Specifically, the Steelers do things differently from all other NFL franchises. First, Pittsburgh has had a total of just three head coaches since 1969. Current coach Mike Tomlin would have been fired long ago by any other franchise. Take this year when the Steelers flopped out of the gate. Consider that Pittsburgh missed the playoffs last year. For any other team, the head coach would have been gone long ago. As a result of that patience, the Steelers picked up the pace for betting on NFL success. Tomlin now has his team in position for a wild card spot.
Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
| Date and Time: | Sunday, December 15, 2019, 8:20 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Bills vs. Steelers TV Coverage: | NBC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Bills | +2 (-105) | 36½ (-114) | +115 |  |
| Steelers | -2 (-115) | 36½ (-106) | -135 | |
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Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Overview
Buffalo has an offshore bookmaker record of 9-4 straight up, 8-4-1 vs. the line and 3-10 under the total. Last week the Bills lost a tough high-profile home game to Baltimore 24-17. Buffalo has NFL rankings of 20th for scoring offense, but second for points allowed. The Bills trailed the slumping Patriots by just one game in the AFC East.
By contrast, the Steelers are 8-5 straight up, 9-4 against the spread and 3-10 under the total. Pittsburgh is coming off a 23-17 win and cover at Arizona as 2-point favorites. Overall Pittsburgh ranks 23rd for scoring offense and sixth for points allowed. This may be Mike Tomlin’s best coaching job in his tenure with the Steelers. Consider the quarterback shuffling he has had work through. Pittsburgh has covered three in a row and five of their last six.
Key Bills: QB Josh Allen (59.8% COMP, 2737 YDS, 6.8 AVG, 17 TD, 8 INT, 33 SACKS, 85.8 RTG), RB Devin Singletary (115 ATT, 642 YDS, 5.6 AVG, 2 TD), WR John Brown (64 REC, 908 YDS, 14.2 AVG, 5 TD), DE Shaq Lawson (27 TACKLES, 5.5 SACKS), PK Stephen Hauschka (13-18 FG, 26-28 FG)
Key Steelers: QB Mason Rudolph (61.6% COMP, 1636 YDS, 6.2 AVG, 12 TD, 9 INT, 14 SACKS, 80.3 RTG), RB James Conner (102 ATT, 390 YDS, 3.8 AVG, 4 TD), WR James Washington (34 REC, 611 YDS, 18.0 AVG, 3 TD), LB Bud Dupree (55 TACKLES, 9.5 SACKS), PK Chris Boswell (26-28 FG, 25-25 FG)
Buffalo Vs. Pittsburgh Against the spread
The Bills are:
- 8-2-1 against the spread in their last 11 away games
- 2-11 under the total away from home
- 0-6 on the board in away games vs. the Steelers
- 1-6 under the total in their head to head series at Pittsburgh
The Steelers are:
- 8-4-1 against the spread in their last 13 home games
- 3-6 under the total at Heinz Field
- 10-1 vs. the odds in their head to head series with the Bills
- 4-8 under the total when hosting Buffalo
Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Bet on NFL Picks
As was previously noted the Steelers have been a reliable Betting on NFL Value at home. Additionally, the Steelers own their head to head series with the Bills. Home field should provide the difference in what is going to be a tough game.
Bills vs. Steelers Bet on NFL Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers
Bills vs. Steelers Bet on NFL Score Prediction: Steelers 24, Bills 17