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Steelers Favored at Bengals on TNF as Markets Lean Toward the Over

Weak defenses have analysts leaning toward overs, with receiver props drawing the strongest support.

Overview

  • Kickoff is Thursday, Oct. 16 at 1:15 a.m. local on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports NFL from Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.
  • Pittsburgh enters 4-1 atop the AFC North versus 2-4 Cincinnati in a veteran quarterback matchup of Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco.
  • Bookmakers list Pittsburgh as road favorites at roughly 2-5 with a 5.5-point handicap, while Cincinnati is around 2-1 to win.
  • Racing Post’s preview highlights Over 42.5 points as its best bet, citing Cincinnati’s defense ranked 30th in points allowed and 31st in yards plus Pittsburgh’s leaky yardage and 27th-ranked pass defense.
  • Prop markets spotlight DK Metcalf Over 58.5 receiving yards and an AI-backed Ja'Marr Chase Over 69.5, with additional tips noting Joe Flacco Over 36.5 pass attempts and a Nick Herbig sack.