Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals Prediction

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

When analyzing the performance of both teams, a clear advantage for the Steelers emerges. They are averaging 23.8 points per game, significantly outpacing the Bengals, who score only 17.2 points per game. This trend is paralleled in their passing efficiency, where the Steelers hold a completion percentage of approximately 70.4%, reaping an average of 206.6 passing yards per game. In contrast, the Bengals are languishing with around 63.2% completion rate and only 194.2 passing yards. The rushing game also leans in favor of the Steelers, as they average 84 yards per game on nearly 25 attempts, while the Bengals can only muster 56.7 rushing yards on 18 attempts.

Moreover, considering that the Steelers are typically more proficient in both converting plays and stopping their opponents, it seems likely that they will secure the win. However, the Bengals’ defense could present enough challenges to keep the scoring low, contributing to the expected outcome of the total points being under the set line. Given these statistical insights, I confidently predict the Steelers will secure a win, while the Bengals will ultimately cover the spread but fail to produce an offensive fireworks display.