The Pittsburgh Steelers (3-0) take on their state rival as they host the Philadelphia Eagles (1-2-1) at 1 p.m. ET in Week 5. Below, we give you five player/team prop bets to consider from the BetMGM game menu.
5 Pittsburgh Steelers prop bets to make in Week 5
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:20 a.m. ET.
QB Ben Roethlisberger OVER 267.5 passing yards (-121)
The Steelers offense has yet to be really tested through the first three games of the season. The defense has done its part keeping opponents at or below 21 points, but Sunday could be a different story.
Roethlisberger’s passing yardage total is set at 267.5 yards and he should have no problem getting there against an Eagles defense that has been shredded by the likes of Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff and Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow. As long as Roethlisberger approaches 40 or more attempts, he should go OVER 267.5 passing yards (-121) with ease.
WR Diontae Johnson OVER 55.5 receiving yards (+100)
Johnson left the team’s Week 3 game against the Houston Texans due to a head injury, but he’s returning for Week 5. Johnson has been the team’s most targeted receiver this season, seeing a total of 25 targets on 128 total offensive snaps. As long as he sees his usual workload, he should have no problem getting OVER 55.5 receiving yards (+100) in this contest.
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WR Diontae Johnson to score TD at any time (+187)
Johnson has caught just one touchdown this season, but it isn’t due to a lack of trying. As mentioned above, Roethlisberger has had no problem giving Johnson a ton of looks. If he sees close to his double-digit target rate, Johnson should find the end zone at least once against this soft Eagles defense.
At +187, this is a strong bet to make on both Johnson and Roethlisberger.
RB James Conner UNDER 63.5 rushing yards (+100)
Over the last two games, Conner has rushed for 215 yards, averaging 6.32 yards per carry. A lot of those rushing yards came in garbage time against bad defenses. Look for Pittsburgh to be a bit more pass-heavy in Week 5 and for Conner to come UNDER 63.5 rushing yards (+100) in Week 5.
TE Eric Ebron to score and Steelers win (+200)
The Steelers brought in Ebron to help with their red-zone offense and he scored his first touchdown with Pittsburgh in Week 3. Expect him to get a few more end zone looks today and for the Steelers to win at home.
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Also see:
- CBS Sports broadcaster has choice words for Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers Wire)
- Philadelphia Eagles at Pittsburgh Steelers odds, picks and best bets (Sportsbook Wire)
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