Attention bettors in the Mountain State, the Pittsburgh Steelers have emerged victorious on both the moneyline and spread.
Following a narrow 27-19 victory over the Denver Broncos, which improved their record to 2-3, the Pittsburgh Steelers are heavily favored to win Sunday night’s game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Seattle, with a current record of 2-3, suffered a setback in their match against the Los Angeles Rams, losing 26-17 last Thursday night. The Pittsburgh Steelers have the opportunity to finish the week with a 3-3 record. Similar to last week, this upcoming game is crucial for them.
In addition to their momentum, the Steelers have received some unexpected advantageous news for this game. To their advantage, they won’t be facing Russell Wilson.
Last week, the Seahawks’ star quarterback had surgery to treat an injury to his right middle finger, which forced him to leave the Rams game. As a result, he is expected to be absent for approximately three upcoming games.
Wilson’s best-case scenario entails a mid-November return. Conversely, the Steelers already consider it the best case as they won’t have to compete against him.
The Steelers would gladly accept the tradeoff of facing Geno Smith, making it highly probable.
The Pittsburgh team might also be able to dodge the presence of Chris Carson, the talented Seattle running back, due to his absence in the previous game caused by a neck injury. The decision regarding his availability for the Steelers game will be made closer to the start time.
Implications:
Bettors in West Virginia are faced with the task of incorporating the following trends into their decision-making process:
- Over the past few years, teams that have faced the loss of their starting quarterback have typically won approximately one game out of every three.
- In seven out of the last eight games against NFC opponents, Pittsburgh has seen the total score fall below the predicted threshold.
- After a division loss, Seattle has successfully covered the spread in their last four games.
Following their impressive offensive performance against the Broncos, the Steelers continue their positive streak as they face another favorable matchup for the second consecutive week. Previously, they played against an overachieving Denver team, whereas this time they will be up against an undermanned Seahawks team.
Pittsburgh Steelers Odds At WV Sportsbooks
Will Najee Harris be able to repeat his performance?
Every week, the Steelers’ first-round draft pick continues to thrive. In their recent game against Denver, he showcased his talent with 23 carries, accumulating an impressive 122 yards and scoring a touchdown. This achievement marked a significant milestone as he became the first Steelers’ running back in the last 17 games to surpass the 100-yard rushing mark. Notably, Harris made substantial gains throughout the game, including a remarkable 20-yard run, which allowed Pittsburgh to execute more than just short passes and advance the ball down the field effectively.
However, keep an eye on the injury report.
He is labeled as questionable due to cramps. Being “questionable” indicates that he is expected to participate, but it is advised to closely monitor his status before making any bets.
Will the Steelers defense regain its strength?
The Steelers took advantage of multiple fortunate moments against the Broncos, and one significant instance occurred when Javonte Williams of the Broncos dashed an impressive 49 yards to reach the Pittsburgh one-yard line while the Steelers were leading 10-3. However, his decision to spike the ball resulted in a five-yard penalty, allowing the Steelers to successfully prevent the Broncos from scoring a touchdown.
A field goal was successfully kicked by Denver, resulting in a change of four points.
Pittsburgh came close to losing a 24-6 lead in the fourth quarter, but managed to hold on by making a crucial interception in the end zone during the final minute.
Steelers Player Props
Are the big receivers capable of lighting it up?
DraftKings Sportsbook WV has set an intriguing proposition where Chase Claypool and D.K. Metcalf are expected to accumulate over 149.5 receiving yards collectively. In the previous week, Claypool achieved 130 yards while Metcalf achieved 98 yards, totaling 228 yards. This suggests that betting on them surpassing the yardage mark at +120 odds is an obvious choice.
What lies beneath? Most likely the transition from Wilson to Smith.
Last week marked Claypool’s coming of age. While he has earned a reputation as a deep sideline threat, he truly shined by utilizing the middle of the field.
This was an extremely positive development for Steelers bettors and fans, as it showcased great potential. It wasn’t just about Claypool’s impressive stats of five catches for 130 yards, but also his ability to make significant gains on throws over the middle. One notable play was a catch-and-run for 59 yards, where Claypool’s speed was on full display. It’s worth mentioning that the throw itself was only responsible for six yards, making Claypool’s performance even more impressive.
In addition, Claypool demonstrated his resilience during sideline routes and particularly during the touchdown play that propelled Pittsburgh into a commanding 24-6 lead.
Is Big Ben capable of throwing deep passes once more?
His longest touchdown of the season came from a 50-yard scoring strike, connecting with Diontae Johnson.
Is he going to hit Johnson first once more?
Johnson has consistently been the first to score in the game for the past two weeks. This fact should be taken into account when considering the upcoming week. Typically, the first touchdowns scored by well-known wide receivers have odds ranging from +700 to +1000.
Will the over continue to hit for two consecutive weeks? It successfully delivered for the first time in this year.
Last week, we mentioned that the over was past its due date. Well, the bettors who took it at 39.5 have finally been paid out. Pittsburgh managed to score a season-high of 27 points.
It is not out of the realm of possibility to achieve a total of 42.5 points in WV sportsbooks this week, and adjusting the alternate line for an over bet will not cost much.
Is it possible for another wide receiver to rise to the occasion for Pittsburgh?
This week, the Steelers were hit with devastating news about JuJu Smith-Schuster. He will be sidelined for the remainder of the year due to a right shoulder injury he suffered during the game against Denver.
The Steelers are hopeful that James Washington will be back in action once he recovers from his groin injury.
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