Free NFL Pre-Season Pick: Bills vs. Steelers Odds
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NFL Handicapping Analysis: Week 2
(0-1) Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (0-1)
Date: Saturday, August 17th
Time: 7:00 ET
Venue: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh PA
NFL ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Buffalo +4 | Pittsburgh -4
NFL Moneyline Odds: Buffalo +168 | Pittsburgh -203
NFL Betting Total: O/U 37
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Bills vs. Steelers Gameday
Get ready for an electrifying Week 2 NFL Preseason showdown between the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers! As we gear up for this clash on Saturday, August 17th at Acrisure Stadium, the stakes are high with Pittsburgh favored by 4 points.
Buffalo comes in as the underdog, and with the over/under set at 37, this matchup is ripe for some action.
Finishing with 48 points, the Bills and Steelers surpassed the O/U line of 39 points in their most recent matchup. The Bills came out on top by a score of 31-17, and not only did they win, but they also covered the spread as 10-point favorites.
Buffalo Bills
Buffalo is coming off a 33-6 loss to the Bears in their most recent pre-season matchup. The Bills are now 0-1 in the pre-season, and this one got out of hand late, as they were down just 13-6 heading into the 4th quarter. However, the Bears outscored them 20-0 in the 4th quarter.
Heading into this one, the Bills were 3-point favorites, and with an O/U line of 37.5, they were looking to win and cover the spread. But with the Bears finishing the game on a 20-0 run, the Bills not only lost but failed to cover the spread.
Buffalo Bills Stats
Buffalo’s offense really struggled in their most recent game, as they were held to just 123 yards passing in a 33-6 loss to the Bears. The offensive line allowed 8 sacks, and as a result, Mitchell Trubisky finished with just 82 yards passing (10/18). The running game didn’t help much, finishing with only 77 yards on 26 attempts.
For the game, the Bills’ offense finished with just 13 first downs and went 8% on third down. Khalil Shakir led the team with 28 yards receiving, and the running game was led by QB Shane Buechele, who had 22 yards rushing.
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In their 33-6 loss to the Bears, the Bills’ defense struggled to generate pressure, finishing with just one sack and losing the quarterback hit and tackles for loss differentials. Despite this, they did hold the Bears to 57.1% completions and kept them out of the end zone through the air.
On the ground, the Bills gave up 141 rushing yards on 30 attempts, allowing the Bears to average 4.7 yards per attempt. Overall, Buffalo allowed 199 yards through the air and 340 total yards, with 19 first downs.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Our pick against the spread was to take the Steelers at +3, but with the point spread being at +3, and the O/U line at 38.5, we had to take the under. The Steelers’ point spread record is 0-1 after their 20-12 loss to the Texans, and they didn’t cover the spread.
Heading into the 4th quarter, the Steelers were down 20-6, and although they made things interesting in the 3rd quarter by closing the gap to 20-12, they couldn’t complete the comeback. Kyle Allen connected with Dez Fitzpatrick for a touchdown in the 2nd quarter, and in the 3rd, Allen found Connor Heyward for another touchdown.
Pittsburgh Steelers Stats
In their 20-12 loss to the Texans, the Steelers’ offense finished with 19 first downs and 235 yards passing on 29 attempts. They struggled on third down, converting just 22.2%, and were forced to punt three times.
Pittsburgh’s running game had some success, averaging 4.4 yards per attempt and finishing with 109 yards on 25 attempts. However, they couldn’t find the end zone on the ground. Kyle Allen, who threw for 193 yards and went 17/23 with one touchdown and one interception, was their leading passer. Allen’s passer rating was 95.
In their most recent game, the Steelers’ defense did a good job against the run, allowing just 80 yards on 27 attempts. Despite this, they struggled to force turnovers, losing the turnover battle 2-0, and their offense couldn’t capitalize, as they lost 20-12 to the Texans.
Against the pass, the Steelers gave up 175 yards and allowed 19 completions on 31 attempts. They did come away with three sacks, and they held the Texans to 38.5% on third down conversions. But, the Texans did finish with one passing touchdown.
Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Football Betting Trends
- The Bills are 2-3 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Steelers are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Bills are 5-5 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Steelers have gone 6-4 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Bills’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Steelers’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
Bills vs. Steelers Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | +100 | +167 | +1.5 | +4 |
| Steelers | -120 | -202 | -1.5 | -4 |
4* Free Week 2 NFL Betting Prediction: Buffalo +4
Our projected score for this pre-season matchup between the Bills and Steelers is 27-26 in favor of Buffalo. With the point spread sitting at +4 in favor of the Bills, we are leaning towards taking them to cover as road underdogs.
For an over/under pick, we like taking the OVER, with a projected combined score of 53 points and the O/U line currently at 37 points.
Russell Wilson is set to make his much-anticipated debut for the Steelers after signing a one-year deal, adding a new twist to Pittsburgh’s preseason strategy.
Meanwhile, the Bills are reeling from the loss of Matt Milano, out indefinitely with a torn biceps. Buffalo’s primary goal will be to stay healthy, but they’ll have their hands full as they try to fend off a fired-up Steelers squad looking to make a statement.
With live betting odds on the move and the excitement building, this game is a must-watch for any serious NFL bettor.
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