Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers

Head to head

Super Bowl odds4.1%1.4%
Power rating9082
Contender tier

Preview

How it plays out

Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers is a AFC North divisional clash between two teams that know each other cold. Our model makes Cincinnati Bengals a heavy favorite (81% to win, spread CIN -4.5).

Tactically, Cincinnati Bengals will want to lean on cold-blooded QB to attack Pittsburgh Steelers, whose offensive line is the obvious pressure point. Going the other way, Pittsburgh Steelers's elite pass rush could punish Cincinnati Bengals if offensive line goes unaddressed. Whoever wins that exchange likely wins the game.

Keep an eye on Joe Burrow (QB) and DK Metcalf (WR): the two most likely to decide it with a single play. With Bengals at home, the model already bakes in roughly a field-goal's worth of home-field edge.

Key players

CIN Bengals

JBJoe Burrow
Joe Burrow
QB · Passing leader
JCJa'Marr Chase
Ja'Marr Chase
WR · Triple Crown
THTrey Hendrickson
Trey Hendrickson
EDGE · Sack leader

PIT Steelers

TWT.J. Watt
T.J. Watt
EDGE · DPOY
DMDK Metcalf
DK Metcalf
WR · Deep threat
CHCam Heyward
Cam Heyward
DT · All-Pro

Frequently asked

Who is favored in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Our model favors the Cincinnati Bengals, with a 81% win probability over the Pittsburgh Steelers (19%). The projected spread is CIN -4.5.

What is the prediction for Bengals vs Steelers?

Our model favors Cincinnati Bengals (81%) over Pittsburgh Steelers (19%), spread CIN -4.5: a clear mismatch on paper.

What are the moneyline odds for Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Implied from our model's win probabilities, the Cincinnati Bengals are -426 and the Pittsburgh Steelers are +426 on the moneyline.

Who are the key players to watch in Bengals vs Steelers?

Watch Joe Burrow (QB) for the Bengals and T.J. Watt (EDGE) for the Steelers.

Is Bengals vs Steelers a divisional game?

Yes. Both the Bengals and Steelers play in the AFC North, so this is a division matchup with playoff-seeding and tiebreaker stakes.