmaker.com betting line – Pittsburgh -6, 38 O/U
The Pittsburgh Steelers will host an unlikely opponent in the San Diego Chargers this Sunday to determine who plays in the AFC Title game. The Chargers became the first team win a division by trailing 3 games with 3 weeks to go when they overtook the Broncos to clinch the final Wildcard spot in week 17. San Diego backed up their late season surge last week with a convincing victory over the Indianapolis Colts. The Chargers look to shock the world again this weekend when bring their strong offense to battle with the best defense the NFL has seen in many years.
Pittsburgh finished one game behind the Titans in terms of the best record in the AFC this season with a mark of 12-4. The Steelers closed out the season strong and look to be the favorites to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. However, we all know how crazy the playoffs are and it is a long time before we can stir up the Super Bowl talk. The Steelers won 6 of their last 7 games to close out the season including an 11-10 low scoring affair over the Chargers. The Pittsburgh defense will look to keep this game considerably low again when they unleash the NFL’s best defense against a strong Chargers offense. The Steelers defense amazingly ranks 1st in 3 of the 4 major defensive categories and 2nd in the NFL in rushing yards allowed. The Steelers defense is among the best to take the field in a long time holding teams to 13.9 points and a mind blowing 239 total yards on the season. This defensive unit will try and shut down the San Diego offense for the 2nd time this season this Sunday.
San Diego came out of nowhere to end the season and all of a sudden they are playing extremely well. However, they will face a big task in overcoming the Pittsburgh defense. QB Phillip Rivers has been outstanding this season throwing for over 4,000 yards and 34 touchdowns. Rivers leads a San Diego team that is 2nd in scoring offense averaging a stout 27.4 points per game. Chargers running back and superstar LaDainian Tomlinson has been battling a tendon injury in his groin and his status heading into this week is unclear. However, speedster Darren Sproles took over the job well last week with an amazing 320 all-purpose yards. Sproles single handedly defeated the Colts and will again attempt to be a big factor this weekend. This game will be a classic offense vs. defense showdown and it will be interesting to see which side of the ball prevails.
What to watch for…
Darren Sproles will be the spotlight to watch. The Chargers will have a very tough time moving the ball against the Steelers defense. However, a great way to beat good defenses is to make big plays. Sproles gives San Diego that opportunity with his elusive speed and I would keep an eye on the little guy to see if he is as effective as a week ago in Indianapolis.
Pick – Under 38
Tags: Divisional Playoffs, football, nfl, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, sports
NFL Betting Preview San Diego Chargers (9-8) at Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4) Sunday, 4:30PM Eastern
Bookmaker.com betting line – Pittsburgh -6, 38 O/U
The Pittsburgh Steelers will host an unlikely opponent in the San Diego Chargers this Sunday to determine who plays in the AFC Title game. The Chargers became the first team win a division by trailing 3 games with 3 weeks to go when they overtook the Broncos to clinch the final Wildcard spot in week 17. San Diego backed up their late season surge last week with a convincing victory over the Indianapolis Colts. The Chargers look to shock the world again this weekend when bring their strong offense to battle with the best defense the NFL has seen in many years.
Pittsburgh finished one game behind the Titans in terms of the best record in the AFC this season with a mark of 12-4. The Steelers closed out the season strong and look to be the favorites to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. However, we all know how crazy the playoffs are and it is a long time before we can stir up the Super Bowl talk. The Steelers won 6 of their last 7 games to close out the season including an 11-10 low scoring affair over the Chargers. The Pittsburgh defense will look to keep this game considerably low again when they unleash the NFL’s best defense against a strong Chargers offense. The Steelers defense amazingly ranks 1st in 3 of the 4 major defensive categories and 2nd in the NFL in rushing yards allowed. The Steelers defense is among the best to take the field in a long time holding teams to 13.9 points and a mind blowing 239 total yards on the season. This defensive unit will try and shut down the San Diego offense for the 2nd time this season this Sunday.
San Diego came out of nowhere to end the season and all of a sudden they are playing extremely well. However, they will face a big task in overcoming the Pittsburgh defense. QB Phillip Rivers has been outstanding this season throwing for over 4,000 yards and 34 touchdowns. Rivers leads a San Diego team that is 2nd in scoring offense averaging a stout 27.4 points per game. Chargers running back and superstar LaDainian Tomlinson has been battling a tendon injury in his groin and his status heading into this week is unclear. However, speedster Darren Sproles took over the job well last week with an amazing 320 all-purpose yards. Sproles single handedly defeated the Colts and will again attempt to be a big factor this weekend. This game will be a classic offense vs. defense showdown and it will be interesting to see which side of the ball prevails.
What to watch for…
Darren Sproles will be the spotlight to watch. The Chargers will have a very tough time moving the ball against the Steelers defense. However, a great way to beat good defenses is to make big plays. Sproles gives San Diego that opportunity with his elusive speed and I would keep an eye on the little guy to see if he is as effective as a week ago in Indianapolis.
Pick – Under 38
Tags: Divisional Playoffs, football, nfl, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, sports
NFL Betting Preview
Pittsburgh Steelers (11-3) at Tennessee Titans (12-2)
Sunday, 1:00PM Eastern
Bookmaker.com betting line – Pittsburgh Steelers (-2), 34.5 O/U
The two best teams in the AFC square off this weekend in a huge battle for late season supremacy. The Steelers and the Titans will be battling for the right to earn home field advantage throughout the playoffs. Tennessee started the year 10-0 and has been considered the best team in the AFC all season. However, in the past few weeks the Steelers have come up with some impressive victories over Dallas and Baltimore. Pittsburgh late season surge has many of the experts thinking they could be the best in the AFC and they will get a chance to prove it this Sunday.
Tennessee suffered their 2nd loss of the season last week 13-12 from the Houston Texans. The Titans have not been playing as well in recent weeks as they did early in the year despite still having the best record in the NFL. Last week veteran QB Kerry Collins struggled going 15 for 33 with 181 yards, and 1 interception. Collins has done a good job all season and the Titans need him to bounce back or they could be in for another disappointing performance. Tennessee running back Chris Johnson has been the big success for the offense this season. Johnson has rushed for 1,159 yards and 8 touchdowns. When Tennessee establishes the running game, they are very tough to beat.
Pittsburgh has come on very strong in the final month of the season winning their last 5 games and now they have a chance to earn home field advantage. QB Ben Roethlisberger was plagued by interceptions earlier in the year, but has been stellar down the stretch. Big Ben has led the Steelers to two 4th quarter game winning drives in their last two games. However, the real success has been the play of the Pittsburgh defense. The Steelers defense ranks 1st in nearly every defensive category and they can wreak havoc on opposing offenses. Pittsburgh hopes their defense can control a Tennessee offense which struggled last week and earn a chance to wrap up the home field throughout the playoffs.
What to watch for…
The Titans running game will play a big role in their success in the match-up. If running back Chris Johnson can move the ball against the very tough Pittsburgh defense then Tennessee will have the opportunity to score just enough points. The Titans do not want the game to rest in the hands of Kerry Collins. Pittsburgh simply needs to hold onto the football and not allow any turnovers. The Steelers defense should allow the offense to score some points considering they will win the field position as they have all season, but if they can not hold onto the football they will have a tough time.
Betting Trends and Stats…
Pittsburgh has gone 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games on the road. The Steelers have found the under total in 5 of their last 8 games due to the performance of the defense. Tennessee is 11-2-1 this season against the spread and 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games. The Titans have split the over/under total this season going 7/7. Pittsburgh won the last meeting between these two teams 30-13 back in 2003.
Pick – Pittsburgh gets the job done again. Take Pittsburgh -2 3 out of 5 units
Tags: football, nfl, Pittsburgh Steelers, sports, Tennessee Titans
NFL Betting Preview
Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3) at Baltimore Ravens (9-4)
Sunday, 4:15PM Eastern
Written By: Jay Horne
SBG Global Betting Line – Ravens -2, Total 34.5
The AFC North Division will likely be decided this weekend when the Baltimore Ravens host the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Ravens are one game behind the Steelers in the division and a win would put them back in the division race, however the Steelers just need a win over the Ravens to clinch the division. The early betting public is favoring Pittsburgh ATS according to SBG Global Sports.
Pittsburgh has the 2nd best record in the AFC at a mark of 10-3 fresh off an impressive comeback win last week in the 4th quarter against the Dallas Cowboys. The Steelers defense remains the best in the NFL ranking 1st in every major defensive category. The Steelers offense has been subject to struggling, but when Ben Roethlisberger gets rolling they can be very dangerous. However, they will be battling with the 2nd rated defense in the NFL that is the Baltimore Ravens. Will the Pittsburgh offense continue to struggle or will they be able to keep their impressive season going and clinch the AFC North.
Baltimore enters the game as the slight favorite over the Steelers. The Ravens have won 7 of their past 8 games and are playing very well late in the season. Rookie QB Joe Flacco has had a tremendous first season with the Ravens. After a slow start, the rookie has only thrown 3 interceptions in his last 8 games while finding the end zone 12 times. The Baltimore rushing attack ranks 4th in the NFL with a trio of talented young tailbacks, but they will have a tough time running against the Steelers defense. This game has all the makings to be a big defensive battle and so do the betting lines holding the over/under for the game at only 34.
Betting stats heading into this week’s game show that Baltimore is 7-1 ATS in their past 8 match-ups. Baltimore has also played extremely well at home in M&T Bank Stadium. Pittsburgh has also faired well in their last few contest going 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games. The Steelers also own a 4-1 ATS road record in their previous 5 contests.
SBG Global Current Line- Ravens -2, Total 34.5
The over/under betting line is staggering low heading into the grudge match for the division championship. Both teams’ tendencies to have low scoring games have the betting lines extremely low on the over/under. Despite the strong Baltimore defense, the Ravens have gone on the over total in 6 of their past 8 games. Pittsburgh on the other hand has not really favored one total from the other as they have nearly split this season going 7 for 13 on the over total.
This game has huge implications for both teams. Despite Baltimore’s strong record, a loss would set them back to the 9-5 mark for the season and make the wildcard playoff race even tighter. Pittsburgh would not only rap up the AFC North, but a win over the Ravens would guarantee them a first round bye in the playoffs. Outside of the Tennessee Titans, these are the two best teams in the NFL that play similar style football. The team that comes out of this game on top will likely be in really great shape to make a deep run into the playoffs.
Pick – Baltimore 3 of 5 units
Tags: Baltimore Ravens, football, nfl, Pittsburgh Steelers, sports
NFL Betting Preview Sunday, 4:15 pm Eastern – CBS SBG Global Opening Line: Patriots - 1 , Total 39.5 A marquee matchup is set for Sunday afternoon as the New England Patriots host the Pittsburgh Steelers. Last year the Patriots routed the Steelers 34-13 but both teams are different this season. The Steelers lead the AFC North by a game over Baltimore while New England is a game behind the New York Jets in the AFC East. SBG Global reports that early NFL betting has the public taking Steelers on the Road. Pittsburgh has lost six of the last seven meetings against New England but still leads the all-time series 13-10. Pittsburgh has the top ranked defense in the league but they should get tested by a New England offense that is suddenly rolling under quarterback Matt Cassel. He has thrown six touchdowns over the last two weeks. The key to the game could be New England’s pass protection. The Steelers lead the AFC with 37 sacks. A big part of this game on Sunday could be the injury situation. Pittsburgh running back Willie Parker is questionable. The Steelers also might be without defensive end Brett Keisel, cornerback Deshea Townsend, cornerback Bryant McFadden and left tackle Marvel Smith. There is no time to rest for the Steelers who play the NFL’s toughest schedule that doesn’t get any easier. They have the Cowboys, Ravens and Titans the next three weeks. “I didn’t care about the schedule in March. I don’t care about the schedule now,” head coach Mike Tomlin said. “I really don’t. We play New England this week and that’s where we’re at. And that’s where our attention needs to be. I can care less what’s going to happen in the upcoming month or the subsequent weeks. That’s never been our mentality and won’t be.” Here are the NFL betting stats for Sunday’s game. The Steelers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in November. The underdog is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings between the two teams. The Steelers are 1-7 ATS in the last 8 meetings. The Patriots are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. the AFC. The Patriots are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 home games. SBG Global Current Line: Patriots - 1 , Total 39.5 The Over is 5-1 in the Steelers last 6 vs. the AFC. The Under is 8-2-2 in the Patriots last 12 home games. The Under is 9-3-2 in the Patriots last 14 vs. the AFC. The Under is 13-5 in the Patriots last 18 games in November. The Under is 11-5-2 in the Patriots last 18 games overall. The Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings between the two teams. Pick: Patriots 3 out of 5 units
Pittsburgh Steelers (8-3) at New England Patriots (7-4)
Tags: football, New England Patriots, nfl, NFL Picks, Pittsburgh Steelers, sports
NFL Betting Preview SBG Global Opening Line: Steelers - 10 , Total 34.5 The Pittsburgh Steelers will try and avoiding having a letdown as they host the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night. The Steelers blew away the Bengals 38-10 earlier this season as quarterback Ben Roethlisberger threw two touchdown passes. Big Ben threw for 308 yards last week in the Steelers 11-10 win against San Diego. “It was time for me to do it,” Roethlisberger said. “I don’t like to say it’s time for us to do it because some of these guys have been doing it all year. It was time for me to step up and make some plays.” He may not have it as easy as it appears on Thursday. The Steelers have lost two of their last three home games against the Bengals. The Bengals are coming off a 13-13 tie against Philadelphia last week, the first tie in the NFL since 2002. “I don’t know if you pat yourself on the back or be mad,” Bengals defensive end Frostee Rucker said. “We came out here, played our hearts out and we didn’t lose, so we’ll just take it at that and strive to do better this Thursday night.” The Bengals have played better of late thanks to quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick who is filling in for the injured Carson Palmer. Fitzpatrick was 29-for-44 for a season-high 261 yards and a TD against the Eagles. He will be facing a defense this week that is ranked #1 in the NFL. “They try to make you uncomfortable back there,” Fitzpatrick said, “And with their rush, and how hard they come sometimes, it’s uncomfortable. You’ve just got to make decisions and get the ball out.” Here are the NFL betting stats for Thursday’s game. The Bengals are 9-0 ATS in their last 9 games in Week 12. The Bengals are 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 games in November. The Bengals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. the AFC North. The road team is 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings between the two teams. The Steelers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in November. The Steelers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in Week 12. The Steelers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games. SBG Global Current Line: Steelers - 11 , Total 34.5 The Under is 6-1 in the Bengals last 7 vs. the AFC North. The Under is 6-2-1 in the Bengals last 9 games in November. The Under is 11-4-1 in the Bengals last 16 games overall. The Under is 4-1 in the Steelers last 5 games in November. The Over is 38-15-2 in the Steelers last 55 home games. The Over is 5-2 in the Steelers last 7 vs. the AFC North. The Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Pittsburgh between the two teams. Pick: Bengals 2 out of 5 units
Cincinnati Bengals (1-8-1) at Pittsburgh Steelers (7-3)
Thursday, 8:15 pm Eastern – NFL Network
SBG Global reports that early NFL betting has the public taking Steelers at Home.
Tags: Cincinnati Bengals, football, nfl, NFL Picks, Pittsburgh Steelers, sports
NFL Betting Preview SBG Global Opening Line: Steelers - 4 , Total 43 The Pittsburgh Steelers may be a little frustrated losing two of their last three games but they are in far better position than the 4-5 San Diego Chargers. San Diego has played poorly most of the season and star running back LaDainian Tomlinson is having the worst season of his career. The only positive for the Chargers is they play in the weak AFC West where Denver is leading the division at just 5-4. Tomlinson led the league in rushing the past two seasons but has run for just 100 yards in two games this year and hasn’t scored a TD in five straight games. “I guess I’m really concerned about it because football to me is simple,” Tomlinson said. “I think in order to really be successful and to do what you want to do you have to be able to run the football. That’s the way it’s always been.” SBG Global reports that early NFL betting has the public taking Steelers at Home The Steelers have been dealing with injuries this season but should be in good shape on Sunday as quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and running back Willie Parker are expected to play. Roethlisberger has been taking snaps in practice this week and trying to resolve some of the problems he has had in recent games. “I think it’s important that you practice.” coach Mike Tomlin said. “The longer that goes on (missing practice), you start to see issues coming up with timing and cohesion. I think that’s the spot we’re at this point.” Big Ben could have a field day on Sunday against a San Diego defense that is giving up 264.9 yards per game through the air, last in the NFL. On the other side of the ball the Steelers have the league’s top rated defense against the pass, giving up only 171.1 yards per game. They should get tested by San Diego quarterback Phillip Rivers who leads the NFL with 21 TD passes. The Chargers have never won in the regular season at Pittsburgh going 0-12 but they have won twice there in the playoffs. Here are more NFL betting stats for Sunday’s game. The Chargers are 15-4-1 ATS in their last 20 vs. the AFC. The Chargers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Chargers are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings between the two teams. The Steelers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on grass. The Steelers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in November. The favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings between the two teams. SBG Global Current Line: Steelers - 5 , Total 42 The Under is 4-1 in the Chargers last 5 games overall. The Over is 14-5-2 in the Chargers last 21 road games. The Over is 38-14-2 in the Steelers last 54 home games. The Over is 9-4 in the Steelers last 13 games overall.
San Diego Chargers (4-5) at Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3)
Sunday, 4:15 pm Eastern – CBS
Pick: Chargers 2 out of 5 units
Tags: football, nfl, NFL Picks, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, sports
