Los Angeles Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/22/24
The Chargers and Steelers will kick off at 1:00 ET on Sunday, September 22nd at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. The game is being televised on CBS, and the Steelers are the favorite with a point spread of -2. The Chargers’ money line odds are +105, while the Steelers’ odds are -126. The over/under line is set at 35.5 points.
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS VS PITTSBURGH STEELERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Chargers +2
This game will be played at Acrisure Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, September 22nd.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CHARGERS:
- We have the Steelers winning this one by a score of 15 to 14
- Even though we like the Steelers to win, our ATS pick is to take the Chargers at +2
- We see this game finishing below the line of 35.5 points
Will The Chargers Pick Up A Win On The Road?
After a 26-3 win over the Panthers, the Chargers are now 2-0 in the regular season. The Chargers were on the road for this one, and they easily covered the spread as -4.5 point favorites. The 23-point win was much more lopsided than expected, as the over/under line was set at 38.5 points.
Los Angeles took a 6-0 lead in the 1st quarter and then exploded for 14 points in the 2nd quarter. By halftime, they were up 20-0. Justin Herbert found Quentin Johnston for two touchdowns, and J.K. Dobbins added a rushing touchdown in the 2nd quarter.
The Chargers’ offense put up 26 points in their 26-3 win over the Panthers, with 21 first downs and 219 rushing yards on 44 attempts. Despite a modest 130 yards through the air, Justin Herbert completed 70% of his passes and threw two touchdowns. Herbert’s day included one interception and being sacked once.
J.K. Dobbins was the standout on the ground, rushing for 131 yards, averaging 7.7 yards per attempt, and scoring one touchdown, with a long run of 43 yards. Quentin Johnston led the team in receiving with two touchdown catches and 51 yards.
In their most recent game, the Chargers’ defense was dominant, allowing just 69 passing yards in a 26-3 win over the Panthers. Carolina managed only 159 total yards and just 18 rushing attempts for 90 yards. The Chargers’ defense held the Panthers to 2 of 12 on third down (8.3%) and forced one interception.
The Chargers’ secondary limited the Panthers to a 69.2% completion rate and kept them out of the endzone. They also recorded two sacks and had a tackles for loss differential of +3.
Will The Steelers Win At Home Over The Chargers?
The Steelers are now 2-0 after their 13-6 win over the Broncos in week two. Pittsburgh came out on top despite a low-scoring game, with the combined 19 points falling short of the over/under line of 36.5 points. Pittsburgh’s defense was strong, holding the Broncos to just six points, and they covered the spread as -2.5 point favorites.
Pittsburgh’s offense struggled in the game, as they were outscored 13-0 in the 4th quarter before the Broncos made a comeback. The Steelers led 13-0 heading into the 4th quarter, but the Broncos made it a one-score game with a touchdown and two field goals. However, the Steelers couldn’t hold on, and the Broncos scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter to take the lead for good.
In their 13-6 win over the Broncos, the Steelers’ offense managed just 110 yards passing. Pittsburgh’s running game was more effective, with 141 yards on 36 attempts. Justin Fields, who went 13/20 for 117 yards and one touchdown, was the leading passer. Najee Harris rushed for 69 yards to lead the team, and Pat Freiermuth was the top receiver with 39 yards on four catches.
The Steelers finished with 16 first downs and 295 total yards. Fields was sacked twice, and the team struggled on third down, converting just 30.8% of their chances. Harris averaged 4.1 yards per carry, and Fields had 27 rushing yards.
In their most recent game, the Steelers’ defense was tough to move the ball against on third downs, allowing just a 16.7% conversion rate. They also held the Broncos to just 64 yards rushing on 19 attempts. Despite allowing 231 passing yards, Pittsburgh didn’t give up any touchdowns through the air and came away with two interceptions. The Steelers limited the Broncos to just 6 points in their 13-6 win, and Denver struggled to sustain drives, finishing with a 57.1% completion rate.
Pittsburgh’s defense also recorded two sacks in the game and held the Broncos to 295 total yards. They were solid in the secondary, giving up only 6.6 yards per attempt to Denver’s passing game.