The Denver Broncos (0-1) look to even their record when they face the Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0) Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Heinz Field. Below, we analyze the Week 2 matchup, including the Broncos-Steelers betting odds and lines, and make our NFL picks and best bets.
Broncos at Steelers betting odds and lines
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- Money line: Broncos +270 (bet $270, win $100) | Steelers -334 (bet $334, win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Broncos +7 (-110) | Steelers -7 (-110)
- Over/Under: 41.5 (O: -110, U: -110)
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Broncos at Steelers game notes
- The Broncos are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games.
- Pittsburgh is 8-4 on the money line in its last 12 games.
- Both teams have a habit of hitting the Under. Pittsburgh has gone Under in eight of its last nine games (eight without QB Ben Roethlisberger) and the Broncos have gone Under in 13 of their last 20 games.
- Denver is 2-8 on the money line in its last 10 road games.
- In his last eight games against the Broncos, Big Ben is 2-6 and has at least one interception in all but one of those games.
Broncos at Steelers key injuries
Broncos
- LB Mark Barron (hamstring) questionable
- LT Garett Bolles (elbow) questionable
- CB A.J. Bouye (shoulder) out
- WR Tyrie Cleveland (hip) questionable
- RB Phillip Lindsay (toe) questionable
- LB Von Miller (ankle) out
- WR Courtland Sutton (shoulder) questionable
Steelers
- RB James Conner (ankle) questionable
- OG David DeCastro (knee) questionable
- DE Stephon Tuitt (Achilles) questionable
- OG Stefan Wisniewski (pectoral) questionable
Broncos at Steelers: Odds, betting lines, picks and prediction
Prediction
Steelers 27, Broncos 16
Money line (?)
The Steelers (-334) are a significant favorite. When you have a number that stiff and you believe Pittsburgh is going to win, AVOID THIS ONE.
Against the Spread (?)
It would be preferable if this was a point lower than the STEELERS’ -7 (-110), but they have a penchant for scheming quarterbacks. They show the due respect to those who have earned their respect and don’t blitz often. Young QBs get attacked. Broncos QB Drew Lock has never faced the Steelers, who will bring enough pressure that it will result in a couple short-field possessions that Pittsburgh can cash on. Take the STEELERS -7.
Over/Under (?)
This 41.5 is a tough one. If the Steelers play the kind of defense that would make it tough for the Broncos to do their part, the Under is very achievable – 41.5 is tied for the lowest O/U on the Week 2 slate. But the Broncos have enough weapons to make enough plays to help cover the spread – even if it means a garbage-time touchdown late. Take the OVER 41.5.
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