At the beginning of the season is tremendous excitement for the Lions and Steelers. First round draft picks Aidan Hutchinson of Detroit, and Kenny Pickett of the Steelers have triggered super dreams. Following the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger, the Steelers are grooming Pickett as their next quarterback. Hutchinson arrives in Detroit from the nearby University of Michigan. Although the Steelers made the betting on NFL playoffs, it was obvious they didn’t belong. Since 2000 the Lions have only three playoff appearances. Detroit has never made a Super Bowl. But fans think that could finally be in their future.
Detroit Lions vs. Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, August 28, 2022, 4:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvani |
| TV Coverage: | CBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Lions | +4½ (-110) | 39 (-110) | +170 |  |
| Steelers | -4½ (-110) | 39 (-110) | -200 | |
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Detroit Lions at Pittsburgh Steelers – SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, the Steelers will draw most of the sports betting action. Cause by their status as one of the most public teams on the board. Pittsburgh has a massive and generational fan base that bets on them regardless of circumstances.
Counter to that is a Lions club with one of the worst reputations of any NFL team. Gamblers like to bet against the Lions rather than on them. And the new excitement will not likely change the public perception of Detroit. Gamblers want verifiable proof that improvement has arrived in the Motor City.
Detroit Lions Team Overview
Last week the Lions son at Indianapolis 27-26 as 1-point dogs. Detroit and the Colts went over the total of 37.5. The game went over the total of 37.5. As a result, the Lions are 1-1 straight up and against the spread in preseason games. Detroit is 2-0 over the total in exhibition action. Lions quarterback David Blough was 16/22 for 76 yards with one TD, one pick, and a 73.3 QB rating. In comparison, Tim Boyle was 12/15 for 99 yards with one TD and a 116.4 QB rating.
Detroit is protecting quarterback Jared Goff for the regular season. So far, Goff has thrown only four passes. Blough has seen the most action and has compiled a 75.2 QB rating. In comparison, Boyle has a 94.8 QB rating.
Pittsburgh Steelers Team Overview
Last week the Steelers won at Jacksonville 16-15 as 1.5-point dogs. The game went under the total of 42. Pittsburgh is 2-0 straight up, 2-0 against the spread, and 1-1 over and under the total. Pittsburgh trailed 15-7 in the 4th quarter but rallied for the win. Mason Rudolf hit Tyler Snead with a 1-yard TD pass with under two minutes to play for the win. Overall, Rudolf was 17/21 for 127 yards with one TD and a 107.7 QB rating. Kenny Pickett was 6/7 for 76 yards for one TD and a rating of 151.5.
Of course, all eyes are on the local hero Pickett. And the rookie from Pitt has looked sharp with a 138.6 QB rating with three TD passes and no picks. Pittsburgh fans want Pickett to start in the regular season opener. And he is pressing the point.
Lions at Steelers SBG Free Picks
In this situation, the Lions make for a solid Betting on NFL contrarian play. Detroit is a play against the public and with the house.
Lions at Steelers SBG Best Bet: Detroit Lions.