Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals prediction, odds, Picks & Betting Trends - NFL Week 12 

The Pittsburgh Steelers will head to Ohio to take on the Cincinnati Bengals in a divisional battle in Week 12 on Sunday. Both teams are in the hunt for a playoff spot and also remain on the Baltimore Ravens’ trail for the AFC North title.

The Steelers’ last two results have dealt a heavy blow to their aspirations for this season. A tie against the winless Detroit Lions and a defeat against the inconsistent Los Angeles Chargers has seen them drop to 5-4-1 on the season.

The Bengals were also on a downward spiral, losing two straight against the lowly New York Jets and the struggling Cleveland Browns, but managed to stop the rut last week with a win over the Las Vegas Raiders.

Both teams need a win to keep their playoff aspirations alive and while a defeat won’t end those dreams, they will certainly put a wrench in them.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals match details

Date: November 28th, 2021

Venue: Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, OH

Time: 1:00 pm EST

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals betting odds

Spreads

Pittsburgh Steelers: +3.5 (-110)

Cincinnati Bengals: -3.5 (-110)

Moneyline

Pittsburgh Steelers: +160

Cincinnati Bengals: -185

Over/Under

Pittsburgh Steelers: O44.0 (-110)

Cincinnati Bengals: U44.0 (-110)

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals betting picks

When the two teams met earlier, the Steelers’ strong defense, which has kept their season alive, couldn’t cope with Joe Burrow and the Bengals’ offense. Don’t expect much to change on Sunday.

Take the under and expect the Bengals to cover the spread.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals betting trends

The Steelers are 3-6 against the spread in their last nine games but are 4-1 in their past five outings away from home. Week 12 has not been kind to those that bet the over in the past five years in games involving the Steelers. The total has gone under in four of their last Week 12 games.

The Bengals are 1-4 against the spread in their last five games at Paul Brown Stadium. Divisional games involving Cincinnati have been high-scoring, as the total has hit the over eight out of the previous 11 times. Week 12 hasn’t been quite generous for the Bengals either, as six of their last eight Week 12 games have gone under.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals key injuries

Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers will be without three players on their trip to Ohio: cornerback Joe Haden (foot), center J.C. Hassenauer (pectoral) and tight end Eric Ebron (knee), who has now been placed on the injured reserves list.

Cincinnati Bengals

The Bengals have only one player on the injury report: wide receiver Auden Tate is doubtful with a thigh injury.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals head-to-head

The Steelers have thoroughly dominated the Bengals over the years. In 104 matches between the two, Pittsburgh has won 67, while Cincinnati has emerged victorious on just 37 occasions.

But the Steelers have lost each of their last two games against the Bengals, including their 24-10 loss from earlier in the season.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals prediction

The Bengals, on balance, are the slight favorites to win the game and having seen the Steelers’ putrid defensive effort against the Chargers, it’s safe to assume that Joe Burrow will have a great outing on Sunday.

Prediction: The Bengals win by less than seven points.