Steelers at Patriots 9/8/19 - NFL Betting Picks & Odds
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New England Patriots
NFL: 8:20 PM EST
Sep. 08, 2019
TV: NBC
Latest Odds : NE -6.5 Total 51
The Pittsburgh Steelers visit Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts to play the New England Patriots in the opening game of the NFL regular season for both. Pittsburgh begins its era without Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell but veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger returns. James Connor returns as the top running back for the Steelers, while JuJu Smith-Schuster officially becomes the go-to wide receiver for Big Ben. On defense, the Steelers have rookie linebacker Devin Bush who fills a much needed void since the injury over a year ago to Ryan Shazier.
The defending Super Bowl champions Patriots will have veteran quarterback Tom Brady under center once again. The offensive line has taken hits with injuries and medical issues and could be a factor in Week 1. Sony Michel returns as the top running back, but will be pushed by Damien Harris and James White will be used on passing downs. Julian Edelman returns as Brady’s top receiving target. The defense has little when it comes to star power, but linebacker Dont’a Hightower, safety Devin McCourty and corner Stephon Gilmore could start for any team.
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Ben Roethlisberger threw for 5,129 yards, 34 touchdowns and 16 interceptions for Pittsburgh in 2018. Rookie running back James Connor led the Steelers in rushing with 973 yards and 12 touchdowns. The top receiver returning from 2018 is JuJu Smith-Schuster who caught 111 passes for 1,426 yards and seven touchdowns.
Tom Brady threw for 4,355 yards, 29 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 2018. Sony Michel led the Patriots in rushing with 931 yards and six touchdowns. The leading receiver returning from 2018 is Julian Edelman who caught 74 passes for 850 yards and six touchdowns, while James White caught 87 passes for 751 yards and seven TDs.
Recent Betting Trends:
Pittsburgh is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 versus AFC opponents
The UNDER has cashed in 6 of the Steelers last 7 versus AFC opponents
New England is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 on fieldturf
The UNDER has cashed in 9 of the Patriots last 12
Free Betting Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers +6.5
The Steelers will walk out of Gillette Stadium with a win on Sunday night. The balance attack on offense of running back James Connor and wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster will be too much for the Patriots defense. The offensive line for New England has been hit hard by injuries and health issues and that will hurt no only the running game but Tom Brady’s pass protection. Take the point and the road dog in an upset Final Score Prediction, Pittsburgh Steelers win and cover ATS 28-24