At the onset of the season, Steelers fans demanded that rookie first round draft pick Kenny Pickett be the starting QB. But head coach Mike Tomlin has the final say with the NFL betting odds. And Tomlin doesn’t want to rush the rookie. But after Sunday’s loss to New England, the pressure is on for a change. By contrast, the Browns knew that starter Deshaun Watson would be out the final month with a suspension. So backup Jacoby Brisset is the starter until then. But Brissett threw a key interception in a devastating loss to the Jets on Sunday.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, September 22, 2022, 7:15 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | First Energy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio |
| TV Coverage: | PRIME VIDEO |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Steelers | +5 (-110) | 38½ (-110) | +180 |  |
| Browns | -5 (-110) | 38½ (-110) | -220 | |
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Steelers at Browns SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, we get an online betting matchup of ancient rivals coming off tough losses. Squares will side with the home favorite Browns. While sharps will like the 5-points on Pittsburgh in a game they consider even.
Pittsburgh Steelers Team Overview
Last time out, Pittsburgh lost 17-14 against New England as 3-point dogs. The game went under the total of 40.5. Pittsburgh has a record of 1-1 straight up, 1-0-1 against the spread, and 0-2 over/under the total.
Gunner Olszewski muffed a punt late in the third quarter that the Patriots recovered deep in Pittsburgh territory. Subsequently, England converted that into a 2-yard touchdown run by Damien Harris en route to a 17-14 victory. The muffed punt was a costly one for the Steelers. Cause by Pittsburgh having pulled within 10-6 and got a big stop against the New England offense
Pittsburgh quarterback Mitch Trubisky completed 21 of 33 passes for 168 yards with one touchdown and one interception. In comparison, the Steelers rushed for 91 yards.
The Steelers had two opportunities with the ball after cutting New England’s lead to 17-14. But after taking over deep in their own territory both times, they failed to move the ball.
Cleveland Browns Team Overview
Last week, Cleveland lost 31-30 against the Jets as 6.5-point home favorites. The game went over the total of 38.5. Cleveland has a record of 1-1 straight up, 1-1 against the spread, and 2-0 over/under the total. Of major concern was that Cleveland blew a 30-17 lead with less than two minutes remaining.
Despite the tough loss, the offense took with QB Jacoby Brissett in his second Browns start. Brissett finished 22-for-27 with 229 yards, one touchdown, and an interception. But the pick was thrown to Jets safety Ashtyn Davis on the final drive. Previously, Brissett commanded the offense with a steady pace and found ways to give the ball to the offense’s top playmakers. It’s the type of performance the Browns needed from Brissett to win games comfortably.
Brissett moved the Browns into the red zone five times. And Cleveland scored touchdowns on four of those opportunities. Three of those touchdowns came from Chubb. And then another was a pass from Brissett to WR Amari Cooper. In sum, Cooper was targeted ten times and caught nine of the passes for 101 yards and a 6-yard touchdown.
Steelers at Browns SBG Free Picks
In this situation, in an even matchup, the Steelers offer the most Pro Football Bets
value.
Steelers at Browns SBG Best Bet: Pittsburgh Steelers.