Las Vegas Raiders (2-3) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2)
Game Info: Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 4:05 pm (Allegiant Stadium)
The Line: Betting Odds: Las Vegas Raiders +3 / Pittsburgh Steelers -3 — Over/Under: 36.5
In this article, we will formulate a Pittsburgh Steelers vs Las Vegas Raiders prediction for this NFL game on Sunday, October 13th at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 6 matchup.
Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 3-2 this year after they lost to Dallas by a score of 20-17 in their last game. Pittsburgh led 17-13 late in the fourth quarter, but they allowed a touchdown on fourth down with 20 seconds left in the game for the loss. The Steelers were outgained by a total of 445-226, won the turnover battle 3-1, and went 3-12 on third down in the game. Justin Fields threw for 131 yards and two touchdowns, while Najee Harris rushed for 42 yards on 14 carries.
Pittsburgh also lost to Indianapolis in the game prior to Dallas, but they opened the season with three straight wins against Atlanta, Denver, and the Chargers. The Pittsburgh offense has scored 18.4 points per game with 178.2 passing yards and 121.2 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 14.6 points per game this season. The Steelers have gone 40.6% on third down and 2-5 on fourth down so far this season. Justin Fields has completed 67.6% of his passes for 961 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception, while George Pickens has caught 23 passes for 310 yards.
Las Vegas Raiders Betting Preview
The Las Vegas Raiders are 2-3 this season after they lost to Denver by a score of 34-18 in their last game. Las Vegas led 10-0 after the first quarter, but they allowed the next 34 points in the loss. The Raiders outgained Denver by a total of 330-289, lost the turnover battle 3-0, and went 7-15 on third down in the game. Both quarterbacks played in the game, with Minshew throwing for 137 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while O’Connell threw for 94 yards and one pick.
Las Vegas has also lost to the Chargers and the Panthers, but they do have wins against Baltimore and Cleveland. The LV offense has scored 19.2 points per game with 213 passing yards and 84 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 26.2 points per game this season. The Raiders have gone 35.9% on third down and 1-6 on fourth down so far this season. Gardner Minshew has played most of the snaps this year under center, but it is possible that we see O’Connell in this game. Brock Bowers has caught 28 passes for 313 yards and one score this year.
Why the Steelers will beat the Raiders
- The Steelers have won seven of their last eight Week 6 games.
- The Raiders have lost 11 of their last 13 games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Steelers have covered the spread in each of their last seven Sunday games played on the West Coast.
- The Raiders have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games in October.
- The Raiders have lost the first half in each of their last three October games as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Steelers’ last eight October games as road favorites has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Raiders’ last five games as home underdogs following a road loss has gone OVER the total points line.
Las Vegas Raiders Player Prop Facts
- Davante Adams has scored at least one touchdown in five of his last six appearances against AFC North opponents.
- Jakobi Meyers has recorded 49+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last five home appearances against AFC North opponents.
- Jakobi Meyers has recorded 49+ receiving yards in seven of his last eight appearances against AFC North opponents.
- Gardner Minshew II has recorded 215+ passing yards in five of his last six appearances against AFC North opponents.
- Heading into Week 6, Maxx Crosby ranks 2nd in the league for tackles for loss (7) this season.
Pittsburgh Steelers Player Prop Facts
- Justin Fields has recorded 58+ passing yards in each of his last 37 Sunday appearances.
- Najee Harris has scored at least one touchdown in three of the Steelers’ last four Sunday games played on the West Coast.
- George Pickens has recorded 75+ rushing and receiving yards in each of the Steelers’ last three games played on the West Coast.
- Connor Heyward has recorded 23+ receiving yards in each of the Steelers’ last four October games.
- Justin Fields has recorded 27+ rushing yards in each of his last nine road appearances.
- Russell Wilson has thrown two or more touchdowns in six of his last seven appearances in Sunday games played on the West Coast.
- Justin Fields has recorded six or more completions in each of his last 30 appearances against conference opponents.
- Minkah Fitzpatrick is just one away from 20 career interceptions (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- Heading into Week 6, the Raiders rank 2nd in the NFL in average yards per punt (52.4) this season.
- Heading into Week 6, the Raiders rank 30th in the NFL in rushing yards per game (84.0) this season.
- Heading into Week 6, the Steelers rank 2nd in the NFL in Q2 opponent points per game (3.2) this season.
- Heading into Week 6, the Steelers rank 2nd in the NFL in H2 opponent points per game (6.0) this season.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Las Vegas Raiders Prediction
Pittsburgh comes into this matchup on a two-game losing streak and they are coming off of a heartbreaking loss to the Cowboys, but they should bounce back here. Las Vegas is a mess right now and they have allowed 34 and 36 points in two of their last three games. I think the Steelers will find plenty of success on both sides of the ball and the defense should feast against either quarterback. Take the Steelers to bounce back with a nice performance here.