Detroit began its new era and franchise remake with the same result. To show the Lions lost their preseason opener at home to the Bills. Quarterbacks David Blough and Jarred Goff were impressive. However, the Lions’ offensive line did not come off as a betting on NFL asset. Pittsburgh made an interesting offseason pickup with quarterback Dwayne Haskins. Haskins became one of the biggest NFL Draft flops in history as a Washington rookie in 2020. He arrived at Pittsburgh totally discredited. But Haskins looks determined to change the narrative. He was the star of Pittsburgh’s preseason opener.
Detroit Lions vs. Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, August 21, 2021, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Lions vs. Steelers TV Coverage: | NFL Network |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Lions | +6½ (-110) | 37½ (-110) | +205 |  |
| Steelers | -6½ (-110) | 37½ (-110) | -255 | |
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Detroit Lions at Pittsburgh Steelers SBG Odds Overview
Naturally, the Steelers will get plenty of online betting support. Pittsburgh has one of the NFL’s largest generational fan bases. Further, the Lions are a brand that has no cache with the gambling public. Sharps may take a flier on the Lions with that handful of points.
Detroit Lions Team Overview
Last week the Lions lost to Buffalo 16-15 as 1.5-point home favorites. Under the total of 36.5 paid too. Buffalo jumped out to a 13-3 lead before the Lions rallied to a 15-13 advantage with 1:38 to play. But a 44-yard field goal by Tyler Bass won the game for the Bills. Jared Goff made his Lions debut going 7-9 for 56 yards. In comparison, David Blough was 5-6 for 76 yards. Of great concern was that the Lions allowed four sacks.
Pittsburgh Steelers Team Overview
Last week the Steelers won at Philadelphia 24-16 as 1-point dogs. Over the total of 36 cashed in as well. Dwayne Haskins was the story of the game for Pittsburgh. The Washington castoff was 16-22 for 161 yards and a touchdown. Mason Rudolph was 8-9 for 77 yards. At the same time, Josh Dobbs was 5-6 for 30 yards. Number one quarterback Ben Roethlisberger did not play.
Pittsburgh utterly dominated the Eagles with 28-10 in first downs, 410-277 in total yards, and 41:18 in time of possession. Also of interest was the debut of running back Najee Harris. The first-round pick had two carries for 10 yards.
Detroit Lions at Pittsburgh Steelers Against the Spread
- Detroit is 12-7 vs. the odds in preseason away games
- The Lions are 4-1 over the total in road exhibitions
- Detroit is 3-5 against the preseason spread as dogs
- Detroit is 6-1 to the over as exhibition underdogs
- Pittsburgh is 3-1-1 vs. the line as preseason chalk
- The Steelers are 3-1 over the total as exhibition favorites
- Pittsburgh is 5-1-1 against the spread at home in the preseason
- The Steelers are 2-6 to the under in their home exhibitions
- Detroit covered three of their last four exhibitions vs. Pittsburgh
- Detroit vs. Pittsburgh is 4-1 over the total in preseason
- Detroit is 1-3 vs. the odds in the preseason at Pittsburgh
- The Lions are Steelers are 1-2 under in preseason at Pittsburgh
Lions at Steelers SBG Free Picks
In this situation, the Lions bring a decent amount of Betting on NFL value. As mentioned earlier, Detroit gets the money on the preseason road. Detroit makes a solid contrarian wager.
Lions at Steelers SBG Best Bet: Detroit Lions.