The Detroit Lions (0-8) continue to seek their first win of the season when they face the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3) at Heinz Field Sunday. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Lions vs. Steelers odds and lines; check back for our NFL picks and predictions.
The Lions are undoubtedly hoping for improvement as they come off their bye week. Detroit was buried 44-6 by the Philadelphia Eagles on its home field last time in Week 8. The 6 points came with just over seven minutes remaining in the final quarter, already down 41-0, on a RB Jermar Jefferson 8-yard run.
Quarterback Jared Goff passed for 222 yards on 25-for-34 passing, but lost 45 yards on 5 sacks, with TE T.J. Hockenson the primary recipient as he collected 10 passes on 11 targets for 89 yards.
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The Steelers squeaked out a 29-27 victory over the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football in Week 9. Pittsburgh has rattled off four consecutive victories, although the last three have been by a combined 10 points. Chicago outscored Pittsburgh 24-15 over the second half Monday.
QB Ben Roethlisberger managed a clean game with 2 touchdowns and 205 yards on 21-for-30 passing. WR Diontae Johnson (56 yards) and TE Pat Freiermuth (43 yards, 2 touchdowns) led the team with 5 receptions each, while rookie RB Najee Harris compiled 62 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries.
Lions at Steelers odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 7:20 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Lions +320 (bet $100 to win $320) | Steelers -420 (bet $420 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Lions +8.5, -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Steelers -8.5, -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
- Over/Under (O/U): 42.5, O: -108 (bet $108 to win $100) | U: -112 (bet $112 to win $100)
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2021 betting stats:
- ML: Lions 0-8 | Steelers 5-3
- ATS: Lions 4-4 | Steelers 3-5
- O/U: Lions 3-5 | Steelers 2-6
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Lions at Steelers head-to-head
Despite the all-time series dating back to 1934 the Lions and Steelers have only met 32 times, with Pittsburgh leading the series 17-14-1.
Detroit hasn’t been victorious in Pittsburgh since 1955 when the Steelers played at Forbes Field.
Most recently the Pittsburgh beat Detroit 20-15 at Ford Field in 2017.
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