The Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4-1) travel to the west coast to face the Los Angeles Chargers (5-4) in Week 11 for Sunday Night Football. Kickoff is 8:20 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium. Below, we look at the Steelers vs. Chargers odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Steelers had a four-game win streak snapped as they tied the Detroit Lions 16-16 last week with QB Ben Roethlisberger out on the COVID list. They lost two fumbles in overtime, including one in field goal range, and allowed the Lions to rush for 229 yards.
The Chargers have lost three of their last four games, including a 27-20 defeat at home against the Minnesota Vikings last week. They only gained 253 total yards yet allowed Vikings QB Kirk Cousins to pass for 294 yards and two touchdowns.
Also see: All Week 11 odds and lines
Steelers at Chargers odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Steelers +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Chargers -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Steelers +5.5 (-105) | Chargers -5.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Steelers at Chargers key injuries
Steelers
- CB Joe Haden (foot) out
- LB T.J. Watt (knee, hip) out
- OL Kevin Dotson (ankle) out
Chargers
- RB Justin Jackson (quad) questionable
- DL Linval Joseph (shoulder) doubtful
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Steelers at Chargers odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Steelers 27, Chargers 24
Money line
The Steelers have struggled against struggling teams, beating the Chicago Bears by only two points and then tying the winless Detroit Lions.
However, the Chargers have allowed 24 points or more to each of their last four opponents. I have the Steelers coming with the upset with the expected return of Roethlisberger.
Take the STEELERS (+200).
Against the spread
The Chargers have covered the spread only once in the last four games and are 5-4 ATS this season overall.
The Steelers also have covered the spread only once in their last four games. They are 3-6 ATS overall, although they’re 2-1 ATS on the road.
Since I am predicting the Steelers to have an outright win, if you are betting the spread, you should go STEELERS +5.5 (-105).
Over/Under
The Steelers are 2-7 O/U and the Chargers are 3-6 O/U. However, three of the last five games for the Chargers have had totals of 48 or more points, which would be Over this week’s projected total.
The Steelers have only scored 27 or more twice, but the Chargers’ defense has allowed opponents to score 24 or more in each of their last five games.
Take OVER 47.5 (-108).
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