Pittsburgh Steelers vs Denver Broncos Betting Pick & Prediction 9/15/24

Looking at the money line odds, the Steelers are -161 favorites on the road as they face the Broncos at 4:25 ET on Sunday, September 15th. The Broncos’ money line odds are +135, and the Steelers are -3 point favorites. The over/under line is 36.5 points. This week two AFC matchup is being televised on CBS.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS VS DENVER BRONCOS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers -3

This game will be played at Empower Field at Mile High at 4:25 ET on Sunday, September 15th.

WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS:

  • We have the Steelers winning this one by a score of 23 to 16
  • Not only do we have the Steelers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -3
  • Look for this game to go over the line of 36.5 points

Will The Steelers Pick Up A Win On The Road?

The Steelers picked up an 18-10 win over the Falcons, giving them a 1-0 record to start the season. Pittsburgh came into the game as +4 point underdogs, and their 8-point win also resulted in a win against the spread. The combined 28 points was lower than the over/under line of 43 points.

After the Falcons opened the scoring with a field goal, Pittsburgh added one of their own to tie things at 3. The Steelers then added two more field goals in the 2nd quarter to take a 12-10 lead heading into halftime and added another field goal in the 3rd and 4th quarters each.

The Steelers’ offense managed just 133 yards passing in their 18-10 win over the Falcons. Pittsburgh’s running game was more effective, with 137 yards on 41 attempts. They finished with 16 first downs and converted 47.1% of their third down chances. Justin Fields, filling in at quarterback, threw for 156 yards and completed 73% of his passes but didn’t find the endzone.

Najee Harris rushed for 70 yards to lead the team, while George Pickens was the top receiver with 85 yards on six catches. Pittsburgh’s offensive line allowed two sacks, and the team failed to score a passing touchdown.

In their most recent game, the Steelers’ defense was tough to move the ball against, allowing just 137 passing yards on 16 completions. They came away with two interceptions and held Atlanta to a 61.5% completion percentage. Despite giving up 89 rushing yards on 22 attempts, the Steelers’ defense was strong on third down, allowing the Falcons to convert just 22.2% of their third down chances.

Pittsburgh’s defense also gave up only 226 total yards in their 18-10 win over the Falcons. They allowed just one touchdown and pressured the quarterback with two sacks and a positive quarterback hit differential, although they did lose the tackles for loss battle.

Will The Broncos Win At Home Over The Steelers?

The Broncos’ most recent game was a 26-20 loss to the Seahawks, dropping their record to 0-1 for the season. Denver exceeded expectations on the road, as they were +6.5 point underdogs but lost by only six points. The combined 46 points exceeded the over/under line of 42 points. Denver battled to a 3-3 tie after the 1st quarter and took a 13-9 lead into halftime after Bo Nix found Josh Reynolds for a 25-yard touchdown with 19 seconds left in the 2nd quarter.

However, the Broncos didn’t score at all in the 3rd quarter, and the Seahawks outscored them 10-7 in the 4th. Geno Smith’s 34-yard touchdown run and Bo Nix’s touchdown pass to Reynolds helped Denver take the lead in the 2nd quarter. The Seahawks took control in the 3rd quarter, with Kenneth Walker III scoring on a 23-yard run and Jason Myers adding a field goal to put Seattle back in front.

The Broncos’ offense struggled in their 26-20 loss to the Seahawks, managing just 13 first downs and 132 total yards. Bo Nix, playing at quarterback, threw for 138 yards, completing 61% of his passes, but failed to get into the endzone and threw two interceptions. Denver’s running game finished with 99 yards on 25 attempts.

Josh Reynolds led the team with 45 yards receiving. On the ground, Nix was the leading rusher with 35 yards, including a 23-yard run and one touchdown. The Broncos also had a tough time on third down, converting only 27.8% of their chances.

In their 26-20 loss to the Seahawks, the Broncos’ defense gave up 146 rushing yards on 33 attempts. Despite this, they held Seattle to just 304 total yards. The Broncos’ run defense allowed 4.4 yards per attempt. In the passing game, they allowed just 158 yards through the air, with Seattle completing 72% of their passes. Denver defended well on third downs, allowing the Seahawks to convert only 33.3% of their third down attempts.

The Broncos’ defense also came up with one interception and two sacks in the game. Denver’s offense turned the ball over twice in the loss.