Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers Prediction

The Pittsburgh Steelers will beat the Cincinnati Bengals. The Cincinnati Bengals will cover the spread, and the total will go under.

From a statistical standpoint, both teams are closely matched in terms of scoring, but the Steelers’ defense gives them an edge. The Steelers currently average 23.6 points per game while allowing opponents to score 34.6% of the time in the red zone. Although the Bengals put up 24 points per game, their inability to efficiently convert drives into touchdowns could cost them. While both teams show passing yardage relatively evenly, with the Steelers recording 207.2 yards per game compared to the Bengals’ 244.4, the efficiency in passing percentage indicates Pittsburgh’s higher completion rate of approximately 67.7% helps stabilize their offensive output.

Regarding the ground game, the Steelers average 85.7 rushing yards on 22.3 attempts, while the Bengals are slightly behind with 78.8 rushing yards on nearly 19 attempts. This discrepancy can create opportunities for the Steelers to maintain control of the clock, reducing the Bengals’ chances to score and contributing to a lower overall total. Ultimately, while I expect a closely contested matchup, I lean toward the Steelers securing the win, the Bengals covering, but falling short of a high-scoring game, leading to the total remaining under.