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The Pittsburgh Steelers visit the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday. It is always a challenge predicting AFC North games. These games are essentially unpredictable. Vegas agrees with me by setting such a narrow spread. 

The Steelers are not fun to watch. They drag other teams through the mud with their defense, and somehow manage to steal a victory by either clutch defense or one effective offensive drive late in the game. This is a testament to Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin more than anything, this team never gives up.

The Bengals morale is at an all time low. Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow left the game against the Bengals Thursday night with a wrist injury, which ended up being a season ending injury. Their playoff window has been shut, barring some miracle. Read my Steelers vs. Bengals Prediction, Pick, Odds Below.

Steelers vs. Bengals Date, Start Time, And Where To Watch

Date: Sunday, November 26, 2023

Start Time: 1:00 pm ET

Where to Watch: CBS

Steelers vs. Bengals Odds

Moneyline: Steelers -118, Bengals -102

Spread:  Steelers -1, Bengals +1

O/U: 34

Steelers vs. Bengals Prediction

The Steelers lost to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, the final score was 13-10. The Steelers defense allows opposing offenses to move the ball up and down the field. Where this defense excels is turnovers and scoring. They do not allow opposing offenses to score many points, this was on full display against the Browns. The Steelers’ Achilles heel is their offense. The Steelers rank 31st in passing, averaging 188 passing yards per game. Overall, their offense ranks 28th, averaging 280 yards per game. It has been a rough go for this team on offense, I expect this trend to continue.

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is done for the season after suffering an injury against the Ravens Thursday night. This team will struggle on offense without Burrow. In fact, the Bengals were still trying to find their offensive groove with Burrow playing. The Bengals offense ranks 24th overall, averaging 299 yards per game. Their defense has been bad this season too. The defense ranks 27th, allowing an average 386 yards per game. The only positive thing going for this team on Sunday is that they are at home.

Overall the Steelers should win this game. Their terrible offense will be able to do enough to put up at least 16-21 points (not including the chance of a defensive touchdown). The Steelers’ defense will limit production from the Bengals, and hold them to 14 points or less. My best bet is the Steelers moneyline.

Steelers vs. Bengals Best Bet

Steelers ML (-112 @ Draftkings)