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The Pittsburgh Steelers (0-2) visit the Detroit Lions (1-1) Saturday for both teams’ final preseason game. Kickoff from Ford Field is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (NFL Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Steelers vs. Lions odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The Steelers fell 9-3 to the visiting Buffalo Bills last Saturday, failing to cover as 2.5-point favorites with the Under (38.5) easily cashing. QB Justin Fields went 11 of 17 for 92 yards, while veteran QB Russell Wilson went 8 of 10 for 47 yards. Neither of the potential starting QB’s were able to produce a touchdowns in the losing effort, but they didn’t turn the ball over either.
The Lions beat the Chiefs 24-23 last Saturday, winning outright as 9.5-point road underdogs with the Over (38.5) hitting. QB Nate Sudfeld went 14 of 27 for 196 yards with a TD and a pick, while QB Hendon Hooker went 12 of 15 for 150 yards.
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Steelers at Lions odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:39 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Steelers -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Lions +240 (bet $100 to win $240)
- Against the spread (ATS): Steelers -6.5 (-115) | Lions +6.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 35.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Steelers at Lions picks and predictions
Prediction
Steelers 18, Lions 14
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on the Steelers (-300) as they will cost 3 times the potential return. If you believe the Lions will win (+240), the plus-money definitely has value, but I expect Detroit will take it easy on the road in this preseason finale.
Against the spread
BET LIONS +6.5 (-105).
Detroit won’t take it that easy, however. While the Steelers should perform better with Fields and Wilson captaining the offense, the Lions have proved their ability to not only stick in a game, but to come out on top. Expect Hooker and Sudfeld to keep Detroit within striking distance.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 35.5 (-110).
The Steelers have struggled to put points on the board in the preseason averaging an measly 7.5 points per game, while the defense has performed well, holding the Bills under 10 points last week.
The Lions allowed 14 points in their first game and scored just 3 in a loss at the Giants.
In what should be a hard-fought game, UNDER 33.5 (-110) is a solid wager.
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