The Pittsburgh Steelers need a win after losing 4 of their last 6 games. The Seattle Seahawks need a third straight win to remain in the playoff conversation. Let’s preview this game and give out a Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle Seahawks prediction.
Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Steelers rebounded from losses to the Patriots and Colts with a win over the Bengals. The Steelers have seen 4 of their 7 wins come at home. Mason Rudolph is completing 63.3 percent of his passes for 293 yards, 2 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. George Pickens and Deontae Johnson have combined for 1,561 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns, while Jaylen Warren has 52 receptions. The Pittsburgh Steelers ground game is averaging 110.2 yards per contest, and Najee Harris leads the way with 801 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Pittsburgh is allowing 19.4 points and 348.2 yards per game. Elandon Roberts leads the Pittsburgh Steelers with 100 tackles, T.J. Watt has 17 sacks and Levi Wallace has 2 interceptions.
Pittsburgh Steelers Team Facts
- The Steelers have won each of their last four games as road underdogs following a Division game.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Steelers’ last seven Week 17 games.
- The Steelers have lost the first half in each of their last nine road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The underdogs have won the first quarter in each of the Steelers’ last three games.
- Each of the Steelers’ last seven road games following a win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Seattle Seahawks Betting Preview
The Seattle Seahawks are coming off wins over the Eagles and Titans. Geno Smith is completing 64.8 percent of his passes for 3,145 yards, 17 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett have combined for 1,811 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba has 59 receptions. The Seattle Seahawks ground game is averaging 90.3 yards per contest, and Kenneth Walker III leads the way with 774 yards and 7 touchdowns. Defensively, Seattle is allowing 23.5 points and 358.6 yards per game. Bobby Wagner leads the Seattle Seahawks with 154 tackles, Boye Mafe has 9 sacks and Julian Love has 4 interceptions.
Seattle Seahawks Team Facts
- The Seahawks have lost four of their last five games as home favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Seahawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites before a Division game.
- The Seahawks have won the first quarter in each of their last five home games against AFC opponents.
- The Seahawks have lost the first half in each of their last six games in December.
- The Seahawks have scored the first touchdown in each of their last seven home games against AFC opponents.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle Seahawks prediction
The Seattle Seahawks should have the edge at home and with Geno Smith back under center. You’re also never sure which Pittsburgh Steelers team is going to show up. With that said, the Steelers are coming off a nice win, and they have an aggressive defense that travels well. The Steelers pass rush should have a shaky Seahawks offensive line issues, and there’s a chance they get Minkah Fitzpatrick back in the secondary. Mason Rudolph also had the Pittsburgh offense with a bit of a pep in its step last week. The Steelers winning this on the road wouldn’t surprise me. Give me the points.